US, Denmark and Greenland to Sign Arctic Security Deal at UN
Trump, Frederiksen and Nielsen will sign a deal in New York allowing a larger US military presence on Greenland, potentially ending a months-long standoff.
Defence & Security
Xi to Press Trump on Taiwan Arms Sales at Washington Summit
Xi Jinping is expected to urge Trump to halt arms sales to Taiwan under a 1982 communique during this week's Washington summit, as a $14 billion package remains on hold.
Zelenskiy to Press Trump for Energy Truce at UN Meeting
Zelenskiy will meet Trump at the UN on Tuesday to push for an energy ceasefire with Russia, amid escalating aerial attacks and US concerns over refinery damage.
RIMC Entrance Exam 2026: Registration Open Till September 30, Exam on December 6
Registration for RIMCEE 2026 is open till September 30, with a late-fee window from October 1 to 7. The exam will be held on December 6, 2026.
The Cost of Serving the President: What ADCs Give Up
A retired ADC to President Droupadi Murmu has spoken about the personal cost of the job, including a no-marriage clause and constant vigilance.
Lithuania to Fortify New Substation Near Kaliningrad Against Drone Threats
Lithuania is building a fortified substation near Russia's Kaliningrad exclave to protect a key Baltic power link, citing hybrid threats and sabotage risks.
US Threatens Iran Airlines Shutdown as Oil Prices Edge Higher
Washington has threatened to shut down Iranian airlines, oil prices are rising, and markets await a possible Trump-Pezeshkian meeting at the UN.
UK Backs Saudi Arabia Against Houthis as France Urges EU Action on Energy Costs
UK approves military support for Saudi Arabia, France seeks EU energy relief, and Trump urges Ukraine to stop hitting Russian refineries.
North Korea Tests New Hypersonic Missile, Kim Vows 'Incurable Headache' for Enemies
North Korea said its latest missile tests involved a new weapons system of great significance, with photos indicating a hypersonic missile.
Guatemala Gets 2,000 US Rifles Decades After Arms Embargo
Guatemala has received more than 2,000 US M4 rifles, decades after Washington blocked military arms sales over human rights violations during the country's armed conflict.
North Korea Tests New Missile, Kim Vows 'Incurable Headache' for Enemy
North Korea said it tested a new weapon overseen by Kim Jong Un, who warned of an 'incurable headache' for the enemy, as South Korea reported two short-range ballistic missile launches.
Lee Jae Myung to Push Phased North Korea Denuclearization at UN
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung will urge a phased, pragmatic approach to North Korean denuclearization at the UN General Assembly.
Israeli settler killed in West Bank shooting buried after midnight
Netanel Shakron, 36, killed in a West Bank shooting two days earlier, was buried after midnight in Alei Zahav as calls grew for a military response.
US to Reopen Cold War Base in Greenland Under New Three-Way Deal
The US plans to reopen the former Bluie West One base at Narsarsuaq and establish a presence at Mestersvig, an east coast outpost used by Denmark's Sirius Dog Sled Patrol.
UK to Provide RAF Refueling Support to Saudi Arabia Against Houthi Attacks
Britain will deploy RAF Voyager aircraft to refuel Saudi planes on defensive missions for a few weeks, as Houthi attacks threaten oil routes.
UK to unveil AI defence partnership with US at UN General Assembly
Britain and the US will link defence AI offices to speed trusted capabilities, as Burnham urges global cooperation on security and living costs.
China's Military Shake-Up: Senior CMC Figure Gen. Zhang Youxia in Focus
Gen. Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, is at the centre of a widening military purge that has reached the PLA's top ranks.
UK to Provide Air-to-Air Refuelling Support to Saudi Arabia
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has agreed to a Saudi request for defensive air-to-air refuelling, deploying one Voyager aircraft as Houthi attacks on the kingdom escalate.
China Expels Two Top Military Generals From Communist Party Over Corruption
China has expelled Gen. Zhang Youxia and Gen. Liu Zhenli from the Communist Party over corruption and disloyalty, referring their cases to military prosecutors.
Danish PM Frederiksen in New York, says Greenland security deal near signing
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen arrives in New York ahead of the UN General Assembly and a meeting with President Donald Trump, saying a security deal on Greenland is ready to sign.