Swedish, Polish firms invest in TNT plants to quench Europe’s ammo thirst
WARSAW, Poland — Swedish company Swebal is building the first trinitrotoluene (TNT) factory to be opened in Sweden…
Swedish arms maker to set up major ammunition plant in Estonia
BERLIN — A Swedish defense company is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern…
We don’t know what Trump wants from us, Estonia’s defense minister protests – POLITICO
In his view, NATO allies would then be open at least to discussing the request, like Estonia. “But…
Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as an emboldened Russia starts spring offensive | Latest News
The Iran war has deflected global attention from Russia’s all-out invasion of its neighbor Ukraine as Europe’s biggest…
Britain steps back from Africa with new aid cuts – POLITICO
“These steep cuts will impact the most marginalized and left behind communities,” said Romilly Greenhill, CEO of Bond,…
India aims to ‘dramatically’ deepen ties with EU amid Iran war, global turmoil – POLITICO
While U.S. President Donald Trump is pressing EU countries to help clear the Strait of Hormuz, India has…
Germany’s Merz sits powerless as Trump attacks European allies in Oval Office – POLITICO
Merz needs close ties with both the British prime minister and Sánchez. Starmer is an important ally in…
Chinese state company helps Russian ally build ammunition plant
Ukraine war Nikkei investigation: Belarus partner’s contract suspected of supporting Moscow’s war effort Photocopies of documents on Belarusian…
Far North police find firearm, meth and offensive weapon in stolen car
Jenny Ling Multimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate· 31 Dec, 2025 12:53 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listen Access to Herald Premium…
EU to be ‘ready’ for war with Russia by 2030 – POLITICO
“A militarised Russia poses a persistent threat to European security for the foreseeable future,” says the document, which was…
N. Korea Gains Combat Savvy, Advanced Arms in Ukraine-Russia War: Intel
North Korea has been gaining modern battlefield experience and advanced military technology through its troops’ active involvement in…
We need a new transatlantic bargain – POLITICO
But these challenges, though very real, must not lead to inaction. With new leaders in Washington, Brussels and…