Victoria Friedman
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Victoria Friedman is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in technology, eastern Europe, and defense.
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Malian Defense Minister Killed Amid Coordinated Attacks by Rebels, Jihadists
This is the latest incident of violence in the junta-run West African country that has long battled Islamist terrorists and separatists.
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South Korean Prosecutors Seek 30-Year Sentence for Former President Yoon for Alleged Drone Flights Over Pyongyang
Yoon Suk Yeol’s legal team said he never ordered the alleged drone flights over Pyongyang, saying prosecutors have not backed their claims with evidence.
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European Officials to Prepare Blueprint for EU Mutual Assistance and Defense Clause
Cyprus is particularly keen to firm up the measures after a drone struck a British air base located on the island in March amid the Iran conflict.
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Sweden Will Consider Ways to Limit Energy Use If Iran War Continues, Government Says
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson also said that Swedish economy is now in a worse scenario that it was before the Iran war.
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Turkey Bans Social Media Access for Under-15s
Turkey has followed dozens of other countries around the world in passing legislation to restrict minors’ access to social media.
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NATO Is Facing Danger on Multiple Fronts, Rutte Says
Secretary General Mark Rutte’s comments come after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was strongly considering pulling out of the alliance.
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German Airline Lufthansa to Cut 20,000 Flights to Save Jet Fuel
Other global airlines have said they are cutting capacity and raising fees because of rising fuel prices amid conflict in the Middle East.
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Hungarian Law Prohibiting Children From Accessing LGBT Content Violates EU Law, Court Says
Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized the ruling, saying his government ‘protected Hungarian children from aggressive LGBTQ propaganda.’
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Air Force Extends Use of Iran Attack Plane A-10 ‘Warthog’ to 2030
The Thunderbolt II is currently deployed in Iran and was used to strike Iranian naval vessels during Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM said.
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US, Philippines Conduct Large-Scale Drills Amid Increasing Chinese Aggression
Since 2023, the Philippines has worked with several countries to assert its rights in part of the South China Sea.
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Malian Defense Minister Killed Amid Coordinated Attacks by Rebels, Jihadists
This is the latest incident of violence in the junta-run West African country that has long battled Islamist terrorists and separatists.
|
South Korean Prosecutors Seek 30-Year Sentence for Former President Yoon for Alleged Drone Flights Over Pyongyang
Yoon Suk Yeol’s legal team said he never ordered the alleged drone flights over Pyongyang, saying prosecutors have not backed their claims with evidence.
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European Officials to Prepare Blueprint for EU Mutual Assistance and Defense Clause
Cyprus is particularly keen to firm up the measures after a drone struck a British air base located on the island in March amid the Iran conflict.
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Sweden Will Consider Ways to Limit Energy Use If Iran War Continues, Government Says
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson also said that Swedish economy is now in a worse scenario that it was before the Iran war.
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Turkey Bans Social Media Access for Under-15s
Turkey has followed dozens of other countries around the world in passing legislation to restrict minors’ access to social media.
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NATO Is Facing Danger on Multiple Fronts, Rutte Says
Secretary General Mark Rutte’s comments come after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was strongly considering pulling out of the alliance.
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German Airline Lufthansa to Cut 20,000 Flights to Save Jet Fuel
Other global airlines have said they are cutting capacity and raising fees because of rising fuel prices amid conflict in the Middle East.
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Hungarian Law Prohibiting Children From Accessing LGBT Content Violates EU Law, Court Says
Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized the ruling, saying his government ‘protected Hungarian children from aggressive LGBTQ propaganda.’
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Air Force Extends Use of Iran Attack Plane A-10 ‘Warthog’ to 2030
The Thunderbolt II is currently deployed in Iran and was used to strike Iranian naval vessels during Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM said.
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US, Philippines Conduct Large-Scale Drills Amid Increasing Chinese Aggression
Since 2023, the Philippines has worked with several countries to assert its rights in part of the South China Sea.
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