Separatists Hijack Train Carrying Over 400 Passengers in Pakistan – The New York Times
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Sweden says Russia is greatest threat to its security – BBC.com
Aleks Phillips & Paulin Kola BBC News Getty Images Sweden’s security service said Russia’s activities were mainly aimed at undermining Nato cohesion Russia poses the greatest threat to Sweden due to its aggressive attitude towards the West, the Scandinavian nation’s security service Sapo has said. It wrote in its annual report that while Sweden joining
EU chief says member countries must use a new defense loan to buy European, not American – The Associated Press
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries must purchase military equipment made in Europe under a new loan program meant to help the continent provide for its own security, a top EU official said Tuesday, even though most of its defense materiel currently comes from U.S. suppliers. At
Somali al-Shabab militants storm Qahira Hotel in Beledweyne – BBC.com
Armed Islamists have stormed a hotel in the city of Beledweyne in central Somalia, and a siege is ongoing, police and witnesses have said. The attack by al-Shabab began with a car bomb exploding, followed by gunmen entering the hotel, leading to intense clashes with security forces. Police said at least four people had been
Pakistan police say gunmen took 35 hostages in attack on train – Reuters
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Deterrence is a key issue as army chiefs from 30-plus countries talk about a Ukraine force – The Associated Press
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine has key questions it wants answered as army chiefs from over 30 countries arrive Tuesday in Paris for talks on creating an international force to deter future Russian aggression once a ceasefire is established . They include troop size, location and, crucially, military options in the event of a transgression.
What’s mattered most amid Trump’s chaos so far – Vox.com
The beginning of Donald Trump’s second presidential term has most certainly been full of sound and fury. What has it signified? As in the first Trump administration, it’s been challenging to distinguish between the controversies of the day that will soon be forgotten, and the concrete changes that truly matter and will last. On many
South Sudan tensions: Uganda deploys forces to Juba, military chief says – BBC.com
Uganda has deployed special forces to South Sudan’s capital, Juba, to help President Salva Kiir to “secure it”, Uganda’s military chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said. The move comes as tensions escalate between Kiir and his deputy Riek Machar, raising fears that their fragile peace deal could collapse and a conflict could resume. Gen Kainerugaba
Dalai Lama says his successor will be born outside China – CNN
New Delhi Reuters — The Dalai Lama’s successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a new book, raising the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the Himalayan region he fled more than six decades ago. Tibetans worldwide want the institution of the Dalai Lama to
Few Consumers Are Buying American-Made Products. Will Tariffs Change That?
Key Takeaways A new survey shows that while buying American is not a top priority for consumers now, that could change if tariffs drive up prices. So far, there’s been little evidence that U.S. manufacturing is stepping up to meet a potential increase in demand. Factory operations continue to run below full capacity, and data