Published on 19/05/2026 – 11:55 GMT+2•Updated 11:56 Malaysia is seeking more than $251 million (€216 million) in compensation from a Norwegian company over a scrapped deal to supply a missile system for new warships, the defense minister said on Tuesday. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the government had sent a notice to Kongsberg Defense […]
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Sweden is set to acquire four advanced navy frigates from France‘s Naval Group in a $4 billion deal that will triple its air defence capacity, as the new NATO […]
Continue ReadingAfter a month stranded, a ship’s Filipino crew voted under mounting pressure to risk the perilous six-hour journey, made treacherous by mines and Iranian attacks.
Continue ReadingThe “Global Sumud Flotilla” is stopped at sea.Image: keystone May 19, 2026, 10:44May 19, 2026, 10:44 The Israeli army has stopped most of the boats in the international Gaza aid fleet. The navy continued to act against the “Global Sumud Flotilla” overnight and took control of more than half of a total of 57 boats, […]
Continue Reading“Smile” in space: This is what it looks like according to the researchers. image: esa May 19, 2026, 07:20May 19, 2026, 07:25 Applause in Brugg AG: The solar wind satellite “Smile” arrived safely in space. A Vega-C rocket took him to an altitude of over 700 kilometers above Earth. About an hour after launch, the […]
Continue ReadingJurors spent nearly a month hearing and viewing evidence in the high-profile trial, where Musk had accused Altman of “stealing a charity”.
Continue ReadingBessent later confirmed the move in a post on X. “This general license will help stabilize the physical crude market and ensure oil reaches the most energy-vulnerable countries,” he wrote. The U.S. paused sanctions on Russian oil for 30 days immediately after the start of the war on Iran in February, which fueled a spike […]
Continue Reading“I understand that the reorganization process is under way, but it cannot come at the expense of such a staunch ally as Poland,” Kosiniak-Kamysz added. “We are a proven and reliable ally, which is why we expect partnership, friendship and a good exchange of information.” Kosiniak-Kamysz and Poland’s top military commander, Gen. Wiesław Kukuła, are […]
Continue ReadingMoscow and Minsk held joint military drills to practice using Russian nuclear weapons, the Belarus defence ministry said on Monday. Russia deployed nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles to its western neighbour last year, and in 2024 released revised doctrine placing Belarus under its nuclear umbrella.
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Germany is poised to inject an additional €10 billion (£8.5 billion) into its civil defence capabilities, a move designed to bolster domestic preparedness against emergencies and potential attacks. This […]
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