Geely unveils China’s first purpose-built Robotaxi Eva Cab

Chinese automotive giant Geely has introduced its first purpose-built robotaxi prototype Eva Cab

Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak: Passengers Evacuated From MV Hondius in Tenerife

Passengers aboard the Dutch-owned cruise ship MV Hondius began evacuating in Tenerife on Sunday after a deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to the vessel left three people dead and prompted an international emergency response.

Turkish defense firms sign $8 billion deals at SAHA 2026 Expo

Turkish defense companies signed nearly $8 billion in export contracts within the first three days of the SAHA 2026 International Defense and Aerospace Exhibition

Asia

US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire as Pakistan leads mediation effort

The United States and Iran have agreed to a...

Rockets, howitzers and drones: US announces largest-ever $11 billion arms package for Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones/

UK and Indonesia agree $5.2 billion maritime deal to boost Indo-Pacific security

UK and Indonesia have agreed to $5.24 billion (£4 billion) maritime deal, led by British defense firm Babcock.

China commissions most advanced Fujian aircraft carrier to boost naval power

China’s latest and most capable aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has officially entered active service.

Europe

Hypersonica targets Europe’s first sovereign hypersonic strike capability by 2029

German-British defense startup Hypersonica is building Europe’s sovereign hypersonic strike capability

Swiss officials open criminal case against managers of bar after deadly fire killed 40

What began as a vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration...

UK and Indonesia agree $5.2 billion maritime deal to boost Indo-Pacific security

UK and Indonesia have agreed to $5.24 billion (£4 billion) maritime deal, led by British defense firm Babcock.

Ukraine to buy up to 100 Rafale fighter jets from France

Ukraine will purchase up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets as well as anti-air defenses and drones from France to bolster its long-term defense capabilities.

Middle East

US and Iran delegations arrive in Islamabad for high-stakes peace talks

The first direct, high-level negotiations between the United States...

What to know about US–Iran fragile ceasefire and how it was reached

A fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has come into effect after weeks of escalating conflict, offering a narrow window for diplomacy while exposing deep divisions between the two sides.

US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire as Pakistan leads mediation effort

The United States and Iran have agreed to a...

Palestinians in Gaza welcome third Ramadan amid grief, displacement and fragile ceasefire

As more than 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide observe Ramadan, Palestinians in Gaza are striving to find small moments of joy this holy month amid destruction, displacement, grief, scarcity, and fragile peace.