NATO — Page 9

Organization · 893 published stories · 118 outlets

Russian Foreign Minister arrives in Philippines to attend ASEAN events

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Manila to participate in ASEAN foreign ministers' meetings, including the Russia-ASEAN, East Asia Summit, and ASEAN Regional Forum formats. Lavrov expressed confidence in implementing agreements on settlements in national currencies, highlighted prospects for cooperation in food and energy security, and voiced shared concerns with ASEAN partners about the AUKUS alliance's compliance with IAEA rules.

1 outlet · 6 articles Jul 21

Iran moved nuclear centrifuges into Pickaxe Mountain, Israeli intelligence believes - report

According to reports citing Israeli and US officials, Iran has transferred thousands of uranium enrichment centrifuges to an underground facility deep inside Pickaxe Mountain. Satellite imagery also shows repair efforts at damaged nuclear sites in Parchin and Pickaxe Mountain, while the US-Iran nuclear agreement appears in question after President Trump claimed it was over.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 21

US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for death of soldiers

The US and Iran have exchanged a new round of strikes, with Washington targeting Iranian military capabilities and Tehran hitting US assets in the Gulf. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the situation as a 'full-scale war,' while diplomatic messages reportedly continue through mediators.

5 outlets · 8 articles Jul 20

Turkey’s new role: How Erdogan is supporting Hamas, challenging Israel - opinion

A Jerusalem Post analysis argues that Turkey, under President Erdogan, has transformed from a difficult partner into a leading anti-Israel regional actor, with support for Hamas and ambitions to lead the Sunni Muslim world, while Qatar’s dual role as US host and Hamas patron is highlighted.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 20

Russia expelling Italian military attache, his aide as response measure — diplomat

Russia has declared two Italian diplomats persona non grata and ordered them to leave within three days, in what Moscow describes as a reciprocal response to Italy's expulsion of two Russian military attachés. The move follows Italy's arrest of two suspects on espionage charges and has drawn sharp criticism from Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.

2 outlets · 6 articles Jul 20

Four Indians killed, one injured in attack on ship leaving Ukraine’s Odesa, MEA says

Four Indian nationals were killed and one injured when a cargo ship, the Golden Leo, was struck by Russian missiles as it left the Ukrainian port of Odesa, according to India's Ministry of External Affairs. Ukraine reported six deaths overall, while the Kremlin said Russia would continue targeting vessels supplying the Ukrainian military. India has summoned the Ukrainian ambassador in a separate incident involving the death of an Indian seafarer on another vessel.

2 outlets · 6 articles Jul 20

NATO recon aircraft again shuttling over Black Sea from west to east, back

A NATO Bombardier Challenger 650 Artemis II reconnaissance aircraft has been repeatedly detected over neutral waters in the southern Black Sea, flying from west to east and back without entering any country's airspace, according to a source in EU air traffic control circles. The aircraft, operating from Constanta, Romania, has been observed on multiple occasions over the past month, including a recent unusually short flight.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 20

Skopje joins anti-Russian Coalition of the Willing, ambassador tells TASS

Russian Ambassador to Skopje Dmitry Zykov confirmed to TASS that North Macedonia joined the 'Coalition of the Willing' at a Paris meeting on July 13. He criticized the move, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the group 'warmongers' who seek a continuation of war. Russia says it remains open to diplomatic settlement of the Ukraine crisis.

1 outlet · 3 articles Jul 20

Hegseth’s War Department Slashed Civilian Protection Staff, Brought in AI Assessments

Ten Democratic lawmakers have criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for reducing the staff of the civilian harm mitigation program by about 90%. Reports indicate the Civilian Protection Center of Excellence has cut staff from 40 to 9 and abandoned a civilian harm database, raising concerns about the U.S. military's ability to protect civilians.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 20

Top diplomats of S. Korea, U.S., Japan to meet in Manila this week

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in Manila this week to discuss North Korea, trilateral security, economic cooperation, and the Middle East crisis. The meeting follows earlier talks on the sidelines of the NATO summit, where the ministers reaffirmed their commitment to denuclearization and signed a memorandum on small modular reactors.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 20

Lee's approval rating inches down to 48.4 pct this week: poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating edged down to 48.4 percent this week, according to a Realmeter poll, ending a two-week rise. The pollster attributed the decline to a series of negative factors, including a central bank rate hike and a stock market drop.

1 outlet · 4 articles Jul 20

France and Germany reach nuclear deal as Europe builds up defences

Germany will join a French military nuclear exercise this year, marking a historic step in Franco-German defence cooperation. The move comes amid concerns over US security commitments to Europe and follows the collapse of a joint jet fighter project.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 19

Russia pounds Kyiv in major ballistic missile attack

Russia has launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens. The attacks come amid a critical shortage of air defenses in Ukraine and escalating tit-for-tat strikes. Ukrainian officials urge allies for more interceptor missiles.

10 outlets · 22 articles Jul 19

Trump claims US World Cup a success, despite controversies, ahead of final

President Donald Trump attended the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, presented the trophy to Spain, and declared the US a 'soccer country.' The tournament, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, was marked by both success and controversy, including migration policy impacts and Trump's intervention in a referee decision.

4 outlets · 5 articles Jul 19

Key Merz ally steps down over surrogacy controversy

Jens Spahn, a key ally of Chancellor Friedrich Merz and leader of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, has resigned after revealing he and his husband used a surrogate mother in the US, a practice banned in Germany and opposed by his party. His departure prompted a cabinet reshuffle and the appointment of a successor.

5 outlets · 10 articles Jul 18

U.S., Iran have blown past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war

Overnight clashes in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz have escalated the U.S.-Iran conflict, with the U.S. launching strikes on Iranian targets and revoking Tehran's oil sales waiver. Iran has retaliated with strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait, raising fears that the preliminary ceasefire agreement will collapse.

2 outlets · 3 articles Jul 18

Pakistan and Kuwait ‘mulling defence pact’

Pakistan is reportedly negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait, which seeks a show of force similar to Islamabad's agreement with Saudi Arabia. The talks are at an early stage and could be complicated by US-Iran tensions, according to Reuters, as reported by Dawn and the Jerusalem Post. Pakistan also endorsed Saudi Arabia's recent air strikes in Iraq, reaffirming its defence commitments to Gulf partners.

2 outlets · 3 articles Jul 18

US launches seventh night of Iran strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates

US forces have carried out a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting infrastructure and military sites, while Iran retaliates with drones and missiles against US-allied Gulf states. The conflict, triggered by US President Donald Trump's declaration that the peace deal is over, has caused a humanitarian crisis, with a desalination plant hit leaving 10,000 people without water.

5 outlets · 5 articles Jul 17

Sibiga appointed Ukraine’s acting foreign minister, Khmara acting defense minister — PM

Ukraine's government has appointed Andrey Sibiga as acting foreign minister and Yevgeny Khmara as acting defense minister, pending parliamentary approval. The appointments come as part of a broader cabinet reshuffle, though a military analyst has voiced concerns over Khmara's role.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 17

Europe groundlessly accuses Russia of 'malicious activity' in cyberspace — diplomat

Russian officials have dismissed European Union and NATO allegations of 'malicious cyber activities' as unfounded, while counter-accusing the West of aiding Ukraine's cyber operations. The Kremlin also warns that EU and Dutch actions are pushing toward large-scale conflict, and vows response to sanctions.

1 outlet · 5 articles Jul 17