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UK to build six new weapons factories amid global threats

LONDON, UK: As global tensions rise and Europe's defense posture shifts, the UK is ramping up its military readiness with a 1.5 billion pound plan to build new weapons and explosives factories.

The announcement comes as Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares to unveil a sweeping review of Britain's military capabilities. This review is part of a broader push to strengthen the nation's defense in response to what h

Europe set for 11% rise in tourist spending, WTTC report says

MADRID, Spain: Europe's tourism sector is poised for a strong 2025, with international visitor spending projected to grow by 11 percent and reach US$838 billion, according to a new report by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). France and Spain are expected to lead the surge, with record-breaking tourist numbers on the horizon.

In contrast, the WTTC predicts a seven pe

Ukraine lacks money for military finance minister

MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak earlier estimated the budget shortfall at around $10-12 billion

Ukraine does not have enough money to fund its military and will have to overhaul this year's budget in order to close the gap, Finance Minister Sergey Marchenko has admitted.

The shortfall stems from changes in the amount of Western aid and the evolving situation on the battlefield, he added.

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Kremlin confirms Putin warning after Ukrainian drone strikes

US President Donald Trump previously said Vladimir Putin has warned him of an upcoming response

Russian President Vladimir Putin told his US counterpart, Donald Trump, that Moscow would respond to Ukraine's recent attacks on Russian airbases, the Kremlin has confirmed.

Following a phone call with Putin on Wednesday, Trump announced on his Truth Social account that the two leaders had discus

NATO aspirant reining in pro-bloc propaganda

Georgia is set to fold a 20-year-old NGO advocating Western integration into the Foreign Ministry

The Georgian government is set to fold a media center promoting Western integration into the Foreign Ministry, according to its director.

The Information Center on NATO and EU, based in Tbilisi, was launched in 200

Moscow accuses British NGO of subversive activities in universities

The Oxford Russia Fund used professors to spread LGBT material and gather political intel, the Federal Security Service has said

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has accused the UK-based Oxford Russia Fund of conducting a covert influence campaign in Russian universities aimed at undermining national security. The organization had already been declared 'undesirable' by Moscow, a designatio

Over 30 countries to convene in Russia for 'Digitalisation of Industrial Russia' Conference

Moscow [Russia], June 5 (ANI): Nizhny Novgorod is set to host the anniversary edition of the 'Digitalisation of Industrial Russia' (CIPR) conference from June 2 to 8, bringing together delegates from over 30 countries. Supported by the TV BRICS International Media Network as an official information partner, the high-level event will focus on enhancing cooperation in digital transformation and industrial innovation.

Russia bans British Council

The prosecutor general has designated the organization as undesirable for promoting the UKs interests under the guise of teaching English

The Russian Prosecutor General's Office has banned the British Council from operating in the country, accusing it of spreading LGBTQ propaganda and undermining Russia's domestic and foreign policy.

An official statement on Thursday accused the council of

Pentagon redirects missile components from Kiev to own forces WSJ

Fuzes meant for Ukraines air defense have been diverted to US units in the Middle East, according to the outlet

The Pentagon has redirected key missile components originally intended for Ukraine's air defense to American forces in the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing a confidential notification sent to Congress last week. The move comes as US President Donald Tru

North Korea reiterates 'unconditional' support for Russia

Leader Kim Jong-un has pledged full backing for Moscow in the Ukraine conflict

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has pledged unwavering support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict during a meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu in Pyongyang on Wednesday. The two sides discussed strengthening their

North Korea reiterates unconditional support for Russia

Leader Kim Jong-un has pledged full backing for Moscow in the Ukraine conflict

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has pledged unwavering support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict during a meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu in Pyongyang on Wednesday. The two sides discussed strengthening their strategic partnership and commemorating the contributions of North Korean troops

Russia claims new railway sabotage near Ukraine

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Russia reports new railway sabotage near Ukraine

The crew of a locomotive in Voronezh Region managed to halt the train in time to avoid casualties, the FSB has said

An explosive device has damaged a railway track in Russia's Voronezh Region on Thursday morning, according to the Federal Security Service (FSB). The incident follows what Moscow said were two Ukrainian "terrorist attacks" on railroad infrastructure earlier this week in the border B

Russian press crew hit by Ukrainian drones

One person has been wounded and the crews vehicle burned, according to Zvezda TV

A Russian press crew from Zvezda TV came under attack by Ukrainian drones while working near the front line in Kherson Region, the outlet reported on Thursday. One person - a military escort traveling with the team - was wounded.

According to Zvezda, the crew's vehicle was hit twice by drones after evading stri

Russia seizes two Ukrainian Abrams tanks - MOD (VIDEO)

Moscow's forces have taken several pieces of Western-made weaponry in Sumy Region, the Defense Ministry said

Russian forces have seized two Ukrainian US-made M1 Abrams tanks at the border with Ukraine's Sumy Region, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said, releasing a purported video of the operation.

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