Nato to boost rapid reaction force in ‘biggest overhaul since Cold War’
The military alliance will increase the size by nearly eightfold to 300,000 troops, coupled with other measures including the deployment of forces to defend specific allies, chief Jens Stoltenberg says. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine: ‘Help end the war by year’s end’, Zelensky urges world leaders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said battle conditions in winter would make it tougher for his troops, and pleaded with Western allies to ‘not lower the pressure and to keep sanctioning Russia massively and heavily’. ⌘ Read more
Can Biden broker an Israel-Saudi Arabia normalisation deal during his Middle East trip?
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman recently called Israel a ‘potential ally’, while Saudis have taken to social media to express their support for normalisation. ⌘ Read more
French government supports bill enshrining abortion rights in constitution
France was one of several US allies to condemn America’s decision to revoke the country’s recent nationwide legal protection for abortion. ⌘ Read more
US, Japan and allies form new Pacific group to blunt China’s influence
Australia, New Zealand and the UK are also part of the Partners in the Blue Pacific forum that will help Pacific island nations tackle challenges like climate change. ⌘ Read more
Close Xi Jinping ally appointed as China’s new public security chief
Wang Xiaohong will oversee policing and is the first professional officer in the job for 24 years. ⌘ Read more
US$156million Russian superyacht in Dubai –test for US, UAE close ties amid sanctions
The 98-metre Madame Gu is moored next to US$200 million megayacht owned by the state’s ruler as Western pressure mounts for US Gulf Arab ally to apply sanctions. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine war: US and allies mulling Russian oil price cap, Treasury chief Janet Yellen says
Such a move would further restrict Moscow’s energy revenue, in addition to existing or planned Western restrictions over the Ukraine invasion. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine parades new French Caesar howitzer
The heavy artillery system highly prized for its accuracy is part of the new arsenal of modern weaponry provided to Kyiv by multiple allies. ⌘ Read more
US military looks to allies to tackle ‘significant logistics challenge’ in Indo-Pacific
Deputy defence secretary Kathleen Hicks says US has to develop ‘combat-credible capability that can deter aggression’. ⌘ Read more
US and allies must stay focused on Ukraine during ‘pivotal’ moment, Pentagon chief says
‘We cannot afford to let up and we cannot lose steam. The stakes are too high,’ US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said. Western countries promised Nato-standard weapons but Ukraine will need support to transition. ⌘ Read more
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