The US has launched consecutive strikes on Iranian military and civilian infrastructure, prompting Iran's Revolutionary Guards to retaliate amid heightened regional tensions.
US military strikes Iran again after IRGC attacks on civilian shipping, closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz and impacting global oil trade.
Iran buried former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei after a U.S.-Israel strike, highlighting uncertainties in leadership transition and escalating regional tensions.
The US has intensified military strikes against Iran targeting maritime interference in the Strait of Hormuz following tanker attacks, escalating regional tensions and economic sanctions.
US President Trump pledges to remove Syria from the terrorism sponsorship list, opening new investment opportunities and signaling a strategic US policy shift in the Middle East.
Germany announces a record €124.7 billion defense budget for 2026, marking a significant increase amid NATO’s evolving military spending landscape and U.S. pressure.
Canada selects Germany's TKMS to build up to 12 advanced submarines, boosting NATO's Arctic defense and signaling deeper transatlantic cooperation.
Russian forces launched a concentrated missile and drone strike on Kyiv, causing civilian casualties and damaging residential buildings and infrastructure across multiple districts.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs calls for NATO to prepare for possible escalation with Russia, stressing the need for stronger military capabilities beyond increased defense budgets.
German and US foreign ministers reaffirmed their partnership and discussed NATO contributions and support for Ukraine amid global economic and geopolitical challenges.
Germany commits an additional €300 million to the Czech-led ammunition supply initiative for Ukraine, ensuring the procurement of 50,000 rounds amid a shrinking donor base.