US is committed to NATO, but Europe must spend more on defence: Rubio
By Reuters The Trump administration’s words and actions have raised questions about the future of NATO, the transatlantic alliance that has been the bedrock of European security for the past 75 years.
China urges US to immediately lift tariffs, vows retaliation
By Reuters The US move disregards the balance of interests reached in multilateral trade negotiations over the years and the fact that it has long benefited greatly from international trade, China’s Commerce Ministry said in a statement.
Myanmar earthquake toll crosses 3,000; forecast rains pose new threat for rescuers
By Reuters The rains will add to the challenges faced by aid and rescue groups, which have called for access to all affected areas despite the strife of civil war.
Trump tariffs draw global promises of counter measures
By Reuters Here is what some countries said about what they would - and would not - do in response.
Israel to seize parts of Gaza as military operation expands
By Reuters The Israeli military issued evacuation warnings, and Palestinian radio said Rafah was nearly empty.
Trump announces sweeping tariffs on imports, escalating global trade war
By Reuters Trading partners are expected to respond with countermeasures of their own that could lead to dramatically higher prices for everything from bicycles to wine.
Israel’s Netanyahu heads to Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant
By Reuters As a founding member of the ICC, Hungary is theoretically obliged to arrest and hand over anyone subject to a warrant from the court
France holds rare defence cabinet meeting over Iran as tensions with US mount
By Reuters US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has reinforced US military capability in the Middle East with more warplanes, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.
Congo commutes death sentences for US citizens in failed coup
By Reuters A total of 37 defendants were sentenced to death by a military court in September, including US citizens Marcel Malanga, Tyler Thompson and Benjamin Zalman-Polun.
New Indian bill proposes to revamp Muslim land management, faces backlash
By Reuters Opposition lawmakers and Islamic groups see the bill as a plan to secure assets owned by Muslims and to weaken their property rights under the Indian constitution.
Mystery sound at Serbia protest sparks sonic weapon allegations
By Reuters Sonic weapons employ extreme sound to incapacitate targets. They can damage ears and cause headaches and nausea, and their use is illegal in Serbia.
Denmark prime minister to visit Greenland as Trump applies pressure
By Reuters Greenland’s incoming Prime Minister has said he welcomes Frederiksen’s trip, stating on Monday that Denmark remains “Greenland’s closest partner”.
North Korea denounces US, Japan’s pledge to co-produce missiles on Hegseth visit
By Reuters At a time the United States is upgrading its military command in Japan, the two countries’ cooperation in munitions production clearly has military and aggressive intentions aimed at countries in the region, KCNA state news agency said.
Israel to expand Gaza military operation with large-scale evacuations
By Reuters Israeli leaders see Gaza protests against Hamas as a sign of growing civilian pressure, with the expanded operation aiming to increase it.
China carries out live fire drills in East China Sea in escalation of Taiwan exercises
By Reuters The drills follow China’s criticism of Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te as a “parasite” and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Asia visit, where he repeatedly criticised Beijing.