Is Trump’s $686m F-16 upgrade for Pakistan a message to India?
The US authorised the sale of advanced technology and support for Pakistan’s F-16 jets after pressuring India to buy more US weapons.
Ukraine reports large Russian mechanised assault in battle for Pokrovsk
Russia has claimed to be in full control of Pokrovsk, but Ukrainian forces say they still control the northern part of the strategic city in eastern Ukraine.
US envoys headed to Moscow to discuss Ukraine peace plan with Putin
White House ‘optimistic’ about a deal, but Ukraine still wary that plan is based on Russian demands.
Hegseth or Admiral Bradley: Who approved the second Venezuela boat strike?
The US defence secretary and White House have defended the second strike, but Trump has said he would not have wanted it.
Canada joins key EU defence programme as PM Carney pivots away from US
Canada joins the EU’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) rearmament initiative, giving access to $170bn in loans for military equipment procurement.
Russia says it captured Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub in eastern Ukraine
Russian Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov said Russian forces have also captured the city of Vovchansk in Kharkiv.
Ukraine says it attacked Russian oil refinery near Moscow as winter looms
Strike comes a day after fierce Russian assault on Ukrainian capital Kyiv killed at least six people and injured dozens.
Overnight Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv kills at least 3, wounds dozens
Russian President Vladimir Putin also announces a successful final test of a new nuclear-powered cruise missile.
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