Two Greek F-16 fighter jets based in Cyprus were scrambled after a drone was detected near Lebanese airspace. The airspace over Larnaca airport was temporarily closed.
Britain is sending the destroyer HMS Dragon and helicopters to Cyprus to strengthen air defense. This decision was made after the Iranian drone attack on Akrotiri airbase.
According to him, Ukraine, as Europe's de facto defense line, is ready to share practical experience and technologies for countering drones with allies and called for it. The President also called for investment in Ukrainian unmanned solutions.
Qatar's Patriot interceptor missile stockpiles will last for four days at current usage rates. Qatar halted LNG production after an Iranian drone attack, causing gas prices to rise.
Ukraine has agreed to help Great Britain counter Iranian drones, which has not only a military but also a political dimension. Expert Stanislav Zhelikhovsky explained how this will strengthen Ukraine's position and affect global security.
Great Britain appealed to Ukraine with a request to help partners from the Persian Gulf in shooting down Iranian drones. President Zelensky agreed, and expert Andriy Kramarov noted that Ukraine can provide methodology and instructors, but not combat crews.
Great Britain has asked Ukraine to involve experts to help its Gulf partners shoot down Iranian drones. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has also allowed the US to use British bases for defense in the Middle East.
The Green Party ousted Starmer's Labour from a traditional stronghold in Manchester. Labour finished in third place, which was a blow to the authority of the head of government.
Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit, where he will discuss fair economic conditions for German companies and China's assistance in ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. He emphasized the importance of the European context of Germany's policy towards China.
Germany is increasing its support for Ukraine, raising military aid to 11. 5 billion euros by 2026. The EU is also working on a 90 billion euro loan mechanism for Ukraine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced increased aid to Ukraine in the areas of air defense and energy resilience. London has allocated £500 million in air defense aid and mobilized a significant number of generators.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the need to block Russia's "shadow fleet" to increase pressure. Hundreds of entities have already been sanctioned, including 48 "shadow fleet" vessels and Transneft.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Russia has not achieved its strategic goals in four years of war, despite colossal losses. According to him, Russia has lost over 500,000 lives, seizing only one percent of Ukraine's territory.
Former British ambassador Peter Mandelson has been arrested by detectives investigating allegations of misconduct in public office. This follows his friendship with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
US President Donald Trump has urged Great Britain to maintain full control over Diego Garcia island. This would allow strikes against Iran if necessary.
The UK government is closing a legal loophole that allowed AI developers to avoid responsibility for disseminating illegal material. Now, all chatbot providers must comply with the Online Safety Act.
Keir Starmer stated that Russia is building up its potential even amidst the war, which creates a growing risk for all of Europe and NATO. He emphasized that Russia's rearmament could accelerate after the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to resign despite pressure over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador. He has vowed to continue fighting to prevent the populist Reform party from coming to power.
Donald Trump shared an AI-generated photo on social media where he shows foreign leaders a modified map of the United States. On it, the territories of Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela are included as part of the United States.
Bloomberg learned that Starmer's premiership is under threat after the resignation of key aides. His office insists he is "optimistic."
The Chief of Staff to the UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has resigned over a scandal surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the US. This occurred due to Mandelson's connections with Jeffrey Epstein and his misleading of officials.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has apologized for appointing Peter Mandelson, despite his ties to convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer stated that Mandelson lied to him about the depth of his relationship with Epstein.
The leadership of "United Russia" has identified five key candidates for the party list for the 2026 State Duma elections. Among them are the head of "Yunarmia" Vladislav Golovin and war correspondent Yevgeny Poddubny.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called recent Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector particularly brutal and insidious during a conversation with US President Donald Trump. He noted that the temperature had dropped below -20 °C.
Former UK Ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, has resigned from the Labour Party following accusations of ties to Jeffrey Epstein. He is suspected of receiving payments and attempting to block a tax on bankers' bonuses.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping criticized US President Donald Trump for destabilizing the world order and risking a transition to the "law of the jungle. " The statement was made during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
US President Donald Trump criticized the UK's plans to strengthen economic ties with China, calling it a "very dangerous" strategy. This happened after Prime Minister Keir Starmer's negotiations with Xi Jinping, where the parties agreed on a "strategic partnership" and the reduction of trade barriers.
Chinese President Xi Jinping praised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China. The UK promises broader access to Chinese markets for the British service sector, including visa-free travel.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has begun a visit to China to reset economic relations. This is the first visit of a British head of government to the PRC in eight years.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has begun a three-day visit to China to bring bilateral relations out of a "deep freeze" and open up new opportunities for British exports. This is the first visit by a British head of government to the PRC in eight years.