China’s Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., part of CSSC, marked the floatout of its second, large domestically-built cruise ship. It comes as Chian continues to invest in the sector and looks to become a competitor in the market dominated by a few European shipbuilders. The second ship which was…

BRUSSELS -- Germany will step up to the new security demands in Europe, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier vowed on Monday, as his country marked 70 years of NATO membership against the background of the Trump administration signaling that U.S. priorities lie elsewhere. “Today, with (Russian…

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The Russian military intelligence agency (GRU) oversaw the recruitment of prisoners into assault units known as "Storm Z." It also funded the units and collected of information about casualties, RFE/RL's Systema reports in its investigative documentary The Slaughter Of Ghosts: How Russian Prisoners…

Will Russia one day be brought to justice for its crimes in Ukraine? Plans for a special tribunal are in place, but nothing has yet been decided at a political level. Details of the tribunal, to be held under the auspices of the Council of Europe, are still secret. What is certain is that Russian…

The Unmanned Systems Forces have begun recruiting members for its new women's unit called the Harpies, the branch announced on April 2. The Harpies also include male personnel, but the "role of pilots who deliver the final blows will be performed exclusively by women," the unit said on Telegram.…

Cluster munitions have earned a reputation as one of the ugliest weapons. By scattering lots of small bombs over a wide area, they killed and maimed so many civilians that more than 100 nations — including most of Europe — signed an international ban. But if Europe is serious about defending itself…

UK Defence Intelligence has devoted its latest update on the Russo-Ukrainian war to Moscow's recruitment of foreigners for the war against Ukraine. Source: UK Defence Intelligence update on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: UK intelligence reported that, according to a recent…

The Polish army has reported that a military helicopter belonging to Russia's Baltic Fleet violated Polish airspace on the evening of Friday 25 April. Source: Polish Armed Forces Operational Command in a statement on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: A Russian military helicopter…

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HMS St Albans was activated to monitor the Russian vessel RFN Admiral Golovoko (Image: Royal Navy ) A Russian warship brazenly prowling British waters has been monitored and tracked by the Royal Navy who launched to intercept the Kremlin vessel from the sea and air. The Plymouth-based Type 23…

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The post came shortly after Trump met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome. President Donald Trump speaks with reporters Friday aboard Air Force One as he travels to attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome. | Evan Vucci/AP 04/26/2025 11:17 AM EDT President Donald Trump said Saturday that he is…

The Swedish Gripens conducted their first Alpha Scramble for the NATO Air Policing mission, intercepting a Russian Il-20 Coot over the Baltic Sea. Two Swedish Air Force’s (Flygvapnet) JAS39 Gripen conducted their first interception of a Russian Air Force (RuAF) aircraft as part of the NATO Enhanced…

Why Russia’s Military Collapse is Closer Than You Think War Ukraine World North America Europe Eastern Europe Middle East Asia Economics Business Technology Finance Agriculture Videos Podcasts Analysis Corruption Watch Opinions Culture History Sports Classifieds Spotlight Cartoons North America…

The American corporation McDonald's has filed an application for trademark registration in Russia. Source: Meduza, a Latvia-based Russian media outlet Details: McDonald's has submitted an application to Russia's Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) to register its trademark.…

Homepage News Sport Photos 11:39 25 Apr 2025 Ulyana Guz The Come Back Alive Charity Foundation team, in partnership with the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, is launching Ukraine's first nationwide wheelchair basketball competition for veterans and military personnel. The event will be held in Kyiv on…

More than 150 beaches along Russia’s southern Black Sea coast remain unsuitable for summer vacations due to ongoing contamination from a recent oil spill, the head of Russia’s consumer safety watchdog said Friday. Oil slicks continue to be detected off the coast of Anapa, a popular resort town in…

An American man identified as the son of a deputy director of the CIA was killed in eastern Ukraine in 2024 while fighting under contract for the Russian military, according to an investigation by independent Russian media. Michael Alexander Gloss, 21, died on 4 April 2024 in “Eastern Europe”,…

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Europe Sikorski says joint missile defense could protect Europe from Russian threats from Kaliningrad Jo Harper | 16.04.2025 - Update : 16.04.2025 Polish Foreign Affairs Minister Radoslaw Sikorski WARSAW Poland's foreign minister said missile defense based on Polish-German cooperation could help…

Rachel Cleetus Policy Director Last week, hundreds of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA ) employees were fired for a second time (!) by the Trump administration. Since then, news reports have indicated that NOAA will face further drastic cuts in staffing and budgets soon,…

Image Credits: Danish MOD/X The Danish government plans to modernise the Danish Navy with 25 new vessels, advanced unmanned systems, and a strong focus on protecting critical underwater infrastructure. The plan comes after the increasing Russian assertiveness, technological advancements in naval…

Indonesia’s Defense Ministry denied reports that Russia requested permission to station military aircraft on Indonesian territory, stating it will not allow such arrangements, Bloomberg reported on 16 April with reference to the Indonesian Ministry of Defence. The clarification comes after media…

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The Norwegian Storting (Parliament) has confirmed the requirements and schedule for the regulations to move passenger and ferry shipping to zero emissions while sailing within the country’s World Heritage fjords. The first phase is set to start in 2026 and progress as technology becomes available…

Main Publications Society April 16, 2025, 10:56 p.m. Kherson Artist Kateryna Chetyrina Revives Pysanka Traditions to Support Defenders Цей матеріал також доступний українською 25 Photo provided by the interviewee Kherson-based artist and volunteer Kateryna Chetyrina recreates Easter eggs from…

by The Editorial Team April 17, 2025 in Shipping Credit: Shutterstock FacebookEmail Sea-Intelligence has examined the short-term impacts of ongoing tariff fluctuations on scheduled container shipping capacity across key trade lanes. As explained, the current political climate is extremely volatile…

An exquisitely decorated 7,500-year-old antler from central Sweden was first used as a battle ax and later probably as a fishing harpoon during the Stone Age, a new study suggests. Researchers found the antler eight years ago, but had not been able to study it with new technology until now. "It was…

The rogue Asian power of North Korea is reportedly building what could be its largest-ever warship, with chilling satellite images showing a giant vessel spanning almost 150 metres long currently under construction. The images, taken by Maxar Technologies and Planet Labs on April 6, show the ship…

Naval News Navy 2025 As reported by the Liberty Times on April 16, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense officially announced the award of a contract to Lungteh Shipbuilding for the construction of six additional Min Jiang-class fast minelayers under the Yung Chieh II program. The contract,…

The new Pamban Bridge, connecting Rameswaram with mainland Tamil Nadu, is India’s first Vertical Lift Railway Sea Bridge. PTI The new Pamban Bridge, connecting Rameswaram with mainland Tamil Nadu, is India’s first Vertical Lift Railway Sea Bridge. PTI Stories from a sea bridge For those on Tamil…

In late March, reports emerged suggesting that russia was asserting claims over Svalbard — a move that could escalate tensions. Earlier, we already took a closer look at Norway's military capabilities. Now, the same question has been raised in a more detailed way by naval analyst Frederik Van…

Russia is looking at creating its own digital currency called a “stablecoin” to help with buying and selling goods across borders. This idea comes as the country continues to face tough international sanctions that limit how it can move money around the world. One major issue is that Russia has been…

The United States will provide Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defense system #Air Defense #Military assistance #Ukraine #Ukraine - USA #USA #World The launcher of the Patriot PAC-3 anti-aircraft system. Photo credits: U.S. Department of Defense Ukraine will receive an additional Patriot air…