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Bulgaria Affirms 5 Percent GDP NATO Defense Spending Commitment
NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte called Bulgaria a ‘valued ally making important contributions to our shared security.’
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US Troops at Risk of Being Targeted Using Phone Location Data, Pentagon Says
The U.S. military issued its highest force protection alert on Feb. 28, as U.S. forces entered combat with Iran.
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US Cuts Tariffs on Select Taiwan Goods, but Chip Question Remains Open
The Federal Register notice covers auto parts, wood products, and civil aircraft components; Taiwan is still seeking clarity on semiconductor treatment.
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27 Young Migrants Hired for Every Young Briton in UK Since 2020: Report
The number of non-EU migrants on payrolls under 25 rose by 290,000 between 2020 and 2025 while British nationals under 25 on payrolls went up by just 11,000.
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Kenya Has Approved Ebola Quarantine Facility for Americans: Officials
The facility will be operational on Friday.
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Ukrainian Parliament Ratifies EU Loan to Increase Defense Spending
Ukraine struck a deal with Sweden to buy 20 new Gripen fighter jets, with Stockholm agreeing to donate 16 older models next year.
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US Military Says It Redirected 111 Ships in Enforcing Blockade
The blockade of Iran’s ports was announced in mid-April.
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Tentative 60-Day Iran Ceasefire Deal Reached, Pending Trump’s Approval: Source
The 60-day agreement awaits final approval by Trump, a U.S. source said.
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United States Sanctions Iran’s New Hormuz Control Agency
Washington combined new sanctions with military defense operations near the Strait of Hormuz.
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EU Fines Temu $232 Million for Failing to Prevent Sale of Dangerous, Illegal Products
Temu is the second big tech company to be fined under the EU’s Digital Services Act, after Elon Musk’s X was fined $140 million in December 2025.
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Polish Soldier Acquitted After Firing Shots Toward Migrants Illegally Crossing Border
The judge ruled that every soldier had a constitutional and statutory obligation to defend their homeland’s borders; prosecutors say they will appeal.
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