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France's military chief warns of potential Russian threat within five years

The outgoing French Chief of the Defence Staff, General Thierry Burkhard, has issued a stark warning about a potential military threat from Russia to Europe within the next five years. Speaking days before his departure at the end of August, Burkhard shared his concerns in an interview with The Economist,......

Qatar’s costly gift: How a Boeing for Trump became a billion-dollar controversy

The New York Times has uncovered a troubling financial maneuver involving the renovation of a Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar to former President Donald Trump. The project, intended to transform the plane into a state-of-the-art Air Force One, has become so expensive that a significant portion of its funding......

Germany approves Eurofighter jet sale to Turkey amid political tensions

Germany has officially authorized the export of Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft to Turkey, ending months of diplomatic hesitation over the sale. Government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius confirmed on Wednesday that the German Defense Ministry had sent a letter to Ankara validating the export. Turkey,......

Russia launches massive overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine, hitting Odesa

Russian forces unleashed a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine, targeting 10 regions with over 30 missiles and 300 drones, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday. The attack caused significant damage in the Black Sea port city of Odesa, where a multi-story apartment building was......

French military completes withdrawal from Senegal, ending regional presence

The French military officially withdrew from Senegal on Thursday, marking the end of its permanent presence in West Africa. This withdrawal, which began in March, culminated with the handover of the last two French military bases to Senegalese authorities. Final handover of military bases The largest......

Kyiv welcomes new U.S. support as Trump promises major statement on Russia

Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he had a “productive conversation” with U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg in Kyiv, while thanking Donald Trump for his “support” following the announcement of new air defense deliveries. Trump also promised a “major statement” on Russia......

Russia launches massive aerial assault on Ukraine, kills two in Chernivtsi

Russia conducted one of its largest aerial attacks in recent weeks, launching 623 drones and missiles on Saturday. The strikes, which targeted Ukraine’s western cities, killed two people in Chernivtsi and injured at least 20 others, Ukrainian officials said. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed......

Macron and Starmer to sign historic nuclear deterrence pact

France and the United Kingdom have announced plans to coordinate their nuclear deterrence strategies, pledging to protect Europe from any “extreme threat.” This historic agreement marks a major evolution in their defense doctrine amidst growing security concerns in Europe. A united nuclear......

Spaniards favor China over the US in shifting global perceptions

New survey results from Spain reveal a significant realignment in public opinion, with a growing preference for China over the United States. The findings, part of the Real Instituto Elcano Barometer on public opinion, shed light on attitudes toward global powers, defense policies, and international......