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99 Dead in Clashes Between Druze and Bedouins in Southern Syria

99 people are reported to have been killed during a day of clashes between Druze and Bedouins in southern Syria. Israel says it has attacked tanks in the country.
99 Dead in Clashes Between Druze and Bedouins in Southern Syria

Metallica Pushes Pentagon to Remove Unauthorized Video

The American defense department posted an entry on X on Friday where the defense minister Pete Hegseth markets the country's military drone capacity with the help of Metallica's classic song "Enter Sandman" from 1991. .
Metallica Pushes Pentagon to Remove Unauthorized Video

Drone and Missile Strikes Hit Ukraine for Third Consecutive Night

Russia has fired over 620 drones and about twenty missiles at Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian air force. At least six people have been killed and several injured in the attacks.
Drone and Missile Strikes Hit Ukraine for Third Consecutive Night

Ukraine Seeks EU Support After US Halts Arms Deliveries

USA is stopping certain promised arms deliveries to Ukraine, in light of concerns that the country's own arsenal has decreased too much, according to the White House. Ukraine responds by summoning a high-ranking American diplomat in Kyiv.
Ukraine Seeks EU Support After US Halts Arms Deliveries

Europe Boosts Defense Spending Amid NATO Budget Targets

Russia and the USA have made Europe break with decades of military disarmament. The arms industry is flourishing again as Nato unites on new budget targets.
Europe Boosts Defense Spending Amid NATO Budget Targets

Europe Boosts Defense Spending Amid NATO Budget Targets and Russian Threats

Russia and the USA have made Europe break with decades of military disarmament. The arms industry is flourishing again as Nato agrees on new budget targets.
Europe Boosts Defense Spending Amid NATO Budget Targets and Russian Threats

US Defense Plans for Greenland Invasion Discussed by Pentagon

USA's Minister of Defence Pete Hegseth appears to suggest that the defence headquarters Pentagon has developed plans to take Greenland and Panama by force if needed. .
US Defense Plans for Greenland Invasion Discussed by Pentagon

Germany to Provide Multibillion-Euro Military Aid to Ukraine

Germany is preparing a multi-billion support to Ukraine's military. This is announced by the German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius during a visit to Kyiv.
Germany to Provide Multibillion-Euro Military Aid to Ukraine

Drone Attacks on Kyiv and Odessa Leave Three Dead in Ukraine

Three people have been killed in Ukraine during the night, after Russia attacked both the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and the port city of Odessa with over 300 drones. .
Drone Attacks on Kyiv and Odessa Leave Three Dead in Ukraine

Spain Cancels Arms Deal with Israeli Defense Firm

Spain cancels a contract with an Israeli subsidiary for the construction of armored defense weapons. .
Spain Cancels Arms Deal with Israeli Defense Firm

Zelensky Seeks Invitation to NATO Summit in June

Nato may invite Ukraine to a top meeting in June, suggests the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj. He says he is open to a meeting with Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, but according to the Kremlin, there are things they need to agree on first.
Zelensky Seeks Invitation to NATO Summit in June

US Receives Boeing 747 from Qatar for Presidential Use

The US Defense Minister Pete Hegseth has received a Boeing 747 that Qatar has offered to President Donald Trump to use as a presidential plane. .
US Receives Boeing 747 from Qatar for Presidential Use

Lithuania to Invest Over 1 Billion Euros in Border Defense Upgrades

Lithuania is to allocate over a billion euros to strengthen its defense along the borders with Russia and Belarus, the country's defense department announced on Monday. .
Lithuania to Invest Over 1 Billion Euros in Border Defense Upgrades

Trump's Security Adviser Mike Waltz Resigns Amid Chat Leak Scandal

Donald Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz is leaving his post to become a UN ambassador instead, the President announces. Waltz is the first really big name to leave during Trump's second term.
Trump's Security Adviser Mike Waltz Resigns Amid Chat Leak Scandal

British Jets Strike Houthi Drone Sites in Yemen with US Support

British fighter jets attacked the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen on Tuesday, according to a statement from the UK's Ministry of Defence. .
British Jets Strike Houthi Drone Sites in Yemen with US Support

India Signs Deal to Purchase Rafale Fighter Jets from France

India has signed an agreement to purchase fighter jets from France, announces the Indian Defense Ministry. > We have signed the agreement for 26 Rafale planes, says a spokesperson to AFP.
India Signs Deal to Purchase Rafale Fighter Jets from France

Massive Explosion in Bandar Abbas Leaves Over 1,200 Injured

At least 40 have so far been confirmed dead and over 1,200 are said to have been injured in the massive explosion that shook the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. The country's president is visiting the site on Sunday.
Massive Explosion in Bandar Abbas Leaves Over 1,200 Injured

Sweden Tightens Explosives Control to Prevent Criminal Access

The Government is tightening supervision of how legal explosive goods are handled. Shortcomings have led to explosives ending up with criminals.
Sweden Tightens Explosives Control to Prevent Criminal Access

Explosion at Russian Ammo Depot Triggers State of Emergency

A state of emergency has been introduced in the Kirzhach district in the Vladimir region, just east of Moscow, following a powerful explosion at an ammunition depot. .
Explosion at Russian Ammo Depot Triggers State of Emergency

Hegseth Faces New Chat Scandal Over Yemen Attack Plans

The USA's Defense Minister Pete Hegseth shared sensitive information about attack plans against Yemen in another chat group, reports The New York Times. In the chat, there are, among others, his wife, brother, and personal lawyer.
Hegseth Faces New Chat Scandal Over Yemen Attack Plans

Billion Support to Ukraine – 100,000 Drones

Hundreds of thousands of military drones are promised to Ukraine in a new billion-krone support from the United Kingdom and Norway. Germany is simultaneously launching a new cooperation to strengthen Ukraine's countermeasures.
Billion Support to Ukraine – 100,000 Drones

Nine Children Among 18 Killed in Russian Attack on Zelensky's Hometown

Nine children were among the 18 people killed in a Russian robot attack on President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown of Kryvyj Rih on Friday, according to Dnipropetrovsk's governor Serhij Lysak. .
Nine Children Among 18 Killed in Russian Attack on Zelensky's Hometown

Pentagon Probes Use of Signal App for Discussing Yemen Attack Plans

The USA's defense headquarters Pentagon is initiating an investigation after, among others, Defense Minister Pete Hegseth used the app Signal to discuss attack plans against Yemen. .
Pentagon Probes Use of Signal App for Discussing Yemen Attack Plans

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Power Line Attacks Amid Drone Strikes

Russia continues to send drones against Ukraine. At the same time, Russia accuses Ukraine of violating the so-called energy weapon ceasefire.
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Power Line Attacks Amid Drone Strikes
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