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en.protothema.grpolitics6 days ago
NATO Secretary-General Calls for Transatlantic Defence Industrial Overhaul
The NATO Secretary-General urged alliance members to launch a joint defence and industrial effort during a speech at the Defence Industry Forum in Ankara. The address highlighted security threats from Russia, China, and North Korea.
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foxnews.compolitics6 days ago
NATO to Decide Path for Allies to Reach 5% Defense Spending Target
The alliance, not the U.S. president, will determine whether member countries have a credible path to the new spending goal, a NATO official said. Every ally can decide how to hold others accountable, the official added.
Washington Examinerpolitics6 days agoUpdated
NATO Allies Plan Over $40 Billion in Drone Defense and Surveillance Systems
Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the investment and other defense initiatives at the alliance summit in Ankara, Turkey. The moves include new aircraft fleets, drone training expansion, and space coordination projects.
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Al Jazeerapolitics7 days ago
NATO Secretary General Calls for Clear Defense Spending Plans Ahead of Summit
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged member states to submit concrete plans to meet a five percent of GDP defense target. The call comes ahead of a two-day summit in Ankara beginning July 7, 2026.
Washington Examinerpolitics7 days ago
NATO to Announce Tens of Billions in Defense Contracts at Ankara Summit
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said countries must present plans to meet a new 5% of GDP defense spending target. The alliance agreed last year to raise the minimum from 2% with a 2035 deadline.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukpolitics7 days ago
NATO Allies Prepare Announcements on Ukraine Support Ahead of Ankara Summit
NATO members plan to announce defense contracts worth tens of billions of dollars before a summit scheduled in Ankara, Turkey. The measures aim to provide Ukraine with additional support in its conflict with Russia.
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NATO Secretary General Demands Credible Defense Spending Plans at Ankara Summit
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on alliance members to submit clear plans to meet new defense spending targets ahead of the two-day summit in Ankara. The 32 nations agreed last year to invest 5 percent of GDP on defense and related infrastructure.
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news.google.compolitics10 days ago
NATO Ambassadors Approve Ankara Summit Declaration Text
NATO ambassadors approved the declaration for the July 7-8 summit in Ankara on July 3. The text affirms Article 5 commitments and pledges €70 billion in aid to Ukraine for 2026. It still requires final approval from leaders.
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Japan Timespolitics9 days agoUpdated
NATO Ambassadors Approve Draft Text on Article 5 Commitment; Leaders’ Final Approval Pending
NATO ambassadors approved a summit declaration on July 3 that leaders including President Trump will endorse at the Ankara meeting next week. The text pledges €70 billion in military aid to Ukraine for 2026 and restates positions on Russia and Iran.
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al-monitor.compolitics10 days agoUpdated
NATO Leaders and South Korean President to Meet in Ankara on July 7-8
Turkey has implemented extensive security measures ahead of the summit, including mass detentions and restrictions on public events. The gathering comes as the alliance addresses internal divisions.
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france24.compolitics11 days ago
France and Italy Plan International Force to Replace UNIFIL in Lebanon
France and Italy are developing plans for a new international coalition force that would replace UNIFIL after its mission ends. The proposed force would deploy at Lebanon's request, receive U.S. backing, and work with the Lebanese Armed Forces.
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upi.comfinance11 days ago
International forces set for southern Lebanon deployment with U.S. and European support
International forces will deploy in southern Lebanon to support the Lebanese Army at the request of the Lebanese state. France and other European nations will participate alongside U.S. counterparts, though the mission's structure and timeline remain undecided.
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ibtimes.co.ukpolitics14 days ago
NATO to Hold 2026 Summit in Ankara as Allies Push 5% Defence Spending Target
The alliance will convene heads of state at the Beştepe Presidential Complex to review progress on 5% GDP defence targets and Ukraine support. A related industry forum opens on 7 July.
