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Putin Won’t Attend BRICS Summit in Brazil Due to ICC Arrest Warrant
The Kremlin says Putin will instead attend virtually, citing complications related to the arrest warrant.
Trump Accuses Spain of Wanting NATO ‘Free Ride’, Makes Trade Threat
The U.S. president said he would make Spain pay the contribution difference through trade.
Belgrade Halts Arms Exports After Russia Says Serbian Weapons Went to Ukraine
Moscow accused Serbia of sending arms to Ukraine through intermediaries despite Belgrade’s official policy of neutrality.
Britain Revives Airborne Nuclear Capability With F-35 Stealth Jets Purchase
The UK retired its Royal Air Force nuclear capabilities at the end of the Cold War, but is now reversing course amid an ‘era of radical global uncertainty.’
EU Commissioner Calls for Joint Rare Earths Reserves to Mitigate Threats From Communist China
Refining rare earths is an even bigger challenge, as their processing creates pollution and poses significant health risks to the public, one expert said.
Chinese Companies Part of Russia’s Arms Supply Network, Zelenskyy Tells NATO
The Ukrainian leader urges NATO members to make sure their companies are in no way supplying Russia or its accomplices.
UK Regulator May Force Google to Change Search Rankings
Google warned that ‘punitive regulations’ could prevent UK consumers from having early access to its latest innovations.
Kyiv Says Its Forces Hit Oil Depot in Russia’s Rostov Region
A drone also struck a building on the outskirts of Moscow, Russian state media reported on June 24.
NATO Chief Praises Trump, Welcomes German Defense Spending Commitment
Speaking on the first day of the NATO summit, Mark Rutte said low European defense spending had been a ‘pebble in the shoe’ for the Trump administration.
Beijing’s Growing Military Supply Ambitions on Display at Paris Air Show
Many of the 76 Chinese companies in attendance were first-time participants, underscoring CCP’s determination to expand its footprint in Europe’s aerospace.
Spain Excluded From 5 Percent NATO Target
‘We fully respect the legitimate desire of other countries to increase their defense investment, but we are not going to do it,” Spain’s Pedro Sánchez said.
China Considers Lifting Sanctions on UK Politicians Expressing Concerns About New Embassy Plans
Some Parliament members are concerned China’s move could be tied to proposals for a new mega embassy in a critical area in London.
Dreams of European Battery Independence From China In Jeopardy: Analysts
After the collapse of Europe’s great hope Northvolt, the continent’s batteries are still reliant on materials from Chinese imports.
EU Restricts Chinese Companies From Certain Tenders for Medical Devices
Our aim with these measures is to level the playing field for EU businesses,' said EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic.
China, Russia Equal in Terms of Cyberthreat, Says Czech President
Petr Pavel’s government was recently targeted by a hacking group linked to Chinese state-sponsored intelligence officers.
Police Ban Budapest Pride March in Hungary as Mayor Vows It Will Go Ahead
Police cited concerns about certain speech or symbols being visible to minors.
Putin Won’t Attend BRICS Summit in Brazil Due to ICC Arrest Warrant
The Kremlin says Putin will instead attend virtually, citing complications related to the arrest warrant.
Trump Accuses Spain of Wanting NATO ‘Free Ride’, Makes Trade Threat
The U.S. president said he would make Spain pay the contribution difference through trade.
Belgrade Halts Arms Exports After Russia Says Serbian Weapons Went to Ukraine
Moscow accused Serbia of sending arms to Ukraine through intermediaries despite Belgrade’s official policy of neutrality.
Britain Revives Airborne Nuclear Capability With F-35 Stealth Jets Purchase
The UK retired its Royal Air Force nuclear capabilities at the end of the Cold War, but is now reversing course amid an ‘era of radical global uncertainty.’
EU Commissioner Calls for Joint Rare Earths Reserves to Mitigate Threats From Communist China
Refining rare earths is an even bigger challenge, as their processing creates pollution and poses significant health risks to the public, one expert said.
Chinese Companies Part of Russia’s Arms Supply Network, Zelenskyy Tells NATO
The Ukrainian leader urges NATO members to make sure their companies are in no way supplying Russia or its accomplices.
UK Regulator May Force Google to Change Search Rankings
Google warned that ‘punitive regulations’ could prevent UK consumers from having early access to its latest innovations.
Kyiv Says Its Forces Hit Oil Depot in Russia’s Rostov Region
A drone also struck a building on the outskirts of Moscow, Russian state media reported on June 24.
NATO Chief Praises Trump, Welcomes German Defense Spending Commitment
Speaking on the first day of the NATO summit, Mark Rutte said low European defense spending had been a ‘pebble in the shoe’ for the Trump administration.
Beijing’s Growing Military Supply Ambitions on Display at Paris Air Show
Many of the 76 Chinese companies in attendance were first-time participants, underscoring CCP’s determination to expand its footprint in Europe’s aerospace.
Spain Excluded From 5 Percent NATO Target
‘We fully respect the legitimate desire of other countries to increase their defense investment, but we are not going to do it,” Spain’s Pedro Sánchez said.
China Considers Lifting Sanctions on UK Politicians Expressing Concerns About New Embassy Plans
Some Parliament members are concerned China’s move could be tied to proposals for a new mega embassy in a critical area in London.
Dreams of European Battery Independence From China In Jeopardy: Analysts
After the collapse of Europe’s great hope Northvolt, the continent’s batteries are still reliant on materials from Chinese imports.
EU Restricts Chinese Companies From Certain Tenders for Medical Devices
Our aim with these measures is to level the playing field for EU businesses,' said EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic.
China, Russia Equal in Terms of Cyberthreat, Says Czech President
Petr Pavel’s government was recently targeted by a hacking group linked to Chinese state-sponsored intelligence officers.
Police Ban Budapest Pride March in Hungary as Mayor Vows It Will Go Ahead
Police cited concerns about certain speech or symbols being visible to minors.