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Trump hails Mecca defense pact as ‘big, bold’ first step

US President Donald Trump endorsed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, calling the trilateral pact a "big, bold, and important first step" toward regional self-defense in a post on Truth Social.

Zelenskyy dismisses defense minister in sweeping cabinet reshuffle

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov on Tuesday following a meeting with military leadership, removing the youngest defense minister in the country's history after just seven months in office as part of a sweeping government overhaul.

Macron says Europe and US in ‘reconvergence’ on Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that Europe and the United States are in a "moment of reconvergence" on security issues including Ukraine and sanctions against Russia, speaking after a summit of the continent's five largest military powers in Berlin…

EU leaders commit to ‘decisively’ ramping up defense by 2030

European Union leaders concluded a two-day summit in Brussels on Friday with a commitment to accelerate the bloc's military readiness by 2030, condemn Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine, and chart a tougher economic course against Chinese trade dominance — setting…