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Thanks to Deal with Norway, United Kingdom Will Boost Arctic Capabilities of Its Royal Marines
The UK and Norway have signed an agreement called the 'Lunna House Agreement', which will permanently station 1,500 Royal Marines in northern Norway year-round. This move establishes 'Camp Viking' nea...
Project Nightfall to test fire deep-strike capabilities for Ukraine by 2027
The UK initiated Project Nightfall, aiming to develop deep-strike capabilities for Ukraine against Russia. This initiative is designed to enhance Ukraine's strategic warfare capacity and can also serv...
UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on Monday to discuss Russia and Ukraine
The UN Security Council convened an urgent meeting on Monday to address the ongoing situation between Russia and Ukraine, focusing on the latest developments and potential diplomatic solutions....
F-35 Procurement Reaches Historical Record in 2025
In 2025, procurement of F-35 fighter jets achieved a historical record for NATO member countries as more nations committed to the program for enhancing their air forces with advanced stealth technolog...
UK Defence Minister Was Minutes Away From Russian Nuclear-Capable Missile Strike
A statement by Firstpost reports that a UK defence minister was nearly targeted by Russian nuclear-capable missiles. The exact details of the incident are not provided in the title but suggest an alar...
North Pole On The Frontline: Britain And NATO Confront Russia And China
The Arctic region, particularly the North Pole, has become increasingly contentious as geopolitical tensions rise. Both Britain and NATO are preparing defensive measures against potential threats from...
Iran warns it will strike Israel and US bases in response to attack on Tehran
Iran threatens retaliation against both Israeli and U.S. military targets if further strikes are made against the country due to ongoing protests. Over 192 people have been killed since the largest an...
UNSC Emergency Meeting on Russia Ukraine Attacks
The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting to address recent attacks involving Russia and Ukraine. This session aimed to discuss the escalating tensions and potential resolution...
UK to Spend £200 Million Preparing Troops for Deployment in Ukraine
The UK government has announced plans to allocate £200 million for the preparation of British troops destined to be deployed in support operations related to Ukraine. The funding will cover training, ...
Britain commits over $260 mn to prepare troops for Ukraine deployment after ceasefire
British Defence Secretary announced a budget allocation of over $260 million to prepare troops for possible deployment to Ukraine, following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's promise of Britain's particip...
UK, France, Ukraine Ink Declaration on Multinational Force in Ukraine
The United States has offered support to a multinational force in Ukraine in case of an attack, a move heralded as groundbreaking by European leaders. This declaration involves the UK, France, and Ukr...
US attack on Venezuela: Social media slams US abduction of Nicolas Maduro
Social media has widely condemned the reported US military intervention and abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The attacks initiated by the Trump administration reportedly resulted in s...
Gold, oil jolted by US assault on Venezuela as investors recalibrate amid commodity boom
The U.S. military action against Venezuela has disrupted global commodity markets, causing gold prices to rise and oil prices to potentially fall long-term. Major financial institutions predict that t...
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1411: Zelenskyy prepares government reboot if Russia torpedoes peace talks
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine stated that he is readying a government reformation should Russia impede progress in peace negotiations. He emphasized the necessity for continued internationa...
Shock and Skepticism in World Capitals After US Seizes Maduro
The international community reacted with shock and skepticism following the reported arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces. This event sparked immediate diplomatic repercussions...
Iranian protests are not for 'regime change' but for relief from US economic war
This article argues that recent Iranian protests stem from economic hardship induced by US sanctions rather than a desire for regime change or political revolution. Economist Mohammad Reza Farzanegan ...
The real story is not Alaa Abd el-Fattah. It is Israel paralysing aid to Gaza
Dr Omar Abdel-Mannan argues that the UK media's focus on British Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah distracts from the humanitarian crisis in Gaza where Israel is banning major international aid org...
Israel confirms ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza
The Israeli government has banned 37 international NGOs from operating in Gaza by March 1, stating that they failed to meet security and transparency standards. The decision follows an order for these...
Paris and London Ready to Send Troops to Ukraine Without UN, EU Mandate
France and the United Kingdom are prepared to deploy military forces to Ukraine independently of both the United Nations Security Council and the European Union. This move signals a significant shift ...
Aid agencies warn of 'devastating' impact on Gaza after Israeli ban
Israeli authorities have announced a ban on 37 international aid organizations operating in the occupied Gaza Strip due to new stringent regulations starting January 1, 2024. This includes major group...
Aid agencies warn of 'devastating' impact on Gaza after Israeli ban
A raft of international aid organizations working in Gaza, such as Doctors Without Borders, Oxfam, ActionAid and the Norwegian Refugee Council, have been banned by Israel from operating due to failure...
Putin Deploys Unstoppable Missile That Could Reach London in Eight Minutes
President Putin has reportedly deployed a new Russian missile system capable of reaching targets such as London within eight minutes. This development highlights advancements in Russian military techn...
Europe risks a self-fulfilling prophecy of war with Russia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and defense chiefs from Britain and France arewarning about the possibility of large-scale warfare similar to that experienced by earlier generations. They emphasize ...
Ukraine Says UK Storm Shadow Missiles Hit Key Russian Refinery
The Ukrainian government has reported that UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles have struck an important fuel supply facility for the Russian military in southern Russia. The Novoshakhtinsk refinery, whi...
German Foreign Minister: Russian Military Victories in Ukraine Pose Severe Threat to NATO
The German Foreign Minister has expressed deep concern over recent military victories by Russia in Ukraine, viewing these developments as a significant security threat to the alliance of NATO member c...
