World leaders meet in China for the SCO summit, as SCO and BRICS expand influence, uniting half the world’s population and challenging Western dominance with calls for a multipolar order.

SCO Summit 2025: Can SCO and BRICS become a genuine counterweight to Western alliances such as NATO, G7 and EU?

NATO’s defense spending is projected to exceed $1.5 trillion in 2025, reflecting heightened security concerns and growing global instability. As member nations ramp up budgets, the alliance is also revisiting its spending target to ensure stronger collective defense and preparedness in the face of evolving threats.

NATO spending to cross $1.5 trillion in 2025 | What's the new spending target?

German Eurofighter jets were scrambled to intercept a Russian IL-20 spy plane operating near NATO airspace over the Baltic Sea. Witness the dramatic moments as elite pilots respond to the incursion, showcasing NATO's rapid reaction capabilities. This incident highlights escalating tensions in the region and the constant vigilance required to protect sovereign skies. Watch the full story here.



Russia Sends Spy Plane Over The Baltic; German Jets Scrambled to Intercept | WION

A Russian airstrike has struck a U.S.-owned factory in Ukraine, escalating tensions amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Amid the fallout, Russia’s Defense Minister is seen inspecting troops at the frontlines—a signaling of heightened military readiness. The attack raises serious concerns over foreign assets and prompts urgent questions about how NATO and Washington will respond to this new escalation.


Russian airstrike hits a U.S. factory: Defence minister inspects troops | Russia-Ukraine war

After meeting Trump, Putin outlined new peace terms, Ukraine must leave Donbas, abandon NATO hopes, and stay neutral. In return, Russia would freeze front lines and return some captured territory.

'If there is no peace, then there is more war': Putin lists 'three key demands' for ending Ukraine war - What are they?

The U.S. and NATO have begun drafting long-term security guarantee options for Ukraine after Trump pledged support in a future peace deal. Plans under consideration include deploying European troops under U.S. command—but not under NATO’s banner. Discussions are ongoing amid continued Russian drone strikes and mounting global pressure.

Russia-Ukraine war: NATO military leaders to meet, discuss Ukraine's security

Putin argued that the conflict started because the “balance of security” in Europe and beyond was broken after the Cold War. He said peace could only come if that balance is restored, with Russia treated as an equal to the United States and NATO.

Is 'western bullying' real reason for Ukraine war? Putin reveals 'root causes' behind Moscow's invasion of Kyiv

U.S. President Donald Trump advised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to give up Crimea and commit to not joining NATO, sparking debates over potential solutions to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict. Dr Charles Kupchan (Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations) gives his thoughts on the upcoming meeting of the two. 


Trump Urges Zelensky to Relinquish Crimea, Stay Out of NATO 

It started as an ordinary Soviet training flight, and became one of the strangest aviation incidents of the Cold War. 

How a fighter jet flew 900 kms across Europe without a pilot, before crashing into a farmhouse

Grynkewich, who took the most senior allied post in Europe earlier this month, also warned that even if a peaceful solution is reached in Ukraine, Russia will remain a threat.

‘Moving out as quickly as possible’: NATO top commander says preparations underway to deliver Patriots to Ukraine

Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of NATO, warned India and several other countries that they could face severe consequences, including secondary sanctions, if they continue to trade with Russia. 

Why did NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte threaten India?

Earlier on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv had received positive “signals” from the Trump administration about new weapons supplies following a telephone conversation between the two leaders.

NATO buying weapons for Ukraine? Trump says US will sell arms to European allies to aid Kyiv amid Russia war

Putin acknowledged that Russia’s military budget, which currently stands at 6.3 per cent of GDP, 13.5 trillion rubles ($172 billion), which is unsustainable in the long term.

Russia weighs military spending cuts as NATO targets 5% defence boost! Here’s why

NATO is also written as OTAN. It looks like the letters are reversed for some official reason, but that's not the case. Here is why the official sign carries both the words NATO and OTAN.

Is OTAN NATO written backwards? Not really! Here's why both words are seen on defence bloc's sign

NATO chief Mark Rutte says he didn't really call Trump “daddy” at the summit. He presented his point of view and tried to clarify what he actually meant. Meanwhile, the US president apparently loved being called “daddy” in front of the world.

'The daddy thing, I didn't...': Embarrassed NATO chief Rutte does an about-turn on Trump 'daddy' remark

Donald Trump had a heart-warming exchange with a Ukrainian journalist at the NATO Summit. The US president was visibly moved after she told him that her husband was a soldier and fighting the war against Russia, while she stayed in Warsaw with the kids. 

VIDEO: Ukrainian journalist holds back tears as Trump asks her about her soldier husband fighting Russia

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UK PM Keir Starmer, in a statement, said that the country will acquire 12 F-35A fighter jets capable of carrying atomic weapons from the United States. 

UK to acquire F-35A jets from US, revive airborne nuclear capability in major NATO shift

This change, influenced by US President Trump, is split into 3.5 per cent for core defence and 1.5 per cent for broader security investments. Some countries, like Spain, oppose this increase, arguing that their current allocations can meet NATO goals. 

What is NATO’s new 5% defence spending goal and who is against it?

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speculated that if China attempt to attack or invade Taiwan, then there is a possibility that Beijing would draw in Vladimir Putin, who would create trouble in Europe to divert the attention and resources of NATO.

Is China planning to invade Taiwan? NATO raises alarm over 'massive' military buildup

When did the B-2 first make its presence felt in active warfare? The moment came in 1999, during NATO’s campaign in Kosovo. Here’s a breakdown of what happened, along with the long-standing question: did it deliver depleted uranium munitions?

Did US use B-2 bomber to drop depleted uranium in Kosovo War?

In a televised late-night press conference, the Russian president stressed that "We do not see any NATO rearmament as a threat to the Russian Federation." He added that this was "because we are self-sufficient in terms of ensuring our own security."

Not a 'threat'? Putin downplays NATO rearmament push — after using it as justification to invade Ukraine for three years

Carney's speech at the University of Toronto included stark warnings about the global security order being shaken by US President Donald Trump.

Canada to reach 2% defence NATO spending target this year, says Prime Minister Carney

Last week, Britain announced plans to build up to 12 nuclear-powered attack submarines and six munitions factories to rearm the country in response to “threats” from Russia. The Starmer government has already pledged to increase defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2027.

NATO chief calls for 400% increase in alliance’s air defence, citing threat from Russia

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SCO Summit 2025: Can SCO and BRICS become a genuine counterweight to Western alliances such as NATO, G7 and EU?

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