News
China and EU Forge New Trade Path
7+ hour, 22+ min ago (182+ words) Devdiscourse China and EU Forge New Trade Path China and the EU have agreed to establish an annual or biannual minister-level meeting framework for trade and investment consultations. China's commerce ministry has extended an invitation to the EU trade chief…...
Defence funding plan faces fresh scrutiny over where cuts will be made
4+ hour, 26+ min ago (453+ words) The Prime Minister unveiled the defence investment plan (Dip) on Tuesday, with a promise to increase defence spending by "15 billion, and modernise the armed forces so they are prepared for drone attacks and the threat of Russia. The Government is…...
Poland gets 'green light' for permanent US troops, Polish official says
6+ hour, 36+ min ago (13+ words) TVP World...
NATO Says Europe Has Filled Most U. S. Defence Gaps
3+ hour, 43+ min ago (403+ words) NATO is expected to announce at next week's summit in Ankara that its European members have closed nearly all the capability gaps left by the United States in the alliance's defence plans, a NATO source told Reuters on Wednesday. The…...
Russian spy drones monitored Europe's nuclear bases for 18 months " The Guardian
53+ min ago (484+ words) Russia carried out a large-scale 18-month espionage campaign targeting strategic nuclear sites across several European countries. Surveillance drones were reportedly launched directly from vessels belonging to Russia's shadow fleet, according to The Guardian. According to the report, analysts at the…...
World Bank Names Pontara Director for West Africa
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (419+ words) Mirage News BAMAKO, July 1, 2026 - The World Bank Group has announced the appointment of Nicola Pontara as Division Director for the Sahel countries - Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Chad. In his new role, Mr. Pontara will lead the strategic dialogue with…...
EC says union budget would need to increase 12-15-fold in event of war with Russia
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (219+ words) European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius stressed that the EU's seven-year Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028-2034 is about 1. 28% GNI - Russian Politics & Diplomacy Russian Politics & Diplomacy Into section "- Business & Economy Business & Economy Into section " - Military & Defense Military & Defense Into section " - Science & Space…...
UN Security Council: Urgent Talks on Iran-Bahrain Attack
50+ min ago (115+ words) Mirage News The 15-member Security Council is convening an emergency meeting on Thursday morning to address the escalating situation between Iran and Bahrain. Stay tuned for live updates. You might also like Tale of the Missing Tail: Why Don't Humans…...
T'rkiye showcases new joint military headquarters
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (636+ words) T'rkiye's Defense Ministry on Thursday hosted its weekly press briefing for the first time at the newly built Crescent and Star Joint Headquarters, a sprawling military complex designed to bring together the country's top defense institutions under one roof, while…...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Israel
3+ hour ago (430+ words) Disruption Banking IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Israel - The elevated regional tensions are casting a shadow on Israel's economy. Growth forecasts for 2026 have been revised down to 3. 5 percent from 4. 8 percent before the war in the Middle East,…...