US military puts Iran war cost at $43.6B in latest estimate
The US military’s price tag for the war on Iran has grown to $43.6 billion as of September 3, according to a new estimate provided this week to lawmakers. –…
US lifts sanctions on Eritrea, with eye on Red Sea
The United States has lifted sanctions on Eritrea imposed in 2021 over the deadly conflict in neighbouring Ethiopia, as Washington seeks to “advance US regional interests” in a country that…
France will convene G7 energy summit: Macron
President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that France would convene a G7 meeting dedicated to energy in the weeks to come as fuel prices soar amid the US-Iran war. – “In…
Denmark speeds up Ukraine aid package after Russian warship fires flares at helicopter
Denmark is speeding up a donation to Ukraine in response to a recent incident in which a Russian warship fired flares towards a Danish military helicopter, narrowly missing the aircraft,…
Poland joins anti-ballistic missile coalition with Ukraine
Poland has joined an anti-ballistic missile coalition with Ukraine and other allies, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday. – “From today, Poland is part of this major project ……
Cuba energy grid suffers nationwide collapse
Cuba’s energy grid suffered a total collapse on Friday, the energy ministry said in a post to social media, causing a nationwide blackout on the island of about 9 million…
Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law
US President Donald Trump on Friday signed the sweeping Russia sanctions bill into law, the White House said in a statement, paving the way for increased economic pressure on Russia…
Top NATO commander joins briefing on review of US defence engagement in Europe
NATO’s top commander, US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, took part in a virtual briefing on Friday for Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby on potential approaches to a review of…
North Korea says nuclear status ‘irreversible’ after UN atomic agency rebuke
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, accused the International Atomic Energy Agency on Saturday of double standards after it adopted a resolution criticising Pyongyang’s nuclear…
US and Denmark reach deal on Greenland, Trump says
The United States, Denmark and Greenland have entered into an agreement for the US to develop a significant military presence on Greenland, while prohibiting US adversaries from building their own…