WorldUS Defense Secretary wants NATO countries to open their wallets again for more American arms deliveries.
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DebateWestern media misinterpretations ignore the deeper significance of China's victory day and the consistent principles guiding China's approach to global affairs, writes Hua Gesheng on TNT Debate.
From trade war to industrial warfare – the battle for rare earth metals
EconomyRare earth elements are found in everything from your phone to fighter jets – now control over them has become the new geopolitical battleground.
Finland faces multimillion lawsuit over illegal boarding of Eagle S
Finland"The shipping company believes that the Finnish state owes them money due to the illegal seizure of the vessel", says lawyer Herman Ljungberg.
Norwegian-led training base for Ukrainian soldiers opened in Poland
WorldCamp Jomsborg can accommodate 1,200 soldiers at a time and will train Ukrainian troops in drone warfare.
Hungary: Brussels prepares for war – and Europeans will pay the price
Europe"We don't want war, we don't want migration, we don't want gender madness, and we don't want Hungarians' money to be siphoned off to Ukraine", emphasizes Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.
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Stoltenberg’s call: Sacrifice welfare to stop Putin
World"We must remember that the highest cost is to let Putin win", declares Norway's finance minister.
Orbán: Brussels talks about peace but plans war
World"Young are taken to the front and our assets are sooner or later seized", Hungarian Prime Minister warns of the consequences of EU leaders' war agenda.
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Georgia’s Prime Minister: The West is trying to stage a coup
World"A revolution orchestrated by a foreign intelligence service will not occur in Georgia. We will not permit it".
Moldova’s ex-president: EU wants to use us as cannon fodder against Russia
World"It is clear that Europe is preparing for war with Russia", warns Igor Dodon.
Only 1 in 80 Swedish special shelters meets modern standards
SwedenNext year, two additional large shelters will be completed. However, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency cannot say when the remaining 77 will be finished.
American special forces shot dead North Korean fishermen during secret mission
WorldThe same unit that killed Osama bin Laden was behind the failed surveillance mission.
US withdraws military support to Europe’s eastern border
WorldThis underscores Trump's position that the US should no longer be responsible for Europe's defense.
Putin and Trump agree on “major points” after summit
WorldNo ceasefire was reached during the night's summit between the two presidents, which nonetheless constituted an "extremely productive conversation", according to Trump.
Greene: Ukraine support a betrayal of the American people
World"American taxpayers don't want to pay to murder people in some foreign country", states the Republican congresswoman.
Russia: Britain plotting attacks on oil fleet
World"London is going to entrust Ukrainian security forces with the implementation of both terrorist attacks", according to the SVR.
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TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Russia: Sanctions have cost the EU 1000 billion euros
World"This is the price that Europe has to pay for curtailing all economic contacts with Russia", says Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko.
Slovakia urges West to engage in dialogue with Russia
World"We do not want a war between Russia and NATO to break out, because that would be the Third World War", emphasizes Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar.
Peace activist urges NATO–Russia cooperation over toxic munitions on Baltic Sea floor
EnvironmentAccording to German peace researcher Bernhard Trautvetter, the parties must set aside their conflict to "pull this time bomb out of the world".
Soaring weapons prices risk consuming Sweden’s NATO buildup
SwedenAs much of the world increases military spending, the arms industry is taking the opportunity to drive up prices.
Denmark signs defense pact enabling US military presence in Greenland and Faroe Islands
WorldOpposition sees the decision as "a gigantic failure towards the Danish population".
Tulsi Gabbard: The warmongers are driving the world to nuclear holocaust
World"It is up to us, the people, to speak out and demand an end to this madness", urges the US National Intelligence Director.
Welfare may be sacrificed as Denmark ramps up military spending
Denmark"This will be something that the individual Dane will actually notice", says economist Bo Sandemann Rasmussen.
UK invests billions in new arms factories
World"We are being directly threatened by states with advanced military forces, so we must be ready to fight and win", argues Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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