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Royal recruits boost volunteers as Netherlands builds up reservists

The royal seal of approval, together with recruitment campaigns running across the media, has proven so successful that the military is now working overtime to arm, train and accommodate the influx of newcomers.

USA

US lawmakers clash with Hegseth on Iran war and $25bn price tag

The war has cost $25 billion so far (€21 billion), according to Pentagon figures presented to the House Armed Services Committee.

World News

Trump weighing US troop drawdown in Germany after Iran war feud

Trump's threat comes after Merz earlier this week said that Washington was being “humiliated” by the Iranian leadership, criticising the US lack of strategy in the war.

Iran

Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts blockade, reports claim

Despite an ongoing ceasefire, the US and Iran are locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas trade passes in peacetime.

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Europe News

Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela calls early snap election for May

The Maltese leader mainly cited rising energy costs due to the Middle East conflict, as concerns and fears of a spike in inflation grow in a country reliant on imports as reasons to seek a new mandate.

USA

Trump receives King Charles at the White House as royal visit begins

The state visit to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence comes amid a strain in the UK - US special relationship following Trump's repeated bashing of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the US war with Iran.

United Kingdom

New IRA suspected in car bomb blast outside Belfast police station

Police probe a car bomb outside Dunmurry station near Belfast, with two minors evacuated and the New IRA suspected of the overnight attack.

Ukraine

Russian strikes kill at least 21 in Ukraine on Chernobyl anniversary

Russian strikes killed at least 21 across Ukraine over the weekend and into Monday as Kyiv struck a Russian oil refinery, while Zelenskyy and IAEA warned of renewed nuclear risks at Chernobyl.

Mali

Mali's junta in crisis as rebels seize towns, kill defence chief

According to a government statement, Gen. Sadio Camara’s residence was targeted by a suicide car bomber and other jihadist attackers on Saturday.

Ukraine

US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

Meanwhile, three people were killed and 10 others wounded in a Russian drone attack on the central city of Dnipro.

Iran

UN nuclear chief urges strict Iran checks in any deal to end war

Tehran has not allowed the IAEA access to its nuclear facilities bombed by Israel and the US during a 12-day conflict in June, according to a confidential IAEA report.

World News

Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners ahead of Orthodox Easter truce

The warring sides exchanged 175 prisoners of war each in a mediation facilitated by the United Arab Emirates, officials from both nations said.

World News

High-stakes peace talks to resolve Iran war underway in Pakistan

Three party talks with the US, Iran and Pakistan have begun after a reduction in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and other preconditions being met, according to Iran's IRNA news agency.

USA

NASA's Artemis II crew back on earth after record-breaking moon voyage

With their flight now complete, the four astronauts have set NASA up for a moon landing by another crew in just two years and a full-blown moon base within the decade.

Iran

Ceasefire in peril as Iran closes strait over Lebanon strikes

In a social media post, Trump said the surge of US warships and troops will remain around Iran “until such time as the real agreement reached is fully complied with.”

World News

As Middle East burns, Europe turns to its southern neighbour— Africa

For decades, Europe has been a key partner to Africa, providing aid development support and shaping governance frameworks, but critics say the model is out of step with a changing global reality.

Iran

Iran targets Israel and Gulf states after denying Trump talks

Tehran continued to launch strikes against targets in the region, after denying the US president's claims of "very good" talks between the two sides to end the Iran war.

Europe News

Slovenia parliