Munich Security Conference to open amid doubts over U.S. commitment to Europe
Europe heads into the Munich Security Conference, on Friday (13 February), amid deepening unease over U.S. policy, as President Donald Trump’s hard-...
The Warsaw Security Forum is kicking off in Poland on Monday, bringing together defence ministers, security experts, and international policymakers to discuss pressing global security challenges.
In the first day of conference French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski.
The meeting is meant to highlight cooperation of the three countries in light of a series of alleged Russian incursions into NATO airspace, with a joint press conference planned for later in the day. Also, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will take part remotely in the Warsaw Security Forum.
A Ukrainian delegation of government officials, politicians, and experts will also be present at the forum, including Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andrii Sybiha.
During the event, the 'Knight of Freedom – 2025' award will be presented. This year’s recipient is Jens Stoltenberg, former NATO Secretary General (2014–2024), recognised for his significant contribution to enhancing European security.
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister of Israel Trump hosted Netanyahu for closed-door talks focused on negotiations with Tehran, Gaza and wider rBenjamin Netanyahu ended a two-and-a-half-hour meeting at The White House on Wednesday without reaching agreement on how to move forward on Iran.
Norway’s Sturla Holm Laegreid, who won bronze in the men’s biathlon at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Tuesday (10 February) in Italy, stunned viewers by publicly admitting he had cheated on his girlfriend and pleaded for another chance during post-race interviews.
Türkiye and Greece signalled renewed political will to ease long-standing tensions during high-level talks in Ankara on Wednesday (11 February). Maritime borders, migration and trade topped the agenda as both leaders struck a cautiously optimistic tone.
Europe heads into the Munich Security Conference, on Friday (13 February), amid deepening unease over U.S. policy, as President Donald Trump’s hard-line stance on defence, trade and territory fuels doubts about Washington’s long-term commitment to transatlantic security.
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The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) won a decisive two-thirds majority in Friday's (13 February) general elections, a result expected to bring stability after months of tumult following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a Gen Z-led uprising in 2024.
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