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Washington reportedly lost a quarter of its MQ-9 Reaper fleet during Iran war

The United States reportedly lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during its recent war with Iran, representing roughly a quarter of the country's fleet of the remotely piloted aircraft, according to a report by The Washington Post citing U.S. officials. Before the conflict, the United States was......

UN backs diplomatic efforts as US envoys pursue talks on Russia-Ukraine war

The United Nations has voiced support for ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at finding a negotiated settlement to the war between Russia and Ukraine, following recent meetings involving senior US representatives in Moscow and Kyiv. Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António......

Global fuel oil supplies face growing shortage risk as refiners prioritize other fuels

Global fuel oil markets are facing the prospect of a significant supply shortage in the third quarter as disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East encourage refineries to prioritize higher-demand products such as diesel, gasoline and jet fuel. Energy consultancy Energy Aspects estimates that......

Global bond yields retreat as Iran war inflation fears ease

Government bond yields across major global markets declined on Thursday as falling oil prices eased concerns that the conflict involving Iran could trigger a fresh wave of inflation. The retreat followed a sharp sell-off on Wednesday, when bond yields in several major economies climbed to their highest......

Pentagon introduces mandatory testosterone testing for service members aged 30 and over

The U.S. Department of War has introduced a new policy requiring testosterone testing for active-duty and reserve service members aged 30 and above, as part of an effort to strengthen military readiness. The directive, which takes effect immediately, establishes standardized procedures for hormone screening......

Von der Leyen says Ukraine seeks billions of euros for Patriot missiles

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Ukraine has submitted a new request to the European Union for several billion euros to finance air-defense capabilities, including advanced Patriot missile systems. Speaking ahead of a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, von der Leyen......

South Korean president proposes three-point plan for peaceful coexistence with North Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has renewed his call for a permanent peace system on the Korean Peninsula, proposing that the existing armistice with North Korea eventually be replaced by a formal peace treaty based on peaceful coexistence and dialogue. Lee reaffirmed his commitment during a meeting......

European Commission considers major restructuring of the EU diplomatic service

The European Commission is reportedly examining a major restructuring of the European Union's diplomatic apparatus, including plans to redistribute some responsibilities currently handled by the European External Action Service (EEAS) to departments within the Commission. According to reports cited......

Most Americans oppose proposed renaming of Lake Ontario, poll finds

A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump’s proposal to rename Lake Ontario, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, highlighting significant public resistance to the administration’s approach to relations with Canada. The survey found that 63% of respondents were against changing......