Lithuania Prepares Evacuation Plans Amid Russian Threat
By Halima Adisa Lithuania has prepared evacuation plans in case of a Russian attack but would fight back if its territory is invaded, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius says. Speaking with BBC, Sinkevičius said Lithuanians feel “constantly threatened” by Russia, citing incidents involving drones entering the country’s airspace. He said Lithuania had prepared for different scenarios, […]
Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire After Fresh Strikes
By Oluwakemi Kindness US President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared a ceasefire with Iran after fresh military exchanges between US forces and the Islamic Republic. Speaking at a NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said he no longer wanted to engage with Iran, accusing its leadership of acting in bad faith and insisting Tehran had repeatedly […]
Hegseth Urges NATO Allies to Boost Defence Spending
By Zainab Bakare United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has commended NATO allies for increasing their defence spending but insisted that several member states must do more to meet the alliance’s commitments. Speaking ahead of a meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels on Thursday, Hegseth adopted a conciliatory tone while stressing the importance of […]