Lockheed Martin forecasts upbeat 2026 profit, revenue amid rising geopolitical tensions

Lockheed Martin forecasts upbeat 2026 profit, revenue amid rising geopolitical tensions
Lockheed Martin forecasts upbeat 2026 profit, revenue amid rising geopolitical tensions

Lockheed Martin forecasts upbeat 2026 profit, revenue amid rising geopolitical tensions
Factbox-Southeast Asian bloc faces challenges from Myanmar to South China Sea

Factbox-Southeast Asian bloc faces challenges from Myanmar to South China Sea
Chechen leader Kadyrov says Russia should fight war in Ukraine to the end

Chechen leader Kadyrov says Russia should fight war in Ukraine to the end
Iran's army receives batch of 1,000 drones, Tasnim reports
Iran's army receives batch of 1,000 drones, Tasnim reports
Kremlin says it is still waiting for U.S. response to Putin's nuclear treaty offer

Kremlin says it is still waiting for U.S. response to Putin's nuclear treaty offer
Norway orders $2 billion artillery system from South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace

Norway orders $2 billion artillery system from South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace
Iran's foreign minister to visit Turkey for talks on tensions with US

Iran's foreign minister to visit Turkey for talks on tensions with US
Germany's Merz: Europe found 'joy of self-respect' to defend rules-based world

Germany's Merz: Europe found 'joy of self-respect' to defend rules-based world
Taiwan military practices repelling a Chinese assault from the sea

Taiwan military practices repelling a Chinese assault from the sea
EU's Kallas: We expect to list Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation

EU's Kallas: We expect to list Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation
China plans space‑based AI data centres, challenging Musk's SpaceX ambitions

China plans space‑based AI data centres, challenging Musk's SpaceX ambitions
Thailand proposes 'calibrated engagement' with Myanmar's next government

Thailand proposes 'calibrated engagement' with Myanmar's next government
US, Greenland and Denmark start diplomatic talks to ease Trump tensions

US, Greenland and Denmark start diplomatic talks to ease Trump tensions
Fall of top Chinese general stirs US uncertainty about China's military

Fall of top Chinese general stirs US uncertainty about China's military
Switzerland to boost defence spending, funded by sales tax hike

Switzerland to boost defence spending, funded by sales tax hike
France backs defence reinforcement in the Arctic, Macron says

France backs defence reinforcement in the Arctic, Macron says
Six European economies vow to drive progress on stalled projects

Six European economies vow to drive progress on stalled projects
Turkey urges US to resolve Iran disputes one by one, says Iran ready for nuclear talks

Turkey urges US to resolve Iran disputes one by one, says Iran ready for nuclear talks
Europe no longer Washington's centre of gravity, shift is structural, EU’s Kallas says

Europe no longer Washington's centre of gravity, shift is structural, EU’s Kallas says
Taiwan shows off F-16 jets rapid response amid tensions with China

Taiwan shows off F-16 jets rapid response amid tensions with China
Philippines maritime council calls for restraint amid heated exchanges between Manila and China diplomats
Philippines maritime council calls for restraint amid heated exchanges between Manila and China diplomats
North Korea's Kim: party congress to unveil plans for nuclear-war deterrent, KCNA says

North Korea's Kim: party congress to unveil plans for nuclear-war deterrent, KCNA says
Captain of seized Venezuela-linked tanker now aboard US vessel, wife's lawyer says

Captain of seized Venezuela-linked tanker now aboard US vessel, wife's lawyer says
Saudi won't allow airspace to be used for military action against Iran, crown prince says

Saudi won't allow airspace to be used for military action against Iran, crown prince says
Norway parliament approves $2 billion artillery plan

Norway parliament approves $2 billion artillery plan
North Korea fires missiles into sea amid talks on US military role
North Korea fires missiles into sea amid talks on US military role
China calls for closer defence ties with Russia in ministers' talks

China calls for closer defence ties with Russia in ministers' talks
North Korea fires missiles into sea amid talks of limiting US military role
North Korea fires missiles into sea amid talks of limiting US military role
Philippines, US hold joint military drill at disputed South China Sea shoal
Philippines, US hold joint military drill at disputed South China Sea shoal
Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says

Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says
Fearing China clash, Japan asks fishermen to avoid flashpoint islands

Fearing China clash, Japan asks fishermen to avoid flashpoint islands
NATO boss Rutte slaps down calls for European army prompted by Trump fears

NATO boss Rutte slaps down calls for European army prompted by Trump fears
Nigeria military to try officers over alleged plot to topple government
Nigeria military to try officers over alleged plot to topple government
US aircraft carrier enters Middle East region, officials say

US aircraft carrier enters Middle East region, officials say
Lebanon's Hezbollah chief says group concerned with confronting US threat against Iran

Lebanon's Hezbollah chief says group concerned with confronting US threat against Iran
India, EU wrap up talks for landmark trade deal amid strained US ties

India, EU wrap up talks for landmark trade deal amid strained US ties
As Russia bombs, Ukraine's artists squeeze frozen paint from the tube

As Russia bombs, Ukraine's artists squeeze frozen paint from the tube
Islamic State‑linked militants kill 22 in eastern Congo, UN report says
Islamic State‑linked militants kill 22 in eastern Congo, UN report says
Russia withdrawing troops from airport in northeast Syria, sources say

Russia withdrawing troops from airport in northeast Syria, sources say
Finland hopes to prevent cable damage with new surveillance centre

Finland hopes to prevent cable damage with new surveillance centre
EU and India to explore defence cooperation, draft document says

EU and India to explore defence cooperation, draft document says
Indonesia receives first Rafale advanced fighter jets from France, official says

Indonesia receives first Rafale advanced fighter jets from France, official says
US, South Korea agree to deepen cooperation on nuclear-powered subs, Seoul says

US, South Korea agree to deepen cooperation on nuclear-powered subs, Seoul says
Philippines lodges 'firm representations' to Chinese embassy over 'escalating' war of words on South China Sea

Philippines lodges 'firm representations' to Chinese embassy over 'escalating' war of words on South China Sea
Zelenskiy says security guarantees document from US is 100% ready

Zelenskiy says security guarantees document from US is 100% ready
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis
‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest

‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club

How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation