May 14, 2025 UN revisits 'killer robot' regulations as concerns about AI-controlled weapons grow The United Nations is once again calling for regulations on lethal autonomous weapons systems, citing potential human rights issues and fears over the ethics of warfare.
May 6, 2025 China and Egypt wrap first joint military exercise as Beijing looks to cozy up to American allies Egypt and China held their first joint military drills, testing Washington's ties with Cairo as Beijing expands its defense footprint in the Middle East.
May 3, 2025 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wins a second 3-year term Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has won another three-year term, making him the first Australian PM to clinch a second consecutive term in 21 years.
May 2, 2025 Intelligence agency classifies country's popular Alternative for Germany party as 'extremist' Germany's domestic intelligence service has classified the popular Alternative for Germany party as "extremist," allowing for close surveillance of the group.
May 2, 2025 US readies Russia sanctions over Ukraine, unclear if Trump will sign, sources say To intensify pressure on Moscow to end its war on Ukraine, U.S. officials have finalized new economic sanctions against Russia including energy and banking measures.
May 2, 2025 Pakistan warns of a 'nuclear flashpoint,' urges Trump to step in amid rising tensions with India over Kashmir Pakistan warns of a looming Indian strike, slams “war hysteria" and urges the U.S. to step in as Kashmir tensions risk triggering a nuclear crisis in South Asia.
May 1, 2025 For Putin, 'US is the main enemy,' Estonian foreign minister says Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna warns Russian President Vladimir Putin sees the U.S. as the "main enemy" and aims to restore the Soviet empire. Estonia bolsters defense spending to 5% of GDP while welcoming HIMARS systems.
April 30, 2025 Uzbekistan agrees to pay for and accept its deported nationals in landmark agreement The Trump administration struck a deal to deport over 100 illegal immigrants from Central Asia to Uzbekistan, setting a new model for immigration enforcement.
April 30, 2025 Germany poised to get new conservative chancellor Friedrich Merz Germany's next chancellor is set to be conservative leader Friedrich Merz after his party, thee Christian Democratic Union, reached a coalition deal with outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party, the Social Democrats.
April 27, 2025 Trump may be on path to peace in Ukraine, Washington Post columnist admits A Washington Post columnist wondered if President Donald Trump has "found a path to peace in Ukraine" in a rare show of optimism about Trump from the paper's liberal opinion section.