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NATO military chiefs meet as Iran war depletes alliance’s arsenal

NATO allies are becoming increasingly concerned that the United States’ large-scale military campaign in Iran is rapidly depleting stocks of advanced weaponry, particularly high-end missile defence systems and interceptors. The…

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NATO’s Rutte says Europe must prepare for ‘scale of war our grandparents’ endured

NATO Chief Mark Rutte urged member countries to do more to prepare for the possibility of large-scale war, warning that Russia may be ready to attack the alliance within five…

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NATO Ministers warn that it is ‘pretty obvious’ Putin does not want peace

European Nato foreign ministers expressed growing frustration with Russia on Wednesday, warning that President Vladimir Putin shows no signs of pursuing peace in Ukraine. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna told…

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NATO says Russian incursions deterred but hybrid threats persist

Russia appears to have been deterred by NATO's firm response last month to incursions into Polish and Estonian airspace, but Moscow is expected to continue testing boundaries, the U.S. general…

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Ten European NATO allies join effort to buy US weapons for Ukraine

Ten additional European NATO allies have joined a new initiative designed to boost military support for Ukraine amid a growing shortage of weapons. The scheme, known as the Prioritised Ukraine…

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NATO chief Rutte sends warning to Russia after drone swarm alarms Poland

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday condemned Moscow after several of its drones were shot down in Polish airspace, warning Russian leader Vladimir Putin that the transatlantic alliance was "ready"…

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NATO clinches defense spending deal in big win for Trump

NATO allies on Wednesday agreed to unleash an avalanche of new defense spending in a show of unity aimed at keeping U.S. President Donald Trump on board and Russian leader…

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More than 1,300 migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish coast in 2026

More than 1,300 migrants died while attempting to reach Spain during the first five months of 2026, ...

Greece approves quicker migrant returns, aims to set up return hubs

Greece's parliament approved legislation late on Tuesday to fast-track deportation of rejected asylu...

Malta News Briefing – Thursday 11 June 2026

Morning Briefing Fiscal Council urges shift towards productivity-led growth The Malta Fiscal A...

Italy’s Housing Market Gains Momentum as Property Sales Rise Across Major Cities

Italy's housing market strengthened in 2025, with property sales increasing across the country's lar...

Only 11% of Europeans view US as ally, survey shows

Only 11% of Europeans across 15 countries view the United States as an ally, a historic low and down...

Netanyahu to run for re-election, his party says

Benjamin Netanyahu will seek re-election this year, his party announced on Wednesday, after U.S. Pre...

Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 10 June 2026

Updated 1200 Four New Permanent Secretaries Appointed as Government Reshuffles Top Civil Service ...

Anti-immigrant violence erupts across Belfast after knife attack

Masked men burned families out of their homes in Belfast and torched a number of vehicles in a wave ...

US-Iran Hostilities Intensify After Helicopter Incident Sparks Retaliatory Strikes

The United States launched military strikes against Iran on Tuesday after President Donald Trump sai...

Armenia’s pro-Europe party wins election and cements shift away from Russia

Armenia’s ruling pro-Europe party has won parliamentary elections, confirming the country’s pivot to...