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Arms
Iran War Means More Orders for US Defense Giants
US defense companies are reporting a surge in demand for military equipment, as the war in the Middle East prompts fresh orders from governments around the world.
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Americas
Trump Hints at Thaw With AI Firm Anthropic
US President Donald Trump suggested he would be open to better relations with Anthropic to end a dispute between the government and the tech startup over its refusal to grant the military unconditional use of its AI models.
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Middle East
Iran Arrests More Than 3,600 on Charges Related to War: NGO
Iranian authorities have arrested more than 3,600 people on charges related to the US-Israeli war, an NGO said.
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Europe
Iran-Linked US Weapons Delivery Delays Affect Estonian HIMARS Ammunition
The ongoing war in Iran has put a hold on weapons deliveries to Estonia, which have resulted in potential delays for HIMARS rocket launcher systems, a spokesperson for the defense ministry told AFP.
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Middle East
Trump Extends Ceasefire, Says Giving Iran Time to Negotiate
President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, with Tehran silent on the decision early Wednesday.
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Asia Pacific
Japan Eases Weapons Export Rules
Japan will ease decades-old arms export curbs in a major policy shift that paves the way for the sale of lethal weapons overseas as Tokyo ramps up its defense ambitions.
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Middle East
Lebanon President Says Aiming to End Hostilities With Israel Talks
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday that planned talks with Israel aim to end hostilities and the occupation in southern Lebanon, even as Hezbollah and its supporters rejected the negotiations.
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Americas
Cuba Confirms Recent Talks With Visiting US Delegation
A senior Cuban diplomat on Monday confirmed recent talks in Havana with US officials, as the communist-led island faces a deep crisis over President Donald Trump's pressure campaign.
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Europe
France, Poland Discuss Boosted Defense Ties as US Wavers on Europe
France and Poland planned increased defense cooperation in a meeting of their leaders Monday held against a background of Russia's expansionist threat and a waning US commitment to Europe.
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Land
Over $71B Needed Over Next Decade to Rebuild Gaza: UN, EU
More than $71 billion will be needed over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction in war-ravaged Gaza, according to an EU-UN assessment published Monday.
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