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

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

Key takeaways from historic Trump-Xi China summit

U.S. President Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing this week, his second state visit to China and the first U.S. presidential visit to the country in nearly nine years.

Sweden picks France’s FDI frigates in potential $4 billion deal

Sweden has selected France’s Naval Group to supply four advanced FDI frigates in a deal potentially worth more than 40 billion Swedish kronor (approximately $4.2 billion)

Asia

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...

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.

Europe

Hungary blocks €90 billion loan for Ukraine amid Russian oil pipeline dispute

Hungary has moved to block a €90 billion European Union loan package for Ukraine, escalating a dispute over disrupted Russian oil supplies.

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.

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.