Tag: Military and defense

Britain will provide intel to Cyprus to help fight Russia's sanctions evasion

NICOSIA, Cyprus -- Britain will provide intelligence to a newly formed unit in Cyprus tasked with preventing Russia evade international sanctions, according to...

US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern

TOKYO -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with officials in Japan on Tuesday to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington's...

Mexican soldiers will get a pay raise after elimination of oversight agencies, president says

MEXICO CITY -- Mexico’s president said Monday that much of the money gained by eliminating independent oversight and regulatory agencies will go to...

China's ban on key high-tech materials could have broad impact on industries, economy

BANGKOK -- China has banned exports of key materials used to make a wide range of products, including smartphones, electric vehicles, radar systems...

European Union orders TikTok to preserve data related to Romanian election

LONDON -- European Union regulators ordered TikTok on Thursday to retain any information related to Romania's presidential election, after the country’s top defense...

Putin signs off record Russian defense spending

KYIV, Ukraine -- Russian President Vladimir Putin approved budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels as Moscow seeks to prevail in...