Defense/War

Finnish Parliament backs lifting ban on nuclear weapons
The Nordic country dropped decades of military non-alliance to join NATO in April 2023.

Putin hosts ASEAN leaders amid G7 pressure on Ukraine war
Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Singapore are sending their prime ministers, while the Philippines will be represented by President Ferdinand Marcos.

Far from the World Cup, a girls' team tries to revive soccer dreams for war-ravaged Sudan
Sudan’s women’s soccer collapsed when civil war erupted in 2023.

At G7 summit, Trump says Ukraine war has 'no impact' on US
U.S. President Donald Trump is in Europe for a Group of Seven meeting. He's shown little appetite to change his position on Ukraine.

Iran says the deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon
Pakistan, a key mediator, has said the deal called for an end to military operations, including in Lebanon, as Iran long insisted.

While Russia bombs Kyiv, Ukraine moves closer to Europe
EU member states opened the first chapter of Ukraine’s accession negotiations Monday, bringing the country deeper into the bloc’s membership process.

Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu
Critics say Netanyahu led President Donald Trump into the war with Iran while overpromising what it could achieve.

Trump faces G7 as questions swirl on Iran accord
Trump is reportedly threatening to slap a 100% tariff on French wine and champagne unless Paris removes a digital services tax.




