Germany and Canada announce deeper ties on critical minerals, defense – POLITICO
The countries’ economy ministers, looking toward that purpose, were set to sign an agreement on critical minerals, which…
Lithuania gets new ruling coalition – POLITICO
Lithuania’s Social Democrats signed a coalition government deal on Monday with the populist Dawn of Nemunas and the…
Ukraine and Russia trade drone strikes on Kyiv’s independence day – POLITICO
Kyiv responded with a barrage of long-range drones that struck inside Russia. Authorities in the Kursk region said…
At least 61 killed in Gaza, amid anti-war protests in Israel
Aug. 23 (UPI) — Dozens of people were killed in Gaza, officials said Saturday, as protestors in Israel…
Trump’s intel chief freezes out Five Eyes allies on Ukraine – POLITICO
While it carved out exceptions for diplomatic channels and battlefield intelligence for Ukraine, it strikingly excludes sharing from…
Trump ‘very angry’ at Ukraine hitting Russian pipeline feeding Orbán – POLITICO
In his note, Orbán wrote that “just before the historic meeting between President Trump and [Russian President Vladimir]…
Peace Through War: Western Pressure and Iran’s Turn to the East
After Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities on June 13, 2025 (Operation “Sunrise of the Lions”), the U.S.…
Germany likely too stretched to provide troops for Ukraine, foreign minister says – POLITICO
“We are now hearing signals from Washington that they are prepared to do so [provide security guarantees], and…
China says it ‘drove away’ U.S. warship near the disputed Scarborough Shoal
The 46th fleet of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy sets sail from a military port in Zhanjiang,…
Russia pierces Ukrainian defense in Donetsk as Putin-Trump talks approach – POLITICO
On Friday, Russian leader Putin will meet American President Donald Trump in Alaska to potentially discuss ending the…
Germany’s Merz faces party backlash over partial arms freeze to Israel – POLITICO
Israel’s security is Germany’s ‘reason of state’ Others framed the move as a further illustration of their leader’s…
US’s Israel envoy pushes back against criticism of Gaza takeover plan – POLITICO
The Israeli plan, approved early Friday by the government’s security cabinet, involves disarming Hamas, returning all hostages, demilitarizing…