Egypt lifts travel ban on activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah
Egypt has lifted a travel ban imposed on Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah following a presidential pardon in September 2025. Abd el-Fattah was released from Wadi el-Natrun prison after nea...
UN Condemns Russian Attack on Ukrainian Children's Hospital; West Calls It Barbaric and Depraved
The United Nations has condemned an attack by Russia on a children's hospital in Ukraine, describing the act as 'barbaric and depraved'. The incident has drawn strong criticism from Western nations....
Zelensky Calls on Budapest Memorandum
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has referred to the Budapest Memorandum, an agreement from 1994 where Ukraine agreed to give up its nuclear arsenal in exchange for security guarantees from Russ...
Zelensky Calls for Support Under Budapest Memorandum
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called upon countries that signed the Budapest Memorandum of 1994, namely Russia, the United States, and the UK, to come to Ukraine's defense. He emphasized...
British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine 20 December 2025
The latest update from British Defence Intelligence provides an analysis of ongoing military and strategic developments in Ukraine, focusing on defense capabilities, Russian activities along the borde...
It's Time We Talked About the Fall of Kyiv
Columnist Iain Martin discusses the potential implications if Kyiv falls to Russian forces during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He highlights the strategic importance of Kyiv and the impact on glob...
Less than 1% of Russian officials have relatives fighting in Ukraine — UK intelligence
According to UK Intelligence, less than 1% of Russian officials have family members involved directly in combat operations within Ukraine. The report highlights that Russia strategically recruits from...
UK, Poland to Step Up Air Defense Cooperation Amid ‘Threat From Putin’
The UK's defense secretary, John Healey, highlighted increased cooperation between the UK and Poland for enhancing air defense systems in response to what they perceive as a threat from Russia. This i...
Britain in Talks With NATO to Counter Russia, China in the Arctic
The UK is engaging in discussions with NATO regarding strategies to counter the growing influence of Russia and China in the Arctic region. This move highlights increasing geopolitical tensions in a p...
UN chief warns he could refer Israel to world court over action against UN Palestinian refugee agency
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a warning to Israel via a letter stating that he could refer the country to the International Court of Justice if it fails to repeal laws targeting t...
UK and Poland agree closer air defense ties
The United Kingdom and Poland have intensified their joint air defense initiatives due to an increase in perceived threats, particularly Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace. This cooperation...
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1420: UK launches competition to build 500-kilometer-range missiles for Ukraine
The United Kingdom has initiated a contest aimed at developing new military technology, specifically 500-kilometer range offensive missile systems intended to support Ukrainian defense capabilities. T...
UK Chief of Defence Staff Announces Condition for Sending Troops to Ukraine
The UK's Chief of Defence Staff has outlined the conditions under which British troops might be deployed to Ukraine. Details and specific conditions have not been disclosed in this brief report....
NATO Scrambles Fighters to Patrol Rogue Russian Jets Over the Baltics
NATO has scrambled fighter jets to intercept and monitor two unidentified Russian military aircraft flying in international airspace over the Baltic region without transponders or flight plans, amid h...
UK to Send Troops to Ukraine: Conditions Announced
The United Kingdom has announced conditions under which it will send troops to support Ukraine. Specific details of the military deployment and supporting requirements have been revealed....
UK Condemns Russia's Orlan-10 Drone
The United Kingdom condemned Russia's use of Orlan-10 drones at the UN Security Council, emphasizing concerns over violations of international law and the impact on global peace and security....
Secret of Doubles: MI6 Explains How to Tell Fake Dictator from Real Putin
MI6 has provided insights on how to differentiate between imposters and the real Russian President Vladimir Putin, addressing concerns about potential security threats and misinformation campaigns....
Former UK finance minister Nadhim Zahawi defects to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK
Nadhim Zahawi, former British finance minister and Conservative Party member, has switched allegiance to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK Party due to his belief that the country needs Farage as prime ministe...
Peer reviewing UK protest laws signed letter backing Israel arms sales
Ken Macdonald, appointed by the UK government to review protest laws amid concerns over pro-Palestine demonstrations, has signed a letter supporting continued arms sales to Israel. The Home Secretary ...
UK pays Guantanamo detainee Abu Zubaydah 'substantial' sum over torture complicity
The UK government has agreed to pay a substantial amount to Abu Zubaydah, a Guantanamo Bay detainee who has been held without charge for more than two decades. This settlement resolves years of litiga...
Britain Developing New Ballistic Missile for Ukraine
The United States previously denied supplying ATACMS ballistic missiles to Ukraine due to its diplomatic relations with Russia. In this context, Britain is now moving forward with developing a new typ...
Israel's recently appointed UK ambassador banned from leaving state
Tzachi Braverman, who was recently appointed as Israel's ambassador to the UK and serves as Benjamin Netanyahu's chief of staff, has been detained by Israeli police following allegations of obstructin...
UK Prepares Large Military Deployment in Greenland
The UK is planning a significant military presence in Greenland. This move aims to bolster defense capabilities and strengthen ties with the Arctic region amid geopolitical changes. While specific det...
Former MI6 chief reveals how Putin's doubles can be identified
A former director of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) has disclosed information on identifying Vladimir Putin's alleged body doubles used for public appearances. The source, who provided th...
Former MI6 Chief Reveals How Putin's Doubles Can Be Identified
A former director of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) has disclosed methods by which Russian President Vladimir Putin’s doubles or impostors can be identified, offering insight into the sec...
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