Keywords: War


U.S. Pentagon seeks additional $80 billion in emergency funding

The United States Department of Defense is preparing to request an additional $80 billion in funding from Congress, according to reports, in order to cover rising military costs linked to ongoing operations and global deployments. The proposed supplemental budget would be used to support a range of......

Netherlands pledges €500 million in new military aid package for Ukraine

The Netherlands has announced a new military assistance package worth €500 million to support Ukraine, reinforcing its commitment to European security and Ukraine’s defense capabilities amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. According to Dutch authorities, the new package will focus on strengthening......

China issues draft rules to curb food delivery subsidy price wars

China’s market regulator has released draft rules aimed at tightening control over subsidy practices in the country’s highly competitive food delivery sector, as authorities move to address intensifying price wars among major platforms. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR)......

Zelensky discusses war in Ukraine with Trump during birthday call ahead of G7

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with former U.S. President Donald Trump during which they discussed the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, according to Ukrainian officials. The call took place on Sunday and coincided with Trump’s 80th birthday. During the conversation,......

Kosovo arrests five Serbs in war crimes investigation linked to 1999 massacre

Authorities in Kosovo have arrested five Serb nationals as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged war crimes committed during the 1998–1999 conflict. The detainees include four former police officers, according to a statement from judicial sources. The arrests are linked to the investigation......

North Korea condemns EU–South Korea statement criticizing military ties with Russia

North Korea has strongly criticized a joint statement issued by South Korea and the European Union that condemned Pyongyang’s military cooperation with Russia, further escalating diplomatic tensions surrounding the war in Ukraine. The statement was released following high-level discussions between......

Airbus partners with French startup Alta Ares to develop counter-drone defence systems

European aerospace giant Airbus has announced a partnership with French defence startup Alta Ares to develop and integrate counter-drone technologies, as demand for advanced air defence systems continues to rise across Europe and beyond. The agreement, signed through Airbus’ Defence and Space......

Italy urges unified EU representation in Russia talks on Ukraine war

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for the European Union to speak with a single voice in any negotiations with Russia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, stressing that smaller groups of countries should not act as substitutes for the entire bloc. Addressing lawmakers in Rome, Meloni......

Morocco car rental sector faces price war and overcapacity warning

The Moroccan car rental industry is under growing pressure as trade bodies warn of a deepening imbalance between fleet expansion and real market demand. A sector alert issued in June 2026 highlights rising financial strain across operators, driven by aggressive pricing strategies and expanding vehicle......