Pentagon reaches deals with defense firms to expand munitions production

Pentagon reaches deals with defense firms to expand munitions production
Pentagon reaches deals with defense firms to expand munitions production

Pentagon reaches deals with defense firms to expand munitions production
Zelenskiy says Ukraine has unique drone experience, discusses joint production with Dutch PM

Zelenskiy says Ukraine has unique drone experience, discusses joint production with Dutch PM
First UK repatriation flight to leave Oman on Wednesday

First UK repatriation flight to leave Oman on Wednesday
Denmark in talks with Ukrainian drone maker Skyfall on hosting production
Denmark in talks with Ukrainian drone maker Skyfall on hosting production
India, Brazil sign mining pact as Modi targets $20 billion trade in five years

India, Brazil sign mining pact as Modi targets $20 billion trade in five years
Ukrainian arms producers receive first wartime export licences, Kyiv says

Ukrainian arms producers receive first wartime export licences, Kyiv says
Taiwan negotiators head to US for final meeting on trade deal

Taiwan negotiators head to US for final meeting on trade deal
Trump orders prioritizing countries with higher defense spending as customers for US weapons

Trump orders prioritizing countries with higher defense spending as customers for US weapons
Exclusive-US authorizes US diluent supply to Venezuela oil sector

Exclusive-US authorizes US diluent supply to Venezuela oil sector
Lockheed Martin forecasts upbeat 2026 profit, revenue amid rising geopolitical tensions

Lockheed Martin forecasts upbeat 2026 profit, revenue amid rising geopolitical tensions
Ukraine's top commander says Russia plans big boost in drone production

Ukraine's top commander says Russia plans big boost in drone production
Uruguay Roundup: Trade strategy, political divisions, economic pressures

Uruguay Roundup: Trade strategy, political divisions, economic pressures
China's top diplomat tours Africa with focus on strategic trade routes

China's top diplomat tours Africa with focus on strategic trade routes
Exclusive-China mandates 50% domestic equipment rule for chipmakers, sources say

Exclusive-China mandates 50% domestic equipment rule for chipmakers, sources say
Germany's Merz sees signs economy turning corner, IMF says mid-term prospects constrained

Germany's Merz sees signs economy turning corner, IMF says mid-term prospects constrained
Brazilian prosecutors investigate illegal use of native wood in corn ethanol production

Brazilian prosecutors investigate illegal use of native wood in corn ethanol production
India expects $7.4 billion spending on fighter jet engines over next decade

India expects $7.4 billion spending on fighter jet engines over next decade
Protests escalate in Tunisia's Gabes amid a deepening environmental crisis
Protests escalate in Tunisia's Gabes amid a deepening environmental crisis
Sweden plans to boost coast guard surveillance in Baltic Sea

Sweden plans to boost coast guard surveillance in Baltic Sea
Romania plans defensive drone production with Ukraine to protect NATO's east

Romania plans defensive drone production with Ukraine to protect NATO's east
Japan PM contender Koizumi seeks to quash criticism over prized grape

Japan PM contender Koizumi seeks to quash criticism over prized grape
India considers nuclear liability fund for major accidents, sources say
India considers nuclear liability fund for major accidents, sources say
Zelenskiy says Ukraine to present strategy for managed arms exports in two weeks

Zelenskiy says Ukraine to present strategy for managed arms exports in two weeks
Zelenskiy says nearly 60% of Ukrainian arms home-produced

Zelenskiy says nearly 60% of Ukrainian arms home-produced
Global South politics: All there is to know about Bougainville's high-stakes landmark elections

Global South politics: All there is to know about Bougainville's high-stakes landmark elections
New Zealand to introduce laws to speed up approval of new supermarkets

New Zealand to introduce laws to speed up approval of new supermarkets
Germany's halt to arms exports to Israel is response to Gaza expansion plans, chancellor says

Germany's halt to arms exports to Israel is response to Gaza expansion plans, chancellor says
Seeking growth, Britain considers rival Heathrow expansion plans

Seeking growth, Britain considers rival Heathrow expansion plans
North Korea Roundup: Tourists banned from new beach resort, Russia visit raises alarm, US-North Korea conflict

North Korea Roundup: Tourists banned from new beach resort, Russia visit raises alarm, US-North Korea conflict
Indonesia Roundup: Free meal programme urgency, zero U.S. tariff negotiation, ex-minister jailed for sugar import scandal

Indonesia Roundup: Free meal programme urgency, zero U.S. tariff negotiation, ex-minister jailed for sugar import scandal
Israel to raise defence spending to meet security challenges

Israel to raise defence spending to meet security challenges
Four die as vessel capsizes in Suez Gulf; three still missing
Four die as vessel capsizes in Suez Gulf; three still missing
Ukraine asks allies to allocate 0.25% of GDP to boost its weapon production

Ukraine asks allies to allocate 0.25% of GDP to boost its weapon production
German arms purchases to favour speed over supplier origin, top official says

German arms purchases to favour speed over supplier origin, top official says
North Korea's Kim Jong Un calls for more shell production, KCNA says

North Korea's Kim Jong Un calls for more shell production, KCNA says
Japan sights two Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific for first time

Japan sights two Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific for first time
Indonesia Roundup: 2026 economic growth set to 5.8%, military appointments, drivers strike

Indonesia Roundup: 2026 economic growth set to 5.8%, military appointments, drivers strike
Singapore's Changi Airport starts building fifth terminal after pandemic pause

Singapore's Changi Airport starts building fifth terminal after pandemic pause
World's first commercial-scale e-methanol plant opens in Denmark

World's first commercial-scale e-methanol plant opens in Denmark
Russia says food and fertiliser sanctions must be lifted for Black Sea deal

Russia says food and fertiliser sanctions must be lifted for Black Sea deal
Key facts about Heathrow Airport, one of the world's busiest hubs

Key facts about Heathrow Airport, one of the world's busiest hubs
Malaysia agrees terms for restarting MH370 wreckage search

Malaysia agrees terms for restarting MH370 wreckage search
Higher European defence budgets a first step, production needed, NATO's Rutte says

Higher European defence budgets a first step, production needed, NATO's Rutte says
World food prices rose in February on back of sugar rush, UN's FAO says

World food prices rose in February on back of sugar rush, UN's FAO says
Analysis-Defence surge could help jumpstart Europe's flat economy

Analysis-Defence surge could help jumpstart Europe's flat economy
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil