defence secretary

Photo Story: Mark Esper sworn in as Trump’s new defence secretary

US President Donald J. Trump attends the ceremony of Mark Esper (R) being sworn-in as US Secretary of Defence, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC,…

EU leaders back US president after attack

Brussels was jolted into action this weekend after a gunman opened fire outside the White House Corr...

Malta News Briefing – Monday 27 April 2026

Morning Briefing PM warns of difficult months ahead but vows to turn challenges into opportunitie...

Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack

Europe's "biggest, most important question" is whether the United States is ready to be a loyal NATO...

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO

An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes ...

Global hunger crisis to worsen in 2026 as war, drought and aid cuts bite, United Nations report warns

Conflict, drought and shrinking aid will keep global hunger at critical levels in 2026, with food i...

Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks ‘best deal’ with Iran

Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire for three weeks at a meeting at the White House brokered...

Malta News Briefing – Friday 24 April 2026

Morning Briefing €2.8bn rail project to reshape Malta’s transport network Malta plans to build...

ICC confirms trial against former Philippine President Duterte

Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed all three counts of murder as ‌cri...

Pope Leo heading back to Rome after outspoken Africa tour

Pope Leo returns to Rome on Thursday after wrapping up ‌an ambitious four-nation Africa tour in whic...

Leader of Russia’s Communists warns parliament of risk of revolution due to faltering economy

The veteran leader of Russia's Communist Party has warned parliament that the country's faltering e...