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Europe

NATO leaders set to back Trump defense spending goal at Hague summit

The summit is expected to endorse a higher defense spending goal of 5 percent of GDP - a response to a demand by Trump and to Europeans' fears that Russia poses an increasingly direct threat to their security following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Vietnam abolishes death penalty for spying, anti-state activities

Convicts would instead be given the maximum sentence of life in prison. ...

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Israelis eager to regain carefree life after ceasefire announcement

The Israeli action killed at least 610 civilians and wounded more than 4,700, according to the Iranian health ministry. Iran's attacks on Israel have killed 28 people, according to official figures and rescuers. ...

1 month ago

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Americas

Upstart socialist stuns political veteran in NYC mayoral primary

The confirmed winner of the Democratic Party nomination will face several contenders in November -- including the current, scandal-plagued mayor, Eric Adams, who is a Democrat but has vowed to run again as an independent.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Israel claims victory as US intel says Iran nuclear sites not destroyed

Iran and Israel agreed a ceasefire on Tuesday ending 12 days of tit-for-tat strikes, after US President Donald Trump joined the conflict with bunker-busting bombs at the weekend that he said destroyed key Iranian nuclear sites.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Indonesia still on alert despite Iran-Israel ceasefire

Indonesian representatives in high-risk Middle Eastern countries have started circulating alert notices to diaspora communities outlining responses to possible escalations, including calls to start packing emergency rations and important documents.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump tells Israel: 'Do not drop those bombs'

"Israel. Do not drop those bombs. If you do it it is a major violation. Bring your pilots home, now!" Trump wrote on Truth Social shortly after he left the White House for a trip to a NATO summit in The Hague.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Israel says Iran violates ceasefire announced by Trump, orders new strikes

Iran denied violating the ceasefire. The armed forces general staff denied that there had been any launch of missiles towards Israel in recent hours, Iran's Nour News reported.

1 month ago
Americas premium

When aerospace companies work on maritime programs

Known as aerospace companies, Boeing and PT Dirgantara Indonesia are also involved in programs in the maritime sector.

1 month ago
Europe premium

UK, Spanish frigates to visit Jakarta as part of Prince of Wales CSG

Two frigates, the Royal Navy's HMS Richmond and the Spanish Navy's Mendez Nunez, will be visiting Jakarta later this week as part of a deployment in the Indo-Pacific region under Operation Highmast 2025. 

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Iran says new wave of missiles fired towards Israel

"Fourth salvo of missiles fired from Iran toward Israel," Iranian state media Irib posted on Telegram.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

No casualties reported in Iran missile attack on US base in Qatar

"I can confirm that Al Udeid Air Base was attacked by short-range and medium-range ballistic missiles originating from Iran today. At this time, there are no reports of US casualties," the official said.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Putin slams attack on Iran but offers no support to key ally

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said revealing details of the Putin-Araghchi meeting would have been "irresponsible" and that Russia and Iran were working on "many directions" when asked if Tehran requested military aid from Russia. 

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump announces ceasefire between Iran and Israel

Any cessation in hostilities would come as a huge relief to world leaders frantic about an escalation in violence igniting into a wider conflagration.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Indonesia calls for negotiation after US attack on Iran

Indonesia’s top security minister has urged all sides in the Middle East’s rapidly escalating conflict to “return to the negotiating table” and pursue a permanent resolution, following the United States’ strike on three Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday, while Indonesian diplomats raced to rescue citizens from danger zones.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Embattled Thai PM reshuffles cabinet as crisis rages

The 38-year-old daughter of controversial former PM Thaksin Shinawatra began handing out ministerial posts vacated when her main coalition partner quit last week -- a move that nearly took her government down.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Iran's supreme leader asks Putin to do more after US strikes

While Putin has condemned the Israeli strikes, he has yet to comment on the US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites though he last week called for calm and offered Moscow's services as a mediator over the nuclear program.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Thailand heads into political turbulence as Cambodia row festers

Tensions with Thailand and Cambodia remain elevated, with the Southeast Asian neighbors announcing tit-for-tat measures that are stoking nationalist fervor on both sides and stymieing bilateral trade, including a suspension by Phnom Penh of all Thai fuel and gas imports that came into effect on Monday.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Iran foreign minister to meet key ally Putin

Moscow is a crucial backer of Tehran, but has not swung forcefully behind its partner since Israel launched a wave of attacks on June 13, strikes that triggered Iran to respond with missiles and drones.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

US urges China to dissuade Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz

Rubio's comments on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo" show came after Iran's Press TV reported that the Iranian parliament approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20 percent of global oil and gas flows.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump disavows spy chief Gabbard's take on Iran's nuclear program

Trump contested intelligence assessments relayed earlier this year by his spy chief that Tehran was not building a nuclear weapon. 

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Iran threatens US bases in response to strikes on nuclear sites

US President Donald Trump urged Iran to end the conflict after he launched surprise strikes on a key underground uranium enrichment site at Fordow, along with nuclear facilities in Isfahan and Natanz.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Aselsan promotes Steel Dome integrated air defense system

Turkish defense company Aselsan offers an integrated air defense system consisting of its weapons, radars and sensors which are deployed in a layered arrangement.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa premium

More than 100 Indonesians evacuated from Iran, Israel

Indonesian authorities evacuated 97 people from Iran and four more from Israel after previously announcing the activation of plans to evacuate Indonesian citizens from both countries amid further escalation between Iran and Israel.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Netanyahu congratulates Trump, says US 'unsurpassed' after attack on Iran

"Congratulations President Trump. Your bold decision to target Iran's nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history," Netanyahu said in a video address after Trump announced the US bombing of three Iranian facilities.

1 month ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump says US 'obliterated' Iran nuclear sites, threatens more

President Donald Trump said US air strikes on Sunday had "completely and totally obliterated" Iran's main nuclear enrichment facilities, and warned of more attacks to come if Tehran does not seek peace.

1 month ago
Americas

Trump pushes forward on mass layoffs at Voice of America

Termination notices were sent to 639 employees on Friday, after previous offers of voluntary departures and dismissals of contractors.

1 month ago
Americas

Japan scraps US meeting after Washington demands more defense spending: FT

The FT said the higher spending demand was made in recent weeks by Elbridge Colby, the third-most senior Pentagon official, who has also recently upset another key US ally in the Indo-Pacific by launching a review of a project to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines.

1 month ago
Asia & Pacific

Japan-US-Philippines coast guards simulate crisis amid China threat

Tensions between China and other claimants to parts of the East and South China Seas have pushed Japan to deepen ties with the Philippines and the United States.

1 month ago
Europe

Prabowo denies G7 snub in Russia visit

The former soldier declined an invitation to the G7 in Canada earlier this week in favor of talks with Putin in Saint Petersburg, a decision that raised concerns about Jakarta moving closer to Moscow.

1 month ago
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