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Europe
EU Hails ‘Leap Forward’ in Ties With Russia’s Ally Armenia
The EU and Armenia laid the groundwork for closer ties at a summit in Yerevan, marking another step in the former Soviet nation's cautious pivot away from Russia and towards Brussels.
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Europe
Sweden Announces New Spy Agency in Ukraine War Reset
Sweden's government said it would push forward with a plan to form a new spy agency targeting overseas threats, part of a wider reset prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Asia Pacific
Sri Lanka, Maldives Seek Closer Security Cooperation
Sri Lanka and the Maldives called for closer cooperation as both Indian Ocean island states face increased maritime threats.
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Asia Pacific
Indonesia, Japan Sign Defense Pact After Tokyo Unlocks Arms Exports
The defense ministers of Indonesia and Japan signed a cooperation agreement, underlining the need to safeguard regional peace and stability in the face of global tumult.
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Europe
Europe, Canada Pull Together in Yerevan in Trump’s Shadow
European leaders talked up independence on defense and closer ties with Canada, as they gathered for a summit clouded by US threats to cut military support.
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Middle East
US-Iran Ceasefire on Brink as UAE Reports Attacks
A ceasefire between Iran and the US was teetering as the two countries traded fire over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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Europe
Ukraine Pressures Russia as Midnight Ceasefire Looms
Ukraine piled pressure on Russia after announcing its own truce in response to Russia's demand for a ceasefire to coincide with its annual World War II Victory Day.
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Americas
Pentagon Signs Classified AI Deals With Tech Giants, Snubs Anthropic
The Pentagon announced deals with seven major AI firms to deploy technology on classified military networks, excluding Anthropic amid a dispute with the Defense Department.
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Cyber
North Korea Calls US Cyber Crime Accusations ‘Absurd Slander’
North Korea dismissed US accusations that it has engaged in cyber crimes to generate illicit revenues, calling the criticism "absurd slander."
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Middle East
Israel Approves Deal to Buy Fighter Jets From US
Israel approved a deal to acquire two combat squadrons of fighter jets, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying it would “reinforce” its air superiority.
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