The announcement comes amid escalating violence, including significant advances by Russian forces in the Kursk Oblast and a massive aerial assault on March 6-7, which involved 67 missiles and 194 drones targeting Ukrainian infrastructure
In addition, the U.S. has directed other Western partners, including Australia and New Zealand, to suspend intelligence sharing with Ukraine, a practice that had been in place since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022
While President Donald Trump has ruled out a full withdrawal of American forces from Europe, concerns are mounting that Washington may pull troops from NATO member states that joined the alliance after 1990
As the plane touched down, it reportedly skidded off the runway and flipped over, leaving its wings clipped. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, with no explanation yet provided by authorities regarding the sequence of events that led to the crash-landing
An official government list indicated that more than 350 out of nearly 1,400 websites had gone offline. Among those affected were sites associated with the Departments of Defense, Commerce, Energy, Transportation, and Labor
Trump’s comments ignited immediate controversy, as neither the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) nor the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) had yet released findings on what caused the crash—the first major U.S. aviation disaster in over a decade
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the plane, a Bombardier CRJ700, broke into multiple pieces upon impact and sank several feet into the river. The helicopter, which had been on a training flight, ended up upside down on the water’s surface
This strategic move emphasizes the urgency to counter the rapidly evolving missile technologies that have made defense systems increasingly complex. The executive order lays out a comprehensive framework for the development of a next-generation missile defense shield
Addressing a packed audience that included former Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Joe Biden, Trump set forth a vision centered on sovereignty, security, and economic prosperity
"Frankly, we have no choice. We have to save it," Trump declared, adding that his administration would pursue a joint venture to ensure TikTok’s continued presence in the US
If the company fails to comply, the law will prevent new TikTok downloads from U.S. app stores, and restrict U.S. companies from providing services necessary for the platform's maintenance, updates, and distribution
The Italians described a surreal atmosphere in Los Angeles, where ash-laden skies and an acrid smell of smoke hung over the city. Many shared images and videos captured from highways and hotels, showing towering flames and thick plumes of smoke
The French delegation was led by Lt Gen Gaël Diaz De Tuesta, Director General of Armament (DGA), while the Indian side was represented by Dinesh Kumar, Joint Secretary and Acquisition Manager (Maritime Systems) in the Indian Ministry of Defence
The announcement, made Thursday by the French finance ministry, signals a significant strategic move to advance Europe's digital and defense sovereignty. The investment will increase France’s stake in Eutelsat to around 30%, up from below 20%
The heatwave began intensifying on Thursday, particularly in eastern France, where daytime temperatures ranged between 32°C and 35°C. Météo-France attributes the soaring heat to a blocking anticyclone currently dominating much of Europe