Ireland and EU Leaders Discuss Reform Path for Membership Aspirants
Ireland’s own EU story shows what Europe can do for peace when it brings countries closer together. Great meeting with Taoiseach Micheal Martin in Dublin. At a time when EU…
Ex-South Korean president Yoon sentenced to 30 years for North Korea drone operation
A South Korean court on Friday sentenced former president Yoon Suk-yeol to 30 years in prison after finding that he ordered military drone flights into North Korea as part of…
Syria Rejects Speculation of Military Involvement in Lebanon Conflict
Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa shuts down speculation about joining war in Lebanon — BintJbeil News ‘Syria’s approach is based on seeking to stop the war in Lebanon, not to expand it…
Improved Security Situation Prompts NATO Force Optimisation in Kosovo
Improved security situation in Kosovo allows for optimisation of KFOR mission The security situation in Kosovo has continued to improve over the last years. Consequently, in January, NATO ceased the…
Egypt urges US, Iran to seize ‘available opportunity’ for deal after Trump cancels strikes
Egypt urged the United States and Iran to seize what it called an “available opportunity” for a deal to end the war, after President Donald Trump withdrew his threat to…
Philippine Military Criticises Chinese Measures Against Defence Chief
The Philippine Armed Forces says it stands in solidarity with Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, calling China’s sanctions against him a “unilateral” and “ungrounded” imposition.
Iran condemns US attacks on Indian-crewed ships off Oman
Iran has condemned attacks carried out by the United States earlier this week on three merchant vessels carrying Indian crew members off the coast of Oman, saying the American “maritime…
NATO country asks Ukraine to add self-destruct function to stray drones
Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta has urged Ukraine to program its maritime drones to self-destruct if they veer into the country’s territorial waters. – The official made the remarks after…
Russia not looking for conflict – top NATO general
Russia has no plans to attack NATO territory, the bloc’s senior military commander has said, despite warnings from some European officials that members should prepare for a potential armed clash…
US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports
The United States plans to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships that it makes available for NATO operations in Europe, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing two senior…