The G7 has agreed to use frozen Russian assets to raise $50bn (£39bn) for Ukraine to help it fight invading Russian forces. US President Joe Biden said it was another reminder to Russia “that we’re not backing down”, but in Moscow President Vladimir Putin said the move was “theft” which would “not go unpunished”. Also
US officials have played down Wednesday’s arrival of four Russian naval vessels in Cuba for military drills. The visit of the vessels – which include a nuclear-powered submarine and a frigate – have been seen as a show of force amid Moscow’s tensions with the West over the war in Ukraine. They are anchored at
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says he expects “important decisions” to be made at the G7 summit of leaders from seven of the world’s richest nations. “A large part will be devoted to Ukraine, our defence and economic resilience,” he said in a post on Telegram. The White House says the G7 has made good progress
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) will allow recruits from foreign countries, including the UK, to help grow its ranks. Australia has been struggling with enlistment shortfalls, as it seeks to beef up its armed forces in the face of what it says are growing regional threats. From July, New Zealand nationals who are permanent residents
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been acquitted of leaking state secrets but will remain in jail because of a conviction in another case. In the run-up to elections in February, the 71-year-old – who was ousted as prime minister in 2022 – was hit with three prison sentences for cases he insists were
BRUSSELS(Imran Saqib Ch) – A two-day conference of Foreign Ministers culminated in Brussels with a significant meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council and a separate assembly with Indo-Pacific allies and the European Union. This day also marked the 75th anniversary of NATO’s establishment. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg celebrated this milestone, stating, “Since 1949, we have evolved
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: China, Iran and Russia have begun a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, a crucial waterway near the mouth of the Arabian Gulf, officials said Tuesday. The drill, known as “Marine Security Belt 2024,” was broadcast on Chinese state television and a video was released by the Russian navy.
Coalition led by Germany and France aims to Bolstber Ukraine’s integrated air defense BERLIN-In a significant development, Norway has officially joined an international coalition aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s air and missile defense capabilities. The German Defense Ministry made the announcement via a statement on the X social media network, emphasizing the coalition’s mission to strengthen
A $95bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan requires approval from the US House of Representatives. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has warned that the delay in approving United States military aid to Ukraine is harming Kyiv’s forces as they battle against Russia’s invading troops. Before a meeting of NATO defence ministers on Thursday,
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Moscow of “playing with the lives of Ukrainian prisoners”, after a deadly plane crash in western Russia. He demanded an international inquiry after Wednesday’s crash in the Belgorod region near Ukraine’s border. Russia said there were no survivors after Kyiv had downed the Il-76 plane with 65 Ukrainian prisoners
