Zelenskyy meets Finnish president, US senators in Kyiv
Zelenskyy hosted Finland's president and US senators in Kyiv, signing drone and robotics deals and discussing Russian attacks.
Defence & Security
Taiwan President Pitches Record Defense Budget at 823 Battle Memorial
At the 68th commemoration of the 823 Artillery Battle, Taiwan's president urged public support for a record defense budget exceeding 3% of GDP.
Mass Abduction at Mosque in Nigeria's Niger State Leaves Scores Missing
Scores kidnapped from a mosque and villages in Niger state, Nigeria. Military deployed; search underway.
Alaska crash killed 8 on second landing try in fog
Eight died when a Cessna 441 crashed on a second landing attempt in fog at a remote Alaska radar site.
Stars and Stripes Editor, Publisher, Reporter Dismissed by Pentagon
Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes editor-in-chief, publisher, and a reporter following the editor's public defense of editorial independence.
China and Indonesia Agree to Deepen Security and Defense Ties
China and Indonesia have agreed to expand bilateral cooperation, moving beyond trade to include security and defense.
Germany Says Weapons Cache Near Berlin Was Meant for Attacks
German authorities say a weapons cache found near Berlin was intended for attacks, with a suspect arrested in Romania.
Pakistan Military Raids Kill 49 Militants in Two Provinces
Pakistani forces killed 49 militants in intelligence-led raids across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the military said Friday.
Tokyo Voices Rise Against Bid to Alter Japan's Non-Nuclear Stance
Tokyo residents strongly oppose government attempts to revise Japan's Three Non-Nuclear Principles, warning of increased nuclear risks and regional instability.
Ukraine's Former Defence Minister to Seek US Funding for Tech Projects
Ousted Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov will travel to the US to raise funds for new defence tech projects, a source says.
China and Indonesia Pledge Deeper Military and Economic Cooperation
China and Indonesia agreed to boost military ties and cooperate on minerals, energy, and technology during a high-level visit to Jakarta.
Mexico Navy Rescues Two Fishermen Adrift on Cooler Box in Pacific
Mexican navy rescued two fishermen who drifted for five days on a cooler box in the Pacific, about 240 km off Chiapas.
China, Indonesia Hold Rare 2+2 Ministerial Talks in Jakarta
Chinese and Indonesian foreign and defence ministers meet in Jakarta for rare 2+2 talks covering security, politics, and economic issues.
US Army winds down experimental drone unit in Europe
The US Army is ending its specialized drone warfare battalion in Europe, returning the 173rd Airborne Brigade unit to traditional infantry roles.
Albany woman charged in alleged plot to bomb New York Capitol
Jessica Bowie, 35, faces federal terrorism charges for allegedly plotting to bomb the New York state Capitol and kill lawmakers.
US clears $4.5 billion aerial refuelling aircraft sale to Qatar
US State Department approves potential $4.5 billion sale of KC-46A refuelling aircraft to Qatar, with Boeing as principal contractor.
Taiwan Proposes Record $35 Billion Defense Budget for 2027
Taiwan's government has proposed a record defense budget of $35 billion for 2027, a move aimed at deterring China's growing military threats.
EU chief calls Romania drone strike part of escalating Black Sea threats
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Romania's downing of an explosive naval drone near a Black Sea gas project signals an escalating threat campaign.
Tokyo Rally Denounces Takaichi's Military Push and Constitutional Revision
Protesters in Tokyo rally against PM Takaichi's defense budget hike and constitutional revision plans.
Seoul Puts North Korea's Nuclear Warhead Count at 80–120, Exceeding US Figure
South Korea's defence minister estimates North Korea has 80-120 nuclear warheads, a range higher than the 57 cited by President Trump.