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Migrants in Libya, including young girls, face risk of being raped, tortured, UN declares
A report published on Tuesday by the UN Human Rights Office and the UN Support Mission said migrants are rounded up and abducted by criminal trafficking networks.
Pentagon policy chief Colby calls for NATO to be based on 'partnership rather than dependency'
Estonia says Russia planning military buildup to shift power in Europe
US to hand NATO commands in Italy, Virginia to European officers
NATO's Rutte likens Trump to a 'daddy' in Israel-Iran conflict
Asked about Rutte's comments, Trump later said he appreciated the terms of endearment. "He did it very affectionately," Trump said. "Daddy, you're my daddy."
NATO's Rutte says Europe and America must meet the challenge of rearmament together
"Only Europe and North America together can rise up to meet the challenge of [Russian] rearmament," Rutte added.
Why Israel's war with Iran has international significance - opinion
While the war is not over, its significance in the international arena is visible already.
Germany's Merz sees no reason to criticize Israeli, US attacks on Iran
"There is no reason for us to criticize what Israel started a week ago, nor is there any reason to criticize what America did last weekend," Merz said. NATO's Rutte defended the US's attack as well.
Britain to invest billions in defense spending following escalating fears, threats of World War III
Britain will build at least six new munitions plants, procure up to 7,000 British-made long-range weapons, and launch new communication systems for the battlefield.
Israel’s billion-dollar laser weapon could dominate global defense – or be killed by politics
Israel’s laser weapons debut in combat as NATO eyes next-gen defenses. Low-cost, battlefield-proven tech—but geopolitics may block export deals.
Turkey re-positions itself to influence the Middle East during Trump admin - analysis
Turkey is repositioning itself as a key regional and global power by mediating conflicts, strengthening ties across the Middle East, and aligning with the Trump administration's goals.
Palestinian rights group takes UK gov't to court over sale of F-35 parts to Israel
The case was brought by Al-Haq, a Palestinian human rights group, which argues that the UK government is in breach of the law by continuing to participate in the F-35 program.
Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine after three years of war
Putin said that Russia was proposing direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul in an attempt to "eliminate the root causes of the conflict" and "to achieve the restoration of a long-term, lasting peace."
Turkey can be counterbalance to Iranian, Russian influence with US support - opinion
Tom Barrack - Trump's new ambassador to Ankara - will make repositioning Turkey as a necessary US strategic partner in the region a key mandate.
