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Ukraine, US preparing deal to share drone tech for arms

Ukraine has received US weapons for years, but since 2022 it has, by necessity, become a world leader in cheap battlefield drones.
Zelenskyy at an arms manufacturing facility. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via Reuters

Russia and NATO in a state of ‘hybrid war,’ Danish PM says

Mette Frederiksen said that the military alliance must step up its response to Russian aggression after repeated incursions into its airspace.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Mette Frederiksen. Ritzau Scanpix/Ida Marie Odgaard/via Reuters

Trump and Netanyahu to hold talks over Gaza peace plan

The Trump administration is pushing a deal that would freeze battle lines and see all remaining hostages released.
Netanyahu at UNGA. Jeenah Moon/Reuters

US Secret Service foils major telecommunications threat ahead of UN meeting

The system could have blacked out cell service in New York City, investigators said.
UN headquarters in New York City. Carlos Barria/Reuters

Drone sightings in Norway and Denmark put Europe on alert

Drone sightings in Denmark and Norway shut down airports, with the Danish prime minister saying she could not ‘rule out’ Russian involvement.
Police officers at the airport in Copenhagen. Ritzau Scanpix/Steven Knap via Reuters

Russian warplanes breach Estonian airspace

Estonia said that three Russian fighter jets flew towards Tallinn, in another breach of NATO territory days after Moscow’s aerial incursion into Poland and Romania.
Russian President Vladimir Putin.Mikhail Sinitsyn/Sputnik/Pool via Reuters

Trump says he feels ‘let down’ by Putin over Ukraine

‘Very simply, if the price of oil comes down, Putin is going to drop out of that war,’ Trump said.

Gulf states bolster security pacts as wariness over US mounts

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact while Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi, and the UAE agreed to boost intelligence sharing.

EU proposes sanctions against Israel over Gaza

The measures must be approved by member countries in order to pass.

Russia and Belarus tests NATO’s resolve with military drills

The rehearsals, which included the launching of tactical nuclear weapons, were dubbed ‘Zapad 2025,’ or ‘West 2025.’

Japan invests in subsea cable-laying ships

Japan’s NEC Corporation dominates cable installations in Asia, but has only one oceanic cable-laying vessel.

Romania accuses Russia of incursion after drone enters airspace

The move comes days after Poland shot down several Russian unmanned aircraft.

Student protesters choose anti-corruption crusader as Nepal’s leader after toppling government

Sushila Karki, 73, was named Nepal’s prime minister after the military reportedly consulted with student protesters on a Discord server.

Qatar denounces ‘cowardly’ Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders

Israel launched an aerial strike against Hamas’ leadership team in Doha, in a major escalation of regional tensions.

Trump issues ‘final warning’ to Hamas over ceasefire

Israel did not confirm its acceptance of a new ceasefire deal, meanwhile leadership have pledged to continue their assault on Gaza city.

European allies to push for more military spending for Kyiv

Britain and France are jointly hosting a summit of European powers intended to help Ukraine fight Russia.

Russia pummels Ukraine overnight as peace talks stall

The rate of drone and missile strikes has nearly doubled since Putin’s inconclusive meeting with Trump last month.

China hosts summit aimed at countering Western-led order

China on Sunday welcomed more than a dozen world leaders, including Russia’s Vladimir Putin and India’s Narendra Modi.