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NATO scrambles aircraft after Russian Kh-101 missile crosses into Poland
A Russian missile crossed into Poland as strikes killed 10 in Ukraine. NATO now faces a fresh test of eastern-flank air defence and escalation control.
Russian missile lands in Poland as massive Ukraine barrage kills nine and tests NATO defenses
A Russian missile crossed into Poland as Moscow launched 70 missiles and 280 drones at Ukraine, killing nine and testing NATO defenses.
North Korea troop deployment could reshape Russia’s next offensive in Ukraine
North Korea may send 30,000 more troops to Russia, raising new risks for Ukraine, Europe and Asia as Zelenskyy meets Trump.
Romania shoots down second drone in two days as Ukraine war tests NATO airspace defences
Romania has shot down two drones in two days. The interceptions protect NATO airspace but raise the risk of a direct confrontation with Russia.
UN backs Volker TĂĽrk for second term despite US, Russia and Israel opposition
Major powers opposed Volker TĂĽrk, but 144 states backed him. The vote turns his second term into a test of United Nations human rights independence.
China targets 14 European entities as Russia sanctions trigger new EU trade confrontation
EU sanctions on Chinese suppliers have triggered immediate retaliation. European defence firms now face a new test of their dependence on Chinese inputs.
Reckitt Benckiser (LSE: RKT) advances Russia exit with ÂŁ175m disposal loss
Reckitt Benckiser Group is accepting a ÂŁ175 million post-tax loss to sell its Russian hygiene operations. The disposal reduces sanctions and geopolitical exposure while leaving adjusted profit expectations and its Russian health business intact.
Why the Epstein files fight is now turning into a foreign influence investigation
Jamie Raskin’s Epstein foreign agent probe raises questions over foreign influence, DOJ records, FARA and Trump-era oversight.
Why Russia’s live-fire drill near the UK could test NATO resolve
Russia’s live-fire drill near the UK is raising NATO security concerns as Andy Burnham backs Ukraine and naval tensions rise.
ASEAN ministers demand Hormuz reopening as Iran war threatens Southeast Asian economies
Iran threatens ASEAN’s energy security while Myanmar and the South China Sea remain unresolved. Manila must turn diplomatic access into measurable progress.