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  Brussels, Belgium (AFP) April 2, 2025 Nervous US allies at NATO are scrambling to keep President Donald Trump engaged by upping defence spending, vowing to take the reins on Ukraine and queueing for face time at the White House. But as his administration savages Europe, undercuts Kyiv and warms to Russia, Western diplomats fret that even if the alliance is salvaged it runs the risk of being hollowed out. "We know the direction: less US in the alliance," said one NATO diplomat, talking like others on condition of anonymity to discuss ... read more |
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Finland to withdraw from anti-personnel rban treatyHelsinki (AFP) April 1, 2025 Finland's prime minister said Tuesday the country plans to withdraw from the international treaty banning anti-personnel mines, the latest signatory moving to ditch the ban over threats from Russia. ... more  
UK unveils new rules to monitor those working for Russian govtLondon (AFP) April 1, 2025 The UK government said Tuesday that anyone working in Britain for the Russian state will have to register on a new list launching in July or face jail. ... more  
Putin calls dismissing U.S. interest in Greenland a 'profound mistake'Washington DC (UPI) Mar 28, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin said it would be a "profound mistake" to dismiss American interest in taking control of Greenland, but added it is of no concern to his country. ... more 
Sweden investing $10 mn to modernise civil defence bunkersStockholm (AFP) April 1, 2025 Sweden, where authorities have warned that the country should prepare for the risk of war, has announced a 100-million krona ($10-million) investment to check and renovate its civil defence shelters. ... more |
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China's top diplomat Wang Yi to visit Russia for Ukraine talksBeijing (AFP) Mar 28, 2025 Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi will visit Russia next week for talks on issues including the resolution of the war in Ukraine, both countries said on Friday. ... more |
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Myanmar junta celebrates itself with military pageantNaypyidaw, Myanmar (AFP) Mar 27, 2025 Myanmar's junta chief insisted Thursday that a planned election will go ahead despite the country's spiralling civil war, in a speech to thousands of soldiers and dignitaries at the annual Armed Forces Day parade. ... more 
French FM says China can help bring Russia to Ukraine negotiating tableBeijing (AFP) Mar 27, 2025 France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot urged Beijing on Thursday to help bring Russia to talks over ending its war in Ukraine as he met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. ... more  
North Korea's Kim oversees test of new 'suicide drones'Seoul (AFP) Mar 27, 2025 North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of new suicide and reconnaissance drones featuring AI technology, state media said Thursday, adding to concerns over Pyongyang's deepening military cooperation with Russia. ... more  
North Korea sent 3,000 more soldiers to Russia this year: SeoulSeoul (AFP) Mar 27, 2025 North Korea sent an additional 3,000 troops to Russia this year and is still supplying missiles, artillery and ammunition to help Moscow fight Kyiv, Seoul's military said on Thursday. ... more |
Vance due in Greenland as anger mounts over Trump takeover bidCopenhagen (AFP) Mar 28, 2025 US Vice President JD Vance is on Friday due to tour a US military base in Greenland, a visit viewed by Copenhagen and Nuuk as a provocation amid President Donald Trump's bid to annex the strategically-placed, resource-rich Danish territory. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Fire fighting helicopter tackles Thailand blazesChiang Mai, Thailand (AFP) Mar 27, 2025 A bright orange helicopter races over the jungle to dump water on a raging wildfire that is adding to the air pollution choking Thailand's northern tourist hub of Chiang Mai. ... more 
NATO says response to attack on allies would be 'devastating'Warsaw (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 NATO chief Mark Rutte warned Wednesday that the Western defence alliance would respond with a "devastating" blow to any attack by Russia on Poland or another ally. ... more 
Spain PM vows plan to boost defence sectorMadrid (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez vowed Wednesday to unveil a national plan to boost Spain's defence sector as Europe grapples with an aggressive Russia and the potential loss of US security protections. ... more 
China, Beijing's ties with Russia main threats to US: intel reportWashington (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 China remains the main threat to the United States globally but of increasing concern is its closer cooperation with Russia, Iran and North Korea, said an annual US intelligence report released Tuesday. ... more |
French President Macron pledges $2.15B for Ukraine defenseWashington DC (UPI) Mar 26, 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pledged the equivalent of $2.15 billion in U.S. dollars to support Ukraine's defense against Russia. ... more  
EU unveils critical material projects to cut China dependenceBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 The EU unveiled dozens of projects Tuesday to ramp up extraction of critical raw materials in Europe as the bloc seeks to reduce its over-reliance on China. ... more  
Mainland Europe's first orbital rocket launch postponedOslo (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 A German start-up on Monday postponed a test flight of its Spectrum rocket from Norway's Andoya Spaceport in the Arctic, seen as a key step in Europe's new space economy. ... more 
Norway hosts mainland Europe's first orbital vehicle launchOslo (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 A German start-up hopes to conduct Monday a test flight of its Spectrum rocket from Norway's Andoya Spaceport, a first for Europe which is keen to maintain its access to space. ... more |
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UK-French defence chiefs discuss plans to guarantee potential Ukraine truceLondon (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 British and French defence chiefs met again in London on Monday to discuss plans for allied countries to safeguard a potential Ukraine ceasefire as part of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's so-called "coalition of the willing". ... more 
US, Russia in Ukraine ceasefire talks as 65 wounded in latest strikeRiyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 US and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss a partial ceasefire in Ukraine on Monday as dozens of people were wounded in a missile strike on a Ukrainian city. ... more  
Australian army gets battle-tested US long-range missilesAvalon, Australia (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Australia's army has received its first delivery of a "game changer" mobile long-range US rocket system, the government said Monday. ... more  
France's Dassault says upping Rafale warplane outputParis (AFP) Mar 23, 2025 France's Dassault Aviation is looking to ramp up production of its Rafale combat planes, its CEO said on Sunday, after President Emmanuel Macron said the country would increase orders. ... more |
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ReArm Europe? EU re-thinks name after objections; Germany approves 3 bn euros in new Ukraine military aidBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 The EU may be scrambling to boost its defences in the face of Russia and unpredictable US President Donald Trump - but low-spending Spain and Italy insist Brussels avoids saying "rearm". ... more |
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Kim oversees NKorea's new weapons ahead of Russian security chief visitSeoul (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 North Korea said Friday it had test-fired a new weapons system which would boost its combat readiness, as Russia's security chief arrived in Pyongyang for talks with leader Kim Jong Un. ... more 
Top EU diplomat hails Trump offer to help Ukraine get air defencesBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas on Thursday welcomed US President Donald Trump's agreement to help Kyiv obtain additional air defence systems, including in Europe, as its fights Russia's three-year invasion. ... more 
What's in Germany's giant spending 'bazooka'?Berlin (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Germany's giant spending "bazooka" to beef up its military and modernise its infrastructure faces a final hurdle Friday when the upper house must sign off on the cash splurge. ... more 
Ukraine, Russia exchange blows; Gaza returns to total war as Israel repeatedly strikesWashington DC (UPI) Mar 20, 2025 Ukrainian drones struck a Russian strategic bomber base in a "massive" attack, and Russia struck Ukraine's Kirovohrad region during the overnight hours Thursday. ... more |
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