Ukraine peace plan kicked down the road
Although both Trump and Zelensky ended their meeting in Florida on Sunday on a high note, saying that an acceptable peace plan to stop the war in Ukraine was very…
Deaths at demos in Syrian cities as Alawites protest
Several people, including a security officer, were killed and dozens wounded during demonstrations in the Syrian cities of Latakia, Tartous and Jableh on Sunday, as hundreds of protesters in Tartous…
Brigitte Bardot’s death announced at 91
Tributes have been paid to Brigitte Bardot, the French actress and singer who rose to international fame as a 1950s and 60s sex symbol before abandoning cinema to devote her…
Zelensky heads to Mar-a Lago summit
President Trump is expected to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday as both sides seek agreement on a U.S.-backed peace plan, according to Ukrainian officials. The potential…
Russia’s defence procurement spending falters
President Vladimir Putin warned this month that Russia is prepared for a direct military conflict with Europe if one were to begin, while defence chief Sergei Chemezov said the West…
Poland plans anti-drone barrier in record time
Poland plans to complete a new anti-drone defence system along its eastern borders within two years, following repeated incursions by suspected Russian drones from Belarus. Deputy defence minister Cezary Tomczyk…
Netanyahu set to push for new attack on Iran
For more than three decades, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Iran poses an existential threat to Israel and the world. US President Donald Trump acted on those…
Zelensky expresses optimism on peace deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine and its partners have completed about 90% of a 20-point peace plan to end Russia’s war, ahead of a planned meeting with US President…
NATO chief says ‘stay with US’
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has rejected calls for independent European security framework, arguing that Europe should not break from the United States on defence. His remarks came in response…
Pro-Palestinian charity loses bank account through no fault of its making
A grassroots pro-Palestinian charity in the UK, Greater Manchester Friends of Palestine (GMFP), has had its bank account frozen after being told it was linked to an investigation into Palestine…