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  Berlin (AFP) April 4, 2025 Germany said Friday it would buy explosive drones for the first time as Berlin boosts investments in its armed forces to counter the threat from Russia. The government had signed two contracts to purchase so-called loitering munitions, defence ministry spokesman Mitko Mueller said at a regular press conference. Western militaries have looked to the war in Ukraine, where drones have become a defining feature of the conflict, to draw lessons for their own armed forces. Both Russia and Ukraine ... read more |
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UK finds underwater suspected Russian nuke spy sensors: reportLondon (AFP) April 6, 2025 The UK military has found Russian sensors in seas around the country that it believes were attempting to spy on its nuclear submarines, the Sunday Times reported. ... more  
Macron calls for 'strong action' if Russia continues to 'refuse peace'Paris (AFP) April 6, 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday called for "strong action" if Russia continued "to refuse peace", days after a Russian ballistic missile killed nine children in Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown. ... more  
Russian strike kills 16 in Ukraine leader's home city, children among deadKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 4, 2025 A Russian ballistic missile strike on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's home city of Kryvyi Rig killed 16 people on Friday, six of them children, authorities said. ... more 
Zelensky says attacks 'increasing' as 2 killed in missile and drone attacksKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 6, 2025 President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Sunday that Moscow is increasing its aerial bombardment after Russia mounted a "massive" missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight, killing two people and wounding at least seven. ... more |
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Russia arrests soldier for planning to blow up military dormMoscow (AFP) April 4, 2025 Russia arrested a soldier on suspicion of planning to blow himself up on Ukrainian orders near a military cadet dorm in the Moscow region, the FSB security service said Friday. ... more |
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Russian strike on Ukraine leader's home city kills fourKharkiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 3, 2025 A Russian ballistic missile strike killed at least four people and wounded 17 others in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's home city of Kryvyi Rig on Wednesday, authorities said. ... more 
Sweden investing $10 mn to modernise civil defence bunkersStockholm (AFP) April 1, 2025 Sweden, where authorities have warned that the country should prepare for the risk of war, has announced a 100-million krona ($10-million) investment to check and renovate its civil defence shelters. ... more 
NATO presses to keep Trump on board, but is he hobbling alliance?Brussels, Belgium (AFP) April 2, 2025 Nervous US allies at NATO are scrambling to keep President Donald Trump engaged by upping defence spending, vowing to take the reins on Ukraine and queueing for face time at the White House. ... more  
Finland to withdraw from anti-personnel rban treatyHelsinki (AFP) April 1, 2025 Finland's prime minister said Tuesday the country plans to withdraw from the international treaty banning anti-personnel mines, the latest signatory moving to ditch the ban over threats from Russia. ... more |
 
UK unveils new rules to monitor those working for Russian govtLondon (AFP) April 1, 2025 The UK government said Tuesday that anyone working in Britain for the Russian state will have to register on a new list launching in July or face jail. ... more  |
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Finland's colossal bomb shelters a model for jittery EuropeHelsinki (AFP) April 4, 2025 Swimming pools, playgrounds and amusement parks: Finland's underground facilities, which can double as bomb shelters, have emerged as an inspiring approach as Europe ramps up preparedness after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more  
Yana, a 130,000-year-old baby mammoth, goes under the scalpelYakutsk, Russia (AFP) April 4, 2025 Making incisions and carefully taking samples, the scientists at a laboratory in Russia's far east looked like pathologists carrying out a post-mortem. ... more  
Cuba looks to sun to solve its energy crisisCienfuegos, Cuba (AFP) April 4, 2025 Not far from the ruins of an unfinished nuclear power plant in the Cuban province of Cienfuegos, hundreds of workers are hastily installing 44,000 solar panels as the island seeks once again to reduce its reliance on oil to escape an energy crisis. ... more  
Cuba looks to sun to solve its energy crisisCienfuegos, Cuba (AFP) April 4, 2025 Not far from the ruins of an unfinished nuclear power plant in the Cuban province of Cienfuegos, hundreds of workers are hastily installing 44,000 solar panels as the island seeks once again to reduce its reliance on oil to escape an energy crisis. ... more |
 
Kazakhstan discovers its 'largest' rare earths depositAlmaty, Kazakhstan (AFP) April 2, 2025 Kazakhstan discovered its largest deposit of rare earth metals, containing around one million tonnes of the elements that are seen as vital for the future economy, the Central Asian country said Wednesday. ... more 
China ready for 'constructive role' to end Ukraine war, FM tells Russian state mediaMoscow (AFP) April 1, 2025 China is ready to play a "constructive role" in ending the war in Ukraine but backs Russia in defending its "interests", top diplomat Wang Yi told Russian state news agency Ria Novosti in an interview published on Tuesday. ... more 
Trump 'angry' at Putin for criticizing Zelensky's legitimacyWashington DC (UPI) Mar 30, 2025 President Donald Trump said Sunday that he was "angry" at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made criticizing the legitimacy of Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. ... more 
Putin calls dismissing U.S. interest in Greenland a 'profound mistake'Washington DC (UPI) Mar 28, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin said it would be a "profound mistake" to dismiss American interest in taking control of Greenland, but added it is of no concern to his country. ... more |
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Trump prompts US allies to reopen nuclear weapons debateParis (AFP) Mar 28, 2025 Donald Trump's attacks on NATO and the established world order are undermining the confidence of its allies under the US security umbrella, fuelling fears of an eventual proliferation of nuclear weapons, experts told AFP. ... more 
Putin calls to remove Zelensky, 'finish off' Ukrainian troopsMurmansk, Russia (AFP) Mar 28, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin called Friday for a "transitional administration" to be put in place in Ukraine and vowed his army would "finish off" Ukrainian troops, in hardline remarks as US President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire. ... more
China's top diplomat Wang Yi to visit Russia for Ukraine talksBeijing (AFP) Mar 28, 2025 Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi will visit Russia next week for talks on issues including the resolution of the war in Ukraine, both countries said on Friday. ... more 
Myanmar junta celebrates itself with military pageantNaypyidaw, Myanmar (AFP) Mar 27, 2025 Myanmar's junta chief insisted Thursday that a planned election will go ahead despite the country's spiralling civil war, in a speech to thousands of soldiers and dignitaries at the annual Armed Forces Day parade. ... more |
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French FM says China can help bring Russia to Ukraine negotiating tableBeijing (AFP) Mar 27, 2025 France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot urged Beijing on Thursday to help bring Russia to talks over ending its war in Ukraine as he met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. ... more |
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North Korea's Kim oversees test of new 'suicide drones'Seoul (AFP) Mar 27, 2025 North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of new suicide and reconnaissance drones featuring AI technology, state media said Thursday, adding to concerns over Pyongyang's deepening military cooperation with Russia. ... more 
North Korea sent 3,000 more soldiers to Russia this year: SeoulSeoul (AFP) Mar 27, 2025 North Korea sent an additional 3,000 troops to Russia this year and is still supplying missiles, artillery and ammunition to help Moscow fight Kyiv, Seoul's military said on Thursday. ... more 
Vance due in Greenland as anger mounts over Trump takeover bidCopenhagen (AFP) Mar 28, 2025 US Vice President JD Vance is on Friday due to tour a US military base in Greenland, a visit viewed by Copenhagen and Nuuk as a provocation amid President Donald Trump's bid to annex the strategically-placed, resource-rich Danish territory. ... more  
Fire fighting helicopter tackles Thailand blazesChiang Mai, Thailand (AFP) Mar 27, 2025 A bright orange helicopter races over the jungle to dump water on a raging wildfire that is adding to the air pollution choking Thailand's northern tourist hub of Chiang Mai. ... more |
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