Build defences, but avoid Putin’s ‘escalation trap’, says German defence minister
BERLIN – Germany must improve its anti-drone defences, its defence minister said, but warned against a hasty response to airspace incursions by Russia which would risk falling into “Putin’s escalation…
Citing Cuban fighters in Ukraine, US urges allies to shun Havana at UN
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s administration is mobilizing U.S. diplomats to lobby against a U.N. resolution calling on Washington to lift its decades-long embargo on Cuba, in part by sharing…
Israel strikes Gaza as Palestinians pin hopes on Trump’s Gaza plan
This is despite US President Donald Trump on Oct 3 calling for Israel to halt airstrikes. Read More
Eight arrested, 20 police hurt in clashes at Spanish Palestine march
MADRID – Eight people were arrested and 20 police officers injured in clashes between pro-Palestinian protesters and police in Barcelona, police said on Sunday. Read More
Israel strikes Gaza as Palestinians pin hopes on Trump Gaza plan
CAIRO/JERUSALEM – Israeli planes and tanks pounded areas across the Gaza Strip overnight and on Sunday, destroying several residential buildings, witnesses said, as traumatised Palestinians hoped a U.S. plan to…
Israel strikes Gaza as Palestinians pin hopes on Trump’s Gaza plan
CAIRO/GAZA – Israeli planes and tanks pounded areas across the Gaza Strip overnight and on Sunday, destroying several residential buildings, witnesses said, as Palestinians desperately awaited implementation of a U.S.…
Lithuania’s Vilnius airport reopens after balloons cause suspension, diversions
European aviation has repeatedly been thrown into chaos in recent weeks by drone sightings and air incursions. Read More
Lithuania’s Vilnius airport reopens after balloons cause suspension, diversions
OSLO – Lithuania reopened air traffic at Vilnius airport, its largest and busiest air hub, on Sunday after hours of suspensions and diversions triggered by reports of balloons in its…
Russia rains drones and missiles on Ukraine, Poland scrambles aircraft
LVIV, Ukraine – NATO member Poland said it scrambled aircraft early on Sunday to ensure its air safety after Russia launched airstrikes on Ukraine, with Ukrainian officials reporting missiles and…
Russia rains drones and missiles on western Ukraine, Poland scrambles aircraft
LVIV, Ukraine – NATO member Poland said it scrambled aircraft early on Sunday to ensure its air safety after Russia launched airstrikes on Ukraine, with Ukrainian officials reporting missiles and…