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.
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.
The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs commission, on December 26, approved Sweden's NATO membership bid making the country one step closer to becoming a NATO member.
Germany would increase its military aid for Ukraine in 2024, doubling the assistance to €8 billion ($8.5 billion), defense minister, Boris Pistorius announced on November 12.
In a highly concerning statement, Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's former President, issued a warning that Russia would resort to using nuclear weapons if Ukraine's counteroffensive were to succeed.
Turkey has agreed to support Sweden’s NATO membership in a major breakthrough for the military alliance’s push to strengthen its defenses following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
A global cyberattack by Russian cybercriminals has hit several US government agencies, exploiting a weakness in the file transfer software MOVEit, according to the US cyber watchdog agency.
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.
