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Turkey and United States Revisit F-35 Deal as Ankara Pushes for Reinstatement in Fighter Jet Programme
The United States and Turkey are making renewed efforts to resolve their long-standing dispute over the F-35 fifth-generation fighter jet, with expectations rising that an agreement could be reached by the end of 2025. US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack…
Putin’s Naval Escalation in the Channel Marks a New Phase in Maritime Confrontation
Escorting shadow fleet tankers with warships signals a direct challenge to Western enforcement of sanctions. In a development that could mark a new phase in maritime tensions between Russia and the West, the Russian Navy has for the first time…
Russia’s Summer Offensive Falters Amid High Costs and Limited Gains
Russia’s much-anticipated summer offensive in Ukraine is faltering, just weeks after its launch, despite an unprecedented number of attacks across a wide front. Analysis suggests that while Russian forces have achieved limited tactical gains, the broader campaign has failed to…
Europol Warns of Rising Terror Threat as EU Faces Surge in Plots and Arrests
Europe is facing a renewed and persistent threat from terrorism, according to a hard-hitting new report from Europol, which reveals a sharp increase in foiled plots, radicalisation cases, and arrests across the European Union. The 2025 edition of Europol’s “European…
