Top global arms producers’ revenues surge as major wars rage: SIPRI report
From Israel to Elon Musk’s SpaceX and other giant companies in the US and Europe, arms producers had a profitable 2024.
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How will ‘limited’ US nuclear tests avoid any explosions?
During a 60 Minutes TV interview, Trump accuses Russia, China and Pakistan of testing nuclear weapons.
China denies nuclear testing, calls on US to maintain moratorium
US president claims China, Russia have carried out secret nuclear weapon tests as he seeks to justify return to testing.
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Is Trump launching a new nuclear arms race with first US tests in 33 years?
Trump announced that the US will start testing nuclear weapons regularly. Here’s what that means for the world.
Four killed as man detonates explosive device at Ukraine train station
The suspect, a 23-year-old Kharkiv resident who recently attempted to cross into Belarus, was among the dead.
North Korea test-fires multiple ballistic missiles as APEC summit nears
Experts warn N Korea could launch provocative missile tests before or during the upcoming APEC summit in South Korea.
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Trump, Putin to meet: Will Ukraine get US Tomahawks or not?
The US has suggested supplying Tomahawk weapons to Ukraine if Russia does not negotiate a ceasefire.
Germany pledges $2bn in military aid for Ukraine as Kyiv seeks more funds
Ukraine says it will need $120bn in defence funding in 2026 to stave off Russia’s more than three-year war.
North Korea unveils ‘most powerful’ missile at 80th anniversary parade
The Hwasong-20 ICBM was revealed on the 80th anniversary of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,323
Here are the key events from day 1,323 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Why are US Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine a ‘red line’ for Russia?
Russia claims US Tomahawks won’t do much to help Ukraine, but could signal US ‘interference’.
