Trump announces ‘Golden Dome for America’ to protect U.S. from ballistic and hypersonic missiles Trump claims the ‘Golden Dome’ system will be operational by the end of his term The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Trump rolls out Golden Dome missile defense project and appoints leader Gen Michael Guetlein of Space Force will be in charge of defense system that could cost $540bn over 20 years The Guardian - US · May 20, 2025
Trump expected to announce 'Golden Dome' space missile defenses that will cost billions President Donald Trump is expected to announce the concept he wants for his future Golden Dome missile defense program The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Europe considers the perils of flying fighters in Ukraine’s airspace Leaders weigh the risks of a plan named Skyshield that could see European air forces defend Ukraine from the air. Al Jazeera · May 20, 2025
What to expect from the Putin-Trump phone call to end Ukraine war ‘bloodbath’ The phone call between the US and Russian leaders closely follows Moscow launching its largest drone strike against Ukraine and warnings of a ballistic missile test The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: More Russian drones than ever attack before Trump-Putin call Kyiv suspects Russia also preparing ballistic missile launch; European leaders press case with Donald Trump before call to Russian ruler. What we know on day 1,181 The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2025
EU, UK leaders speak with Trump before his Putin call as Ukraine hit Leaders discuss an unconditional ceasefire and more sanctions on Russia as Ukraine laments ‘record’ drone barrage. Al Jazeera · May 18, 2025
Police condemn ‘mindless act’ after footballer hit by missile thrown by own fans Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin described the head injury to defender Jack MacKenzie from an object thrown by his own fans as ‘totally unacceptable’. Evening Standard · May 17, 2025
Aberdeen player left with head injury after his own fans threw a chair Authorities are condemning the ‘moronic behaviour’ The Independent UK · May 17, 2025
Dramatic video shows Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon shooting down supersonic missile Dramatic video shows a Royal Navy warship shooting down a supersonic missile in a “historic first” for the UK’s defence force. The Independent UK · May 17, 2025
Cannes honours Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna at documentary premiere The 25-year-old journalist was killed in April, a day after the film was accepted into Cannes, when an Israeli missile struck her residential building The Independent UK · May 16, 2025
How Ukraine's medevac programme helped save a boy severely burned in a missile strike Coordinated by Ukraine's Ministry of Health with the support of the WHO and EU states, the programme has helped over 5,000 patients since its launch. Euronews · May 15, 2025
Air raid sirens in Jerusalem as Yemen missile intercepted A missile launched from Yemen triggered air raid sirens across Jerusalem on Tuesday, shortly after US President Donald Trump criticised Yemen’s Houthi group in Riyadh. Euronews · May 14, 2025
Dozens killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, including many women and children – as it happened Dead include those killed in a strike on the European hospital complex near Khan Younis The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025
The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2025 Pakistan’s use of J-10C jets and missiles exposes potency of Chinese weaponry Shooting down of India’s planes by Beijing’s customer Pakistan would mark the first time the fighters and their PL-15 missiles have been used in combat
The Independent UK · May 13, 2025 Modi says India has only ‘paused’ military action against Pakistan in first speech on crisis Modi asserts that India’s retaliation against Pakistan is on hold, but warns of future responses as tensions remain high
Al Jazeera · May 13, 2025 ‘No guardrails’: How India-Pakistan combat obliterated old red lines From missiles targeting broad swaths of territory to water as a weapon, the threshold for the next war has been lowered.
Newslaundry · May 12, 2025 Fake pilots, fake missiles, fake news: How Pak weaponised disinformation against India In the fog of war, truth is often the first casualty, and the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict is no exception. Following the terror attack in Pahalgam, a second front opened almost instantly: an information war, carefully choreographed by Pakistani disinformation networks.
International Business Times · May 10, 2025 India And Pakistan Agree To Ceasefire After Days Of Attacks Pakistan and India agreed Saturday to a full and immediate ceasefire after days of deadly jet fighter, missile, drone and artillery attacks, the news surprisingly announced by US President Donald Trump, who congratulated them on using "common sense".
The Independent UK · May 10, 2025 How achievable is Trump’s Golden Dome plan? While Trump’s Golden Dome plan is feasible on a technical level, experts warn there are several logistical issues the U.S. must contend with to construct such a massive missile defense system. Katie Hawkinson reports
The Independent UK · May 10, 2025 India and Pakistan ceasefire in jeopardy with blasts heard hours after deal announced Donald Trump had announced agreement after intense US-led talks
The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2025 Rubio offers US help to secure peace in escalating India-Pakistan conflict US secretary of state urged both sides to de-escalate as he leads efforts to secure a solution to the deepening crisis
Al Jazeera · May 10, 2025 Pakistan launches Operation Bunyan Marsoos: What we know so far Pakistan and India fired missiles at each other’s airbases in the latest escalation between the neighbours.
The Independent UK · May 10, 2025 Long-range Russian attacks continue to kill Ukrainians amid ceasefire deadlock Two months ago, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine was ready to accept a U.S. proposal for a 30-day cease-fire, provided Russia did the same
Evening Standard · May 10, 2025 India and Pakistan accuse each other of violating ceasefire deal Explosions were reportedly heard in at least three cities in India-controlled Kashmir