World Politics - Page 5

October 15

Israel to deploy first combat-ready laser weapon system for operational air defense

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems completes Iron Beam laser interceptor that destroys rockets and drones at a fraction of the cost of conventional missile systems.

October 15

IDF says body turned over by Hamas doesn't match any hostages

The Israel Defense Forces announced that a corpse surrendered by Hamas was not a match for any of the hostages who are supposed to be released.

October 14

African island nation plunged into political chaos as president flees country, military seizes control

Madagascar's president fled the country, and the military is taking over, according to an Associated Press report about the African nation.

October 13

Trump credits Iran nuclear strikes for kickstarting Israel-Hamas peace deal

President Donald Trump says the strikes against Iranian nuclear sites were key to the Israel-Hamas deal following the release of 20 Israeli hostages from Gaza.

October 12

Zelenskyy touts ‘productive’ talks with Trump on strengthening Ukrainian air defense, long-range capabilities

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called his recent conversations with President Donald Trump "very productive" amid Russia's war.

October 9

Fairways, friendship and a $6 billion deal: How Finland's president found a partner in Trump

Finnish President Alexander Stubb's personal rapport with President Donald Trump through golf translates into Arctic defense cooperation and icebreaker contracts.

October 4

Japan poised for first female prime minister after ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader

Former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister after winning the Liberal Democratic Party leadership race.

September 29

Trump unveils 20-point plan to secure peace in Gaza, including granting some Hamas members 'amnesty'

Trump presented a 20-point Gaza peace plan at the White House on Monday, pushing for a ceasefire and hostage release. Arab leaders voice support as Israel hits Houthis in Yemen

September 27

Russia's Sergey Lavrov warns NATO countries in UNGA speech after Trump shifts tone on Ukraine

At UNGA, Lavrov warned NATO and the U.S. of a “decisive response," slams Iran sanctions and challenges Trump’s shift on Ukraine in a fiery address.

September 19

Russian jets violate Estonian airspace, foreign minister says

Russian jets carrying Kinzhal ballistic missiles breached Estonian airspace, prompting NATO interception and potential Article 4 consultation requests, according to sources.