Keywords: International security


Ukraine attacks on Belgorod leave 9 dead and 77 injured, Russian authorities say

At least nine civilians, including a child, were killed and 77 others injured in a series of attacks reported in Russia’s western Belgorod region over the past 24 hours, according to local authorities. The latest casualties were reported in Belgorod and several surrounding districts, where Ukrainian......

Russia criticizes U.S. nuclear testing remarks amid rising arms control concerns

Russia has sharply criticized recent statements from U.S. officials suggesting that the United States could consider resuming nuclear weapons testing, warning that such rhetoric risks increasing international tensions and undermining global arms control efforts. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson......

Turkey weighs participation in Canada-led global defence bank after NATO summit

Turkey is continuing to evaluate whether to join the newly proposed Defence Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), a multinational initiative spearheaded by Canada to strengthen defence financing and security cooperation among partner countries. Defence ministry sources said Ankara has not yet reached......

Italy expels two Russian intelligence officers over alleged espionage activities

Italy has expelled two Russian military attachés accused of carrying out intelligence activities under diplomatic cover, marking a new escalation in tensions between Rome and Moscow over alleged foreign interference. The decision was announced by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who said......

Trump declares Iran interim agreement over as tensions escalate again

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that an interim understanding with Iran aimed at ending the conflict had come to an end, marking a new setback for diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran. Speaking on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said the memorandum of understanding......

Canada seeks broader international backing for proposed global defence bank

Canada is seeking to expand international support for its proposed global defence financing institution before unveiling the countries expected to become its founding members, Foreign Minister Anita Anand has said. Speaking on the sidelines of the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Anand said Ottawa is continuing......

Morocco and India strengthen counterterrorism partnership through joint security cooperation

Morocco and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the fight against terrorism following the second meeting of their Joint Working Group on Counterterrorism, held in New Delhi. The meeting reflects the growing importance both countries place on addressing evolving security......

Sixteen killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon following ceasefire announcement

At least 16 people have been killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Civil Defense, just one day after the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement. The strikes reportedly hit the Nabatiyeh region, an area in southern......

NATO announces reduction of troops in Kosovo mission amid improved security conditions

NATO has announced a reduction in the size of its military mission in Kosovo, known as KFOR, citing improved security conditions in the region. The decision reflects what alliance officials describe as a more stable security environment in the Western Balkans. The KFOR mission, which has been deployed......