Who’s the boss when it comes to defense: NATO or the EU? (www.politico.eu)
Both NATO and the EU want to spend a €100 billion on defense — and that’s leading to clashes between the two Brussels-based institutions....
Gaza doctors save baby from womb of mother killed in Israeli airstrike (www.theguardian.com)
Doctors in Gaza have saved a baby from the womb of her mother as she lay dying from head injuries sustained in an in Israeli airstrike. The girl was delivered via an emergency caesarean section at a hospital in Rafah....
The missiles that could give US ally the edge over China (www.newsweek.com)
The Philippines, a U.S. ally, has hailed as a “game-changer” the delivery of new supersonic missiles that it believes will significantly beef up its coastal defenses amid rising tensions with China....
Vladimir Putin not welcome at French ceremony for 80th anniversary of D-day (www.theguardian.com)
France says Russia can be represented but president will not be invited because of war in Ukraine...
Chinese EV makers won’t get subsidies from Mexico after US pressure (arstechnica.com)
Jordan van den Berg: The 'Robin Hood' TikToker taking on Australian landlords (www.bbc.com)
Three years ago, lawyer Jordan van den Berg was an obscure TikTok creator who made videos that mocked real estate agents....
Iranian officials report no damage around targeted Isfahan, lift flight restrictions. (apnews.com)
Air defense batteries fired in several provinces over reports of drones being in the air, state television reported....
Children below 12 yrs must get to sit with at least one parent: DGCA to airlines (www.hindustantimes.com)
Orbán to Brussels: Time to shake up ‘bad’ EU leadership (www.politico.eu)
“If the leadership proves to be bad, it must be replaced. It’s that simple,” Hungarian leader says....
Congress candidate claims Constitution ‘forced’ on Goa, PM Modi reacts (www.hindustantimes.com)
‘India’s security can’t be outsourced’: Army chief stresses on self-reliance (www.hindustantimes.com)
Cong moves Election Commission, alleges misinformation by BJP about its Lok Sabha poll manifesto (www.hindustantimes.com)
India test fires new version of medium range ballistic missile (www.hindustantimes.com)
Jairam Ramesh on PM's mangalsutra remark: 'Narendra Modi is Vish Guru, never respected…' (www.hindustantimes.com)
Yogi Adityanath says Congress wants to impose Sharia law (www.hindustantimes.com)
Russia recruiting female convicts into the military report says, as the role of women in the Ukraine war expands (www.businessinsider.com)
Russia is recruiting female convicts to boost its military forces, a Ukrainian intelligence spokesperson said....
Fine, Sanctions, or Waiver: Iranian Gas Will Come at a Price for Pakistan (arynews.tv)
Germany arrests EU Parliament staffer over bombshell claims he spied for China (www.politico.eu)
“The accused repeatedly passed on information about negotiations and decisions in the European Parliament to his intelligence service client,” authorities said....
Report: Staffer of Germany's AfD arrested over China espionage suspicions (www.reuters.com)
German police have arrested an employee of an Alternative for Germany (AfD) politician in the eastern German city of Dresden on suspicion of espionage for China, broadcasters ARD, RBB and SWR reported on Tuesday....
What $61bn US aid boost could mean for Ukraine (www.bbc.com)
A $61bn package of military aid for Ukraine could be signed off within days. So what weapons might it receive and what difference could they make in trying to stem Russian advances?...
Five rockets fired from Iraq towards U.S. military base in Syria (www.reuters.com)
Bruises and broken ribs - Israel's unexplained prison deaths (www.bbc.com)
“Pray for me mum,” Abdulrahman Mari said. “Things are getting harder here. They might not let me speak to you again”....
Iranian foreign minister says it will not escalate conflict and mocks Israeli weapons as ‘toys that our children play with’ (www.nbcnews.com)
In an interview with NBC News, Hossein Amirabdollahian refused to acknowledge that Israel was behind the recent attack on his country....
Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report says (apnews.com)
Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average, two top climate monitoring organizations reported Monday, warning of the consequences for human health, glacier melt and economic activity....