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Explosions, Fires on Singapore-flagged Cargo Ship in Indian Ocean
There were reportedly 22 workers on board the ship, 18 jumped into the sea.
Putin Has Greenlit 25-Year Plan to Boost Russian Sea Power, Top Adviser Says
The Russian president approved the strategy late last month, according to the top Kremlin adviser and former security chief.
Italy Holds Referendum on Softening Citizenship Requirements
Italian leader Giorgia Meloni opposes a referendum proposal to cut the citizenship wait for non-EU adults from 10 years of residency to just five.
Rutte to Call for 400 Percent Rise in NATO Air and Missile Defenses
The NATO secretary general is due to give a speech at the Chatham House think tank in London on June 9.
Slovakia Will Block the EU’s Russia Sanctions If They Harm National Interest: Prime Minister
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he would not approve any measures that affect the country’s ability to import fuel for its nuclear power stations.
Hegseth Remembers Fallen on D-day Anniversary in Normandy
Veterans took part in the ceremony in Colleville-sur-Mer’s American cemetery, overlooking Omaha Beach.
Zelenskyy Calls for Increased Pressure on Russia After Overnight Drone and Missile Barrage
Russia launched one of its biggest aerial assaults of the war in response to Kyiv’s strikes on vital infrastructure earlier this week.
In Greenland’s Icy Capital, Past Troubles Haunt Hopes for the Future
As Greenland comes into geopolitical focus, the past looms over the future of the world’s largest island.
German Chancellor Merz Urges Trump to Increase Pressure on Russia in White House Meeting
Merz sought to find common ground with Trump on several key issues, including the Russia–Ukraine war, trade tensions, and NATO defense spending.
Trump Says Russia, Ukraine May Have to ‘Keep Fighting’ Before They’re Ready for Peace
The president said the Russia–Ukraine fighting might escalate because there is a ‘lot of hatred’ between the two sides.
European Auto Suppliers Hit by Factory Closures Amid China’s Rare Earth Curbs
‘China’s export restrictions are already shutting down production in Europe’s supplier sector,’ CLEPA Secretary General Benjamin Krieger said.
Hegseth Confident NATO Will Commit to 5 Percent Defense Spending Target
The U.S. defense secretary told reporters in Brussels that to be an alliance, NATO had to be ’more than flags’ as he arrived for a meeting of defense ministers.
Discovery of Wartime Bombs Prompts Large-Scale Evacuation in Cologne, Germany
Unexploded bombs are often found in Germany, where many major cities sustained heavy damage during the war
5 Takeaways From the Fallout After Ukraine’s Drone Attack on Russia
Ukraine’s drone attack on Russia could bring about a wide array of reactions. Here are the key takeaways.
