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Brussels defence summit: EU leaders stand by Ukraine after Trump snub

Defence push driven by fears of Russia, worries about Trump.

Kremlin blasts 'confrontational' Macron speech on Russian threat, nuclear weapons

Macron on Wednesday said Ukraine war was already a "global conflict" and that he would open a debate about extending the French nuclear umbrella to allies in Europe

Pakistan hails renewed cooperation with US after Kabul airport bombing mastermind's arrest

"We will continue to partner closely with the United States in securing regional peace and stability," Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in a statement hours after Trump's speech.

Scholz, Zelenskyy discuss Trump's role in achieving peace in Ukraine

Did Trump’s pressure work? BlackRock to buy Panama ports amid rising US-China tension

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The crackdown on books in Kashmir: Fear, censorship, and the shadow of an unwritten ban

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Europe’s car automakers are struggling to survive: industry chief

First time in Syria's history: New gov’t attends chemical weapons ban meeting after Assad regime

China increases defence budget amid US rivalry, Taiwan tensions

Iranian charge d'affaires invited to Ankara over officials' allegations against Türkiye

EU chief unveils $844B-plan to 'rearm' Europe

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Ukraine is ready to sign minerals deal with US: ZelenskyyUkraine is ready to sign minerals deal with US: Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy had travelled to Washington to sign a US-Ukrainian deal for the joint exploitation of Ukraine's vast mineral resources, as part of a post-war recovery in a US-brokered peace deal.Zelenskyy had travelled to Washington to sign a US-Ukrainian deal for the joint exploitation of Ukraine's vast mineral resources, as part of a post-war recovery in a US-brokered peace deal.

France, UK propose a month-long truce in UkraineFrance, UK propose a month-long truce in Ukraine

France also suggested that European countries should raise their defence spending to between 3 and 3.5 percent of GDP to respond to Washington's shifting priorities.France also suggested that European countries should raise their defence spending to between 3 and 3.5 percent of GDP to respond to Washington's shifting priorities.

Türkiye is crucial for peace in Ukraine, reconstruction of Europe’s security architecture — FidanTürkiye is crucial for peace in Ukraine, reconstruction of Europe’s security architecture — Fidan

The top Turkish diplomat says that the recent developments have led to differing perspectives within the European Union, particularly in response to the evolving stance of the United States on the war in Ukraine.The top Turkish diplomat says that the recent developments have led to differing perspectives within the European Union, particularly in response to the evolving stance of the United States on the war in Ukraine.

US judge declares Trump's firing of watchdog agency head illegalUS judge declares Trump's firing of watchdog agency head illegal

Hampton Dellinger sued Trump last month after he was fired, even though the law says special counsels can be removed by the president “only for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.”Hampton Dellinger sued Trump last month after he was fired, even though the law says special counsels can be removed by the president “only for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.”

UK backs Ukraine with loan for defence boostUK backs Ukraine with loan for defence boost

"The funds will be directed toward weapons production in Ukraine. This is true justice – the one who started the war must be the one to pay," Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says."The funds will be directed toward weapons production in Ukraine. This is true justice – the one who started the war must be the one to pay," Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says.

Netanyahu orders army to 'prepare to defend' Druze in Syria’s JaramanaNetanyahu orders army to 'prepare to defend' Druze in Syria’s Jaramana

This came in a new escalation by Netanyahu's government against the new administration in Syria, which is demanding an end to the ongoing Israeli violations of the country's sovereignty.This came in a new escalation by Netanyahu's government against the new administration in Syria, which is demanding an end to the ongoing Israeli violations of the country's sovereignty.

Advantage China: Why Trump’s tariff gamble could backfire on the US

The US President’s aggressive manoeuvres offer Beijing a unique opportunity: bolster its already impressive engagements with nations.The US President’s aggressive manoeuvres offer Beijing a unique opportunity: bolster its already impressive engagements with nations.