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Sweden officially joins NATO, ending 200 years of neutrality

Sweden officially became the 32nd member of NATO, marking the end of its neutrality since World War II and its centuries-long stance of not aligning with major powers.

Germany overtakes Japan as world’s third-largest economy after Japan slips into recession

Japan, once a titan of the global economy, slipped to number four after Germany overtook as the world's third-largest economy, marking a significant shift in economic power dynamics.

Tractors block highways as thousands of protesting French farmers begin ‘siege of Paris’

Thousands of angry French farmers, on January 30, continued to disrupt major highways for the second consecutive day of their protest. The protest called the “siege” of Paris was initiated on January 26 by flipping and burning a truck on...

Turkish parliament approves Sweden’s NATO membership bid

The Turkish parliament voted to approve Sweden’s NATO membership bid, bringing the Nordic country closer to joining the military alliance

90,000 troops to participate in NATO’s biggest exercise since Cold War

Dubbed "Steadfast Defender 2024," the wargames will span until late May.

Ukraine receives first Skynex air defense system from Germany

Germany handed over a Skynex air defense system, along with ammunition and other military aid to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the German government announced on January 4.

NATO secures 1,000 Patriot missiles in $5.6 billion deal to strengthen Europe’s air defense

NATO members have agreed to purchase up to 1,000 Patriot missiles to enhance their air defense capabilities, in a deal worth $5.5 billion, the NATO procurement agency NSPA.

France grounds Romanian plane carrying 303 Indian nationals over human trafficking suspicion

French authorities grounded a passenger plane carrying 303 Indian citizens, including 11 non-accompanied minors, at the airport of Vatry, on suspicion of human trafficking

Europe’s best and worst Railway Stations in 2023

Zurich, Vienna, and Berlin main stations emerge as the top choices in the European Railway Station Index 2023

Defense industry profits soar amid Gaza and Ukraine wars, regional conflicts

The arms industry is experiencing a surge in profits amid escalating conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine with global military expenditure estimated to grow at an annual rate of 2.74% from 2023 to 2024.

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ASEAN Express to boost Malaysia’s trade connectivity with China and Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s trade connectivity with Southeast Asia and China received a boost with the launch of the ASEAN Express, an international freight train connecting Malaysia to Thailand, Laos, and China.