Zelenskyy rejects EU “associate membership” proposal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected a German proposal to grant Ukraine “associate” membe...
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have formalised a mutual defence agreement, reinforcing a decades-long security partnership, Pakistani state television reported on Wednesday.
The pact commits both nations to deepen defence cooperation and maintain joint deterrence against any external aggression. According to a statement from the Pakistani prime minister’s office, “any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both.”
Officials said the agreement reflects the shared commitment of Riyadh and Islamabad to regional stability and global security. It is expected to enhance military coordination and strategic collaboration between the two countries.
The move comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the region and underlines the longstanding security ties between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
This marks the first formalisation of a mutual defence framework between the two nations, highlighting growing defence cooperation beyond traditional alliances.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has said Belarus will not be dragged into the war in Ukraine, while also stressing that Minsk and Moscow would jointly respond to any aggression against them.
Fighting in the Russia–Ukraine war has intensified sharply, with both sides launching significant strikes far beyond the front lines as the conflict enters its 1,549th day.
As the 13th edition of the World Urban Forum ended, Azerbaijan's Pavilion showcased reconstruction efforts in its liberated territories and foregrounded the importance of mine removal in resettlement efforts.
A French appeals court has found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over the 2009 Rio–Paris crash, marking a major development in a case that has stretched on for 17 years.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected a German proposal to grant Ukraine “associate” membership of the European Union, warning it would leave Kyiv without a meaningful voice in the bloc.
The United States is stepping up its efforts to rebuild ties with India, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio using his visit to New Delhi to promote energy cooperation.
At least 90 miners have died in a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China, in what is the country's deadliest mining accident in 17 years. The blast occurred on Friday at 19:29 local time (11:39 GMT) at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, according to Chinese state media.
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SpaceX has completed a successful test flight of Starship V3, the largest and most powerful rocket in history.
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