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Russia Using Cook Islands’ Registry to Mask Its ‘Shadow Fleet,’ New Zealand Says
Emails from NZ’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reveal concerns about Russia using the Cook Islands’ shipping registry to avoid sanctions.
Germany Deploys Troops to Lithuania in First Permanent Mission Since WWII
The new deployment is part of an effort by Berlin to secure NATO’s eastern flank and show that Europe can take on a greater responsibility for its own defense.
4th Missing US Soldier Found Dead in Lithuania, 3 Identified
The discovery was announced on Tuesday afternoon following a weeklong recovery effort.
Ukrainian Bond Yields Decline as Hopes Fade for Speedy US-Backed Cease-Fire
Moscow says it is maintaining contact with Washington but that issues under discussion ‘require a lot of additional effort.’
Finland Announces Plan to Pull Out of International Landmine Treaty
The move put the Finnish government on the same path as Poland and the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Measures Against Threat From Russia to Be Elevated to Highest Level: Minister
Security minister Dan Jarvis said ‘Russia presents an acute threat to UK national security.’
Italian Senator Awards Doctor Fighting to Expose Organ Harvesting
Katerina Angelakopoulou was awarded for her work to expose the persecution against Falun Gong, a religious community she belongs to.
France’s Antitrust Watchdog Issues Apple a $162 Million Fine
The French Competition Authority ruled that a privacy feature introduced by Apple in 2021 violated competition law.
Kremlin Says US and Russian Companies Interested in Rare Earths Partnership but Challenges Remain
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia continues to face U.S. sanctions and that ’restrictions continue to apply to American companies.’
US Army Confirms 3 of the 4 Missing Soldiers in Lithuania Are Dead
The U.S. Soldiers deployed for a NATO mission were discovered in a submerged recovery vehicle, while the search continues for the fourth missing soldier.
Russian Drones Strike Ukraine’s Kharkiv for 2nd Consecutive Night, Kyiv Says
Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces are being ejected from border communities in Russia’s Kursk, a defense source tells Moscow’s TASS news agency.
Netanyahu to Visit Hungary in Defiance of ICC Arrest Warrant
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that the warrant, which was issued over allegations of war crimes in Gaza, ‘will not be observed.’
Europe Balks as US Mulls Prospect of Easing Restrictions on Russia
Moscow says it is ready to revive a Black Sea grain initiative—part of a would-be cease-fire deal—if its longstanding demands for sanctions relief are met.
France’s National Rally Leader Le Pen Barred From 2027 Presidential Election
Le Pen, whose party is a front-runner in polls ahead of the 2027 vote, also faces a potential jail sentence, after being found guilty of embezzlement.
Trump Threatens Secondary Tariffs on Russian Oil If Ukraine Cease-Fire Fails
The president said he‘d impose sanctions ’if Russia and I are unable to make a deal on stopping the bloodshed in Ukraine, and if I think it was Russia’s fault.’
Trump Says Nothing ‘Off the Table’ in Obtaining Greenland
‘We’ll get Greenland. Yeah, 100 percent,' Trump said.
Europe Wants a Bigger Defense Industry. This Is What It Looks Like Now
As European countries increase their defense spending to counter the threat from Russia, China, and Iran, can Europe’s arms manufacturers up their game?
Zelenskyy Says Putin Stalling on Cease-Fire as Russia Expands New Offensive
Zelenskyy said that Russian leadership was intent on conquering more of Ukraine’s territory before committing to a U.S.-led cease-fire deal.
Greenland, Denmark Push Back on Vance’s Visit
Denmark and Greenland disagreed with the U.S. vice president’s claims that they allowed Chinese and Russian infiltration.
