KYIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin approved budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record…
Military and defense
US intelligence warns defense companies of Russian sabotage threat
WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence officials warned American defense companies on Thursday to increase security precautions following…
The Czech military to buy 14 Leopard tanks from Germany in a $167 million deal
FILE – Armin Papperger, from left, CEO of Rheinmetall, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Boris Pistorius,…
Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Boeing overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for spare parts…
Germany’s economy is stagnant. But its quarrelsome government can’t agree on a way forward
BERLIN — Germany’s economy is struggling and the governing coalition has a lot of ideas on…
Israel’s wars are expensive. Paying the bill could force tough choices
On top of the grievous toll in human life and misery, Israel’s war against the Hamas…
Indonesia swears in ex-general Prabowo Subianto as president
JAKARTA, Indonesia — JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Prabowo Subianto was inaugurated Sunday as the eighth president…
Mexico sends 660 soldiers, National Guard to protect lime growers suffering extortion by cartels
MEXICO CITY — Mexico has sent 660 soldiers and militarized National Guard officers this month to…
Libya to resume oil production at two of its major fields
Libya’s National Oil Corporation has announced that crude oil production will resume at two of its…