Romania scrambles F-16 jets and downs a suspected Russian drone, the third in 3 days Romania has shot down a suspected Russian drone after it crossed into its airspace The Independent UK · Jul 26
Romanian jet shoots down drone entering country's airspace for third day in a row A Romanian fighter jet on Sunday shot down the third drone flying into the country's airspace in as many days, the defence minister said. A government investigation reportedly identified the first of the three drones as a Shahed model used by Russia in its war with Ukraine. France 24 · Jul 26
Spy scare at Nato headquarters: Canadian intern arrested in Belgium on espionage charges A Canadian woman has been arrested in Belgium on suspicion of espionage while working as an intern at the operational headquarters of the Nato military alliance, Belgian authorities said on Saturday. The Times of India · Jul 26
'Credible threat' from Iran proxies forced Trump to switch planes mid-trip: Report US President Donald Trump switched from a new Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 to the older Air Force One before departing Turkey earlier this month, according to reports. The move came after US officials identified what they described as a "credible threat" from Iranian proxy forces targeting the president. The Times of India · Jul 25
Trump switched planes in Turkey earlier this month because of threat from Iran proxy forces – report President flew to Ankara onboard Qatari-gifted jet, without advanced defenses, and flew home on old Air Force One The Guardian - US · Jul 24
Wes Streeting in talks with US to plan international defence conference The Defence Secretary has spoken to the US secretary of war during his first week in office. Evening Standard · Jul 24
Europe will pay price of one crisis after another if EU cuts foreign aid, UN official warns United Nations Development Programme chief Alexander De Croo says the EU must fund global crises through ‘proactive’ development, rather than reactive responses as they unfold The Independent UK · Jul 24
Trump says he will dismantle the ICC ‘brick by brick’. It could be his most chilling move of all The US is aligning itself with dictators and autocrats to prevent those accused of genocide, ethnic cleansing and war crimes from ever facing justice, says Steve Bloomfield, former international editor of the Observer The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
UK politics: Burnham to review early prisoner release scheme – as it happened New PM says the main perpetrator in the killing of PC Andrew Harper will now ‘not be subject to early release’ and he will also review ‘whole policy’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Streeting says he wants to make UK prepared to win wars as Defence Secretary Mr Streeting described the new Chancellor as a ‘firm friend’ of defence in the Treasury, when asked how Government plans to boost defence spending. Evening Standard · Jul 21
White House ‘deeply concerned’ over Ed Miliband appointment as Foreign Secretary THE White House are reportedly “deeply concerned” over Andy Burnham's decision to appoint Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 21
Syria taken off US terror blacklist after 47 years, paving way for investment Syria is no longer designated a state sponsor of terrorism by the United States – a move that opens the door to American investment in the country, whose economy has been decimated by decades of conflict. Radio France Internationale · Jul 18
Trump, not Iran, is the world’s greatest danger. He’s a one-man weapon of mass destruction As the bombing starts again, it’s clear the president has dragged the US into a limitless fiasco – and the world into an economic quagmire, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Jul 18
Germany and France initiate nuclear cooperation as Europe seeks greater security independence Germany and France are set to deepen nuclear cooperation The Independent UK · Jul 17
France 24 · Jul 17 Germany to join French nuclear exercise in bid to boost defence cooperation Germany will take part in a French nuclear exercise later this year, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday after key defence talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at an air base near Cologne. Merz said the two countries would also continue to develop the cloud solution from the FCAS joint fighter…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 17 Scottish oil terminal to become new Royal Navy base AN OIL terminal in Inverclyde is set to be turned into a new naval base to help supply British and Nato warships, the Royal Navy has announced ...
The Guardian - US · Jul 16 Florida House write-in candidate arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Trump William Upham, a 35-year-old former marine, faces federal charges and up to five years in prison, officials say
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16 What is Ukraine’s 40-day campaign against Russia and has it worked? Taking war to heart of Russian territory has seized initiative and reset Zelenskyy’s relationship with Trump
The Independent UK · Jul 15 Erdogan calls for deportation of suspects linked to failed coup a decade ago The president of Turkey wants people he accuses of being behind the failed coup 10 years ago to face the courts there
The Independent UK · Jul 15 Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch limited military or hybrid provocation against NATO Lithuania's president says intelligence suggests Russia is planning attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic states or Poland
Benzinga · Jul 15 Anthony Scaramucci Says 'Putin Owns' Trump, Questions President's NATO, Ukraine and Russia Policy: 'Something's Wrong' Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci criticized President Donald Trump’s foreign policy positions, questioning his approach to NATO, Ukraine and Russia while alleging that Russian President Vladimir Putin influences him.
The Times of India · Jul 15 Trump pressures Netanyahu to pull Israeli forces out of Syria, Lebanon In a significant move, President Trump has called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to retract Israeli military presence in Syria. However, Netanyahu remains steadfast, emphasizing the necessity of border security due to external threats. Meanwhile, the US is advocating for a mutual security arrangement between Israel and Syria. Escalating incidents in…
Latin Times · Jul 14 President Trump Suggests Iran Could Have Drones in Cuba: 'We Will Deal With It' An Axios report in May cited classified U.S. intelligence indicating that Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran since 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 14 Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as 'unprecedented' threat to press freedom Media advocates have reacted with alarm to subpoenas issued to five New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns about the new Air Force One
The Guardian - US · Jul 13 US judge nullifies Trump deal to resolve IRS lawsuit in scathing ruling Kathleen Williams sanctions president’s lawyers and says $10bn suit against IRS was brought for ‘improper purpose’