US approves $2.1 billion Patriot missile sale to Ukraine
The US State Department said on Friday it had approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine for an estimated $2.1 billion, in what would be one of…
Ukraine resumes attacks on oil refineries after pause — Russian deputy PM
Ukraine has resumed drone attacks on Russian oil refineries following a pause, with three refineries and a gas chemical complex targeted on Friday, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told…
German chancellor urges diplomacy amid reports of possible renewed US strikes on Iran
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for a diplomatic solution to the conflict involving Iran amid reports that the US and Israel could launch renewed military operations against Tehran. –…
China seeks to strengthen cooperation with Iceland in Arctic affairs
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for “strengthening” cooperation with Iceland in trade, geothermal energy, green transition as well as Arctic affairs. – Wang made the remarks during a…
EU countries to accelerate release of 42.6 million barrels from oil reserves
EU member states will accelerate the release of 42.6 million barrels from their strategic oil reserves over the coming months to help contain rising energy prices, EU Energy Commissioner Dan…
Finland to establish military space operations center in January 2027
Finland will establish a military space operations center at the Finnish Air Force headquarters in Tikkakoski on Jan. 1, 2027, Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen announced Friday. – The facility will…
Trump says Iran war going to get wrapped up soon
US President Donald Trump, speaking ahead of November 3 midterm congressional elections, said on Friday he believed the war with Iran will end soon, but did not say how that…
Russia struck energy infrastructure in Dnipro city, Kyiv and Poltava regions: Ukrainian PM
Russian forces struck energy infrastructure in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, as well as in the Kyiv and Poltava regions in overnight attacks, Ukraine’s prime minister said on Friday.…
Tanker in Strait of Hormuz hit by explosives attached to small boat, UKMTO says
A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a small boat with two explosive devices attached to its hull, causing blasts that sparked a fire in the tanker’s…
Slovak prosecutor reopens probe into fighter jet donation to Ukraine
Slovakia’s top prosecutor ordered on Friday a new probe into the donation of MiG-29 fighter jets and air defence systems to Ukraine by the country’s previous government, restarting an investigation…