US takes action against Beijing’s espionage and propaganda. What will Europe do?
The news is getting so common that it is hardly news anymore. Chinese espionage is becoming a major threat for Western security.
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Ukraine’s government alarmed by rising army desertions
In the first eight months of 2024, 45,543 soldiers deserted from the Ukrainian army, according to data leaked by the Prosecutor General's Office and subsequenly…
Stopping Russia might take more than ‘offering’ peace
With Ukraine’s situation becoming increasingly precarious, it is time to confront, head-on, the most dangerous of the many illusions entertained by the Western…
Zelensky: Ukraine entry into NATO should happen ‘now’
NATO should admit Ukraine immediately to help end Russia's invasion of the country, said Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky.
EU lags behind as major powers fight to reconquer the moon
The European Union is lagging behind as space agencies race to reconquer the moon.
Kyiv willing to surrender Ukraine territory for peace, German media reports
“The prognosis is poor. People don’t really want to fight anymore. The injustices of war could tear society apart.”
EU condemns all attacks on UN missions, foreign policy chief Borrell says
Brussels has condemned all attacks against United Nations missions in a statement published by outgoing foreign policy chief Josep Borrell.
Sweden police investigate shooting near Israeli target
Swedish police said on Thursday they were investigating a shooting near an Israeli target in the city of Gothenburg, which the national broadcaster said was a unit…
To see what Putin’s 2022 invasion means, look to 1494
The French invasion of Italy in 1494 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, although divided by centuries, bear uncanny parallels.
Dutch parliament votes NATO spending norm into law
A large majority in the Dutch parliament on October 8 approved the fixation of the two per cent spending norm in defence.
Commend Israel for emancipating the world from ‘odious infestations of terrorists’
As this is written, the world is still waiting for Israel to strike the blow that it has promised against Iran in response to Iran firing 180 ballistic missiles…
American success traces back to its European roots, whether US patriots like it or not
In 2003, neoconservative thinker Robert Kagan published a book titled, "Of Paradise and Power: America and Europe in the New World Order.
NoName attacks websites of Belgian cities and provinces
Russian hackers are suspected of attacking Belgian local government websites after they mysteriously disappeared from the net on October 7.
Ireland-Israel tensions hit new high as Dublin refuses request to move UN peacekeepers
Tensions between Israel and Ireland have increased after Dublin refused a request from Jerusalem to move Irish United Nations peacekeepers stationed in Lebanon.
Poland’s military chief of staff calls for mandatory conscription
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EU greenlights tariffs on Chinese EVs, escalating trade war
The China Chamber of Commerce to the EU expressed its discontent with the decision, labelling the anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles as a…
Zelensky and Western leaders aim at exhausting Russia. Is that going to work?
A war of attrition against Russia has never proved to be a good idea.
Five reasons why Israel’s 7-front war is so hard to win
Over the past three weeks Israel has delivered an exceptional masterclass in intelligence-led military operations.
Shots fired at Israeli embassy in Sweden, explosions near embassy in Denmark
Shots were reported to have been fired at the Israeli embassy in Stockholm, Sweden, after Iran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles into Israel.
EU condemns Iranian missile attack on Israel
The European Union has "condemned" Iran’s ballistic missile strike on Israel and called for an immediate ceasefire across the Middle East.
Russian forces in complete control of Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine, war bloggers say
Russian troops are in complete control of the town of Vuhledar in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, the SHOT Telegram channel and pro-Russian war bloggers said on…
‘Ukraine would not exist without the US,’ says new NATO chief Rutte
Ukraine owes its continued existence to the United States, NATO's new Secretary General Mark Rutte has claimed.
‘If we don’t win the war, Europe will pay the price,’ top Israeli official claims
When asked by Brussels Signal about the future of relations with Iran, Regev insisted: “We do not support any peace process with Tehran,” and said he considered…
Days among the war graves of Normandy, and I remember brave men and monstrous men
Robert Deegan is dead.
Biden announces $8 billion in military aid for Ukraine
US President Joe Biden announced more than $8 billion in military assistance for Ukraine on Thursday to help Kyiv "win this war" against Russian invaders, using…
The key to Ukraine is in Beijing
President Zelensky has a new “victory plan,” which he has brought with him on his visit to the United States this week.
Ukraine blasts ‘Chinese support for Russia’
Ukraine has blasted China for its political and economic support of Russia amid Kyiv's latest charm offensive at the United Nations.
The pagers are part of Israel’s perma-war, where only technology and scale change
For friends of Israel, the murderous events in Lebanon last week were a sobering reminder that all wars are fought by evil means, and innocent people, including…
Polish foreign minister suggests ‘Crimea could be governed by UN’
Ukraine and its Tatar minority have reacted angrily to Polish foreign minister Radosław Sikorski’s remarks at the Yalta European Strategy Forum after he said…
Chinese car firm shows interest in Audi’s endangered Brussels plant
Nio, a Chinese manufacturer of electric vehicles (EV's), is said to be considering the takeover of Audi's Brussels car plant, which is due to shut down.