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New York Postsports16 days ago
Argentina Sends U.S. List of 35,000 Banned Fans Ahead of World Cup Matches
Argentina transmitted a database of 35,000 individuals barred from soccer stadiums to U.S. authorities. The list includes 13,000 parents behind on child support payments.
pravdareport.compolitics26 days ago
Russian Warship Fires Shots Near British Yacht in English Channel
A Russian Navy warship fired shots near a British yacht in the English Channel. A Liberal Democrat spokesperson described the incident as a reminder of Russian naval activity in the area.
foxnews.comfinance28 days ago
Protesters Damage UN Office and Burn Tesla During Geneva March
Demonstrators broke windows at a United Nations building and set a Tesla vehicle on fire during a June 14 protest in Geneva. Police reported the march drew about 20,000 participants and remained largely peaceful.
news24.compolitics31 days ago
Two Men Convicted of Brokering Arms Sales to Libya, Sudan and South Sudan
David Greenhalgh and Christos Farmakis were found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of facilitating black-market weapons deals between 2009 and 2016. Both face sentencing on July 22.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukworld26 days agoUpdated
Nuclear-Armed States Spent $119 Billion on Weapons in 2025, Up 19%
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons reported the increase on June 8, 2026. The United States accounted for more than half of the total.
news.sky.comworld26 days agoUpdated
Two men recruited by Iran convicted of stabbing TV presenter on London street
A London jury found two men guilty of stabbing a television presenter after they were recruited by Iran. The verdict ended the trial for the attack carried out on a city street.
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france24.comworld38 days ago
UN Official Reports Libya Weapons from 2011 Conflict Have Reached Extremist Groups in Sahel and Nigeria
Izumi Nakamitsu said arms looted after the 2011 Libya conflict have been traced to Niger, Burkina Faso and Nigeria and are now held by extremist groups.
upi.compolitics39 days ago
North Korea Claims Doubling of Nuclear Material Production as Kim Jong Un Calls Weapons Essential for Sovereignty
Kim Jong Un said output has doubled over five years. Estimates place the arsenal at 50-60 warheads.
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The Hillpolitics39 days ago
North Korea Opens New Nuclear Material Production Facility as Kim Jong-un Orders Further Expansion of Nuclear Forces
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited a uranium enrichment plant on June 3 and directed officials to accelerate the expansion of the country's nuclear forces.
news.sky.compolitics40 days agoUpdated
U.S. Maintains Access to NATO Bases and Airspace
The United States will participate in the July NATO heads-of-state meeting in Turkey. Officials confirmed continued membership and plans to address alliance issues at the summit.
rte.iefinance40 days ago
IAEA Reports Increased Risk of Secret Iranian Nuclear Activity After 2025 Strikes
The International Atomic Energy Agency stated that monitoring gaps have grown since the June 2025 U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Inspectors can no longer regularly verify Iran's stock of near-bomb-grade uranium.
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bbc.co.ukworld41 days ago
Man Appears in Court Accused of Plotting 20 Iran-Linked Attacks in Europe and Canada
A man accused of planning 20 Iran-linked terror attacks in Europe and Canada appeared in court on or immediately before June 2, 2026.
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uctoday.comworld43 days ago
China Exports Surveillance Technology and Policing Methods
China is providing surveillance equipment and community policing techniques to other countries. The approach draws on systems developed domestically and now applied through security agreements abroad.
Defense Newsworld50 days ago
Peacekeeping personnel reach lowest level in 25 years
International peace operations personnel fell to 78,633 by the end of 2025. SIPRI attributes the 17 percent drop to funding shortfalls and policy shifts by major donors.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukfinance52 days ago
NATO Allies Set 5 Percent GDP Defence Spending Target by 2035
NATO member countries agreed at the 2025 summit to reach 5 percent of GDP in combined defence and security spending by 2035. The new target replaces the earlier 2 percent guideline adopted in 2014.
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rediff.compolitics53 days ago
U.S. and Iran Reach Draft Ceasefire Agreement
The United States and Iran have reached a draft agreement that calls for an immediate ceasefire across all fronts and the gradual lifting of sanctions in exchange for compliance. Pakistani officials are reportedly brokering the deal.
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world54 days ago
NATO Secretary General Calls for Steady Defense Spending Increases
NATO's top official urged members to follow through on defense investment targets set at The Hague. The statement came ahead of a foreign ministers meeting in Sweden.
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abcnews.go.compolitics54 days ago
NATO Secretary General Calls for Stronger Alliance With Sustainable Responsibilities
NATO Secretary General stated that the alliance needs a stronger structure with a healthier division of responsibilities. The comments came during a pre-ministerial press conference ahead of this week's foreign ministers meeting in Sweden.
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Semaforfinance55 days ago
Cuba's President Says U.S. Military Action Would Cause Bloodshed
Cuba's president stated that any U.S. military action against his country would lead to a bloodbath for both nations. The remarks followed a report that Havana acquired hundreds of drones and discussed plans to use them against U.S. military assets.
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Trump and Xi Hold Summit in Beijing
President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026. Xi warned that mishandling Taiwan could lead to clashes, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. policy remains unchanged and arms sales were not discussed at leng…
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Xi Reiterates Taiwan as Core Interest in Talks With Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping told President Trump during talks in Beijing that differences over Taiwan could lead to clashes or conflicts between the two countries. The warning came as the leaders held a two-day summit focused on economic ties and the war in Iran. The White House…
news.google.compolitics61 days ago
Putin Says Russia Will Continue Developing Advanced Missile Systems
Russian President Putin stated that Russia will keep developing missile systems designed to overcome all current and future missile defense systems. The statement was reported by IFX news agency. It comes amid ongoing international tensions over strategic weapons capabilities.
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Al Jazeerapolitics61 days ago
Gang Violence Displaces Hundreds in Port-au-Prince Neighborhood
Residents of Cite Soleil in Haiti’s capital protested on Tuesday after a surge in gang violence over the weekend forced hundreds to flee their homes. Medical facilities including a Doctors Without Borders hospital and the Centre Hospitalier de Fontaine suspended operations.
france24.compolitics62 days ago
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Visits Montenegro Ahead of Ankara Summit
Mark Rutte held talks with Montenegro's president, prime minister and senior ministers on transatlantic security, Western Balkans stability and NATO Summit preparations. Rutte praised the country's contributions to alliance missions and its defense spending above 2 percent of GDP…
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france24.compolitics64 days ago
UK and France Host Multinational Meeting on Strait of Hormuz Security
The UK and France will co-chair a virtual meeting of defence ministers from over 40 nations on Tuesday to advance military plans for restoring trade through the Strait of Hormuz. The gathering follows Iran's warning against deployment of British and French warships in the waterwa…
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japantimes.co.jpworld65 days ago
Japan Opens Defense Industry to Global Exports
Japan has ended its longstanding ban on exporting lethal weaponry as part of a broader shift in defense policy. The country is increasing its military budget from about $35 billion in 2022 to $60 billion by 2027 and has begun joint development of advanced weapons systems.
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nationalpost.comworld65 days ago
Organised Criminals in Manila Prisons Target South Korea and Japan With Cybercrime
Organised criminals operating from prisons and detention centres in Manila are targeting South Korea and Japan with a new form of cybercrime. The activity involves coordinated operations run from correctional facilities. South Korean and Japanese authorities are aware of the thre…
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themarketherald.com.aupolitics65 days ago
U.S. Completes Removal of 13.5 kg of Enriched Uranium from Venezuela
The United States has removed 13.5 kilograms of uranium from a research reactor in Venezuela. The material was transported by land and sea to a facility in South Carolina. The International Atomic Energy Agency described the operation as complex and sensitive.
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dnaindia.comworld67 days ago
Turkey Unveils First Domestically Developed Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Turkey displayed the Yildirimhan intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time at the SAHA Expo 2026 in Istanbul. The missile has a reported range of 6,000 km and a payload capacity of up to 3,000 kg. The unveiling occurred as the country pursues greater defense industry…
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Washington Examinerworld70 days ago
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Moscow Apartment Building
A Ukrainian drone hit a high-rise apartment building in Moscow, breaching the city's air defenses but causing no casualties. The incident prompted Russia to announce a unilateral ceasefire for its Victory Day parade, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed his own c…
citizen.co.zaworld76 days agoUpdated
Austrian Man Pleads Guilty to Plotting Attack on Taylor Swift Concerts in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man named Beran A. pleaded guilty to most charges in a Wiener Neustadt court for planning a jihadist attack on Taylor Swift's 2024 Vienna concerts. The plot, thwarted by authorities with U.S. intelligence aid, led to the cancellation of three Eras Tour show…
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South China Morning Postworld79 days ago
Nuclear Debate Intensifies in South Korea and Japan Amid Iran Conflict
The ongoing war involving Iran has shifted discussions on nuclear weapons in South Korea and Japan, two U.S. allies that have historically avoided such arsenals. Public support for nuclear development has grown in South Korea, while officials in Japan have not dismissed the possi…
pakistantoday.com.pkfinance79 days ago
Germany Announces Naval Deployment to Mediterranean for Potential Strait of Hormuz Operations
Germany's Defense Minister announced the deployment of naval units to the Mediterranean. The move is in preparation for possible participation in securing the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement highlights Germany's readiness to engage in regional security efforts.
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newser.comworld79 days ago
Russian Drones and Missiles Fly Near Chernobyl Site
Ukraine has accused Russian forces of launching drones and missiles near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, raising risks days before the 40th anniversary of the 1986 disaster. The occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant experienced its 13th blackout since Russia's 2022 invasio…
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UK Government to Introduce Legislation Targeting State-Backed Organizations Like Iran's IRGC
The UK government is set to introduce legislation enabling the proscription of state-supported threats, including Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. The powers, expected in the King's Speech on May 13, would create new criminal offenses for supporting such groups. Prime M…
news.google.comworld83 days ago
NATO Releases Statement on 11th NPT Review Conference
The North Atlantic Council issued a statement affirming NATO's commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons ahead of its 11th review conference. The statement highlights the treaty's role since 1970 and addresses current security challenges. NATO emphasize…
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Dutch Royals Visit White House for Dinner and Overnight Stay During U.S. Working Trip
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands arrived at the White House on Monday evening for a dinner hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, followed by an overnight stay. The visit is part of a working trip to the United States that includes…
deccanchronicle.comfinance91 days ago
Report Indicates Iran's Nuclear Capabilities Remain Intact After Bombing Campaign
A report states that Iran's facilities for nuclear bomb development survived a five-week period of bombing. The bombing involved actions attributed to the United States and Israel. This development raises questions about the effectiveness of the military actions.
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European Countries Collaborate on Defense Capabilities Against Russian Aggression
France, Germany, Poland, and the United Kingdom are combining efforts to enhance Europe's defense. The initiative aims to counter potential Russian aggression or deter attacks. This development occurs amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region.
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Weekly News Program Discusses Geopolitical Value of Strait of Hormuz
A weekly news program features a discussion on whether the Strait of Hormuz holds greater strategic value than a nuclear weapon. The host introduces the topic and plans to interview reporters about recent coverage. The segment aims to explore current news developments.
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Pakistan's Sysverve Aerospace Develops Shahed-Style Loitering Munition
Pakistan-based Sysverve Aerospace has developed a loitering munition similar to the Iranian Shahed drone, as shown at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company focuses on unmanned air target systems, surveillance, and combat UAVs. This development adds to global…
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Pakistan to Host First Formal US-Iran Talks Since War Began on February 28
Pakistan will host delegations from the United States and Iran on Saturday for the first formal talks since their war started on February 28. The talks follow a cease-fire announced on Tuesday, facilitated by Pakistan's prime minister and army chief. Security measures in Islamaba…
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Israel Conducts Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Facilities and Personnel Involved
Israel has targeted Iran's nuclear facilities with bombings and extended operations to individuals associated with the program. The actions include scientists, professors, PhD students, laboratory technicians, supply chain specialists, and university department heads. These effor…
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