Over 20 NATO Allies To Hit Defense Spending Target
A record 23 of NATO’s 32 member nations will meet the alliance’s defense spending target this year, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said.
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Finland Set To Host New NATO Battle Group
Finland is on track to become the ninth country to host a NATO multinational battle group after ministers supported the move in Brussels on Friday.
Russia Preparing For Possible New Offensive In Ukraine
Russian troops are reportedly gathering near Ukraine’s northeastern border in a sign of a possible new offensive aiming to expand Moscow’s foothold in the region.
Support For Labour Soars Ahead Of UK Election - Infographics
The Labour Party has extended its lead over the Conservatives, according to the first exclusive YouGov poll of the UK election campaign for Sky News.
U.S. Marijuana Use Outpaces Alcohol
Daily and near-daily marijuana use is now more common than similar levels of drinking alcohol in the U.S., according to data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
Russian Forces Open A New Front In Ukraine - Infographic
Russia’s latest offensive has expanded the battlefield along the border, sending thousands of civilians fleeing to Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city.
Putin Proposes Andrei Belousov As Defense Minister - Infographic
Russian President Vladimir Putin has nominated civilian economist Andrei Belousov as his new defense minister, replacing long-standing ally Sergei Shoigu.
The Superpower Battle For Semiconductor Supremacy - Infographic
A global technology war is heating up as superpowers funnel billions of dollars into developing the next generation of semiconductors – intensifying a showdown with China for chip supremacy.
Israel Hostage Hopes Rise - Infographic
After weeks of deadlock, Israel has softened its stance on the conditions for a hostage deal with Hamas, raising hopes of a breakthrough in diplomatic efforts to end the war in Gaza.
U.S. Plan To Deliver Aid To Gaza By Sea - Infographic
The U.S. military is building a large floating pier off Gaza’s coast to help bring more aid into the besieged Gaza Strip.
Iran-Israel Military Strength Compared
Shadow warfare between Israel and Iran increasingly threatens to spill over into open conflict. Iran avoids state-on-state hostility by pursuing asymmetrical warfare through proxy armies.
Israel Mulls Response To Iranian Drone And Missile Attack
Israeli retaliation for Iran’s missile attack will focus on reestablishing deterrence and preventing similar attacks, but any response risks pushing the Middle East further toward all-out war.
U.S. Plans New Sanctions On Iran After Attack On Israel
The U.S., UK, and allies are preparing to issue more sanctions against Iran following its attack on Israel. Decades of sanctions have taken a severe toll on Iran’s economy.
Sudan Marks One Year Since The Start Of A Brutal War
The brutal war for control of the mineral-rich country has killed more than 15,000 people, sparked the world’s biggest displacement crisis and left 18 million people facing acute food insecurity.
Ukraine’s Military Chief Warns Of Worsening Situation In East - Infographics
The situation in Ukraine’s east has “worsened significantly,” with Russian troops stepping up attacks during a spell of warm and dry weather.
Poll Finds Many Countries Skeptical Of Democracy
Voters in many countries are skeptical of democracy, and a new poll of 19 nations shows that in 11 countries, fewer than half of respondents believe their most recent election was free and fair.