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28 May

Asia Pacific

3 Field Engineers take a platoon on a boat familiarisation, including a tactical drop off and a quick departure from a site. Exercise Cassino is a 2/1 Battalion exercise held in the Marlborough Region in order to assess the High Readiness Tactical Unit's ability to deploy on stability and support operations

Staff Writer With AFP

New Zealand Boosts Defense Spending in Face of ‘Adverse’ Security Environment

New Zealand's government will boost defense spending by nine percent, according to its 2026 budget unveiled Thursday.

28 May

Middle East

Daily life in Tehran during Eid al-Adha, with shoppers, traffic and Iranian flags seen near a large anti-US billboard showing US President Donald Trump, the Strait of Hormuz and the words "at the breaking point", as Iran and the United States appear to be edging towards a possible deal to end the war.

Staff Writer With AFP

US Strikes Iran, Drawing Retaliatory Attack on American Base

The US struck southern Iran on Thursday, drawing retaliation from Tehran against a US military base, in the most serious clashes since an April ceasefire began.

28 May

Middle East

Mourners gather prior to the burial of Hamas leader Mohammed Odeh and other Palestinians during their funeral in Gaza City on May 27, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Kills Chief of Hamas Armed Wing in Gaza Strike

Israel said on Wednesday it had killed the new head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, Mohammed Odeh, after killing his predecessor earlier this month despite an ongoing ceasefire.

28 May

Europe

The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, receiving the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on May 27, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Norway to Join France-Led Nuclear Deterrence Program

The leaders of France and Norway said on Wednesday that Oslo will join a Paris-led nuclear deterrence scheme to bolster security on the continent.

28 May

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Board of Peace’s Official Gaza Fund Is Empty

US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has no cash in its official Gaza reconstruction fund, a source familiar with the board told AFP, despite member countries pledging billions of dollars.

28 May

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Canada Chooses Sweden’s Saab in Defense Deal Over US Rivals

Canada is moving ahead with the Swedish firm Saab on procuring a new fleet of Arctic surveillance aircraft, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday, choosing the Stockholm-based company over US competitors.

28 May

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

China Issues New Rules to Keep Senior Military Officials in Check

China has issued new measures to enforce discipline for top military officials, the latest push in President Xi Jinping's years-long effort to purge corruption from the armed forces.

27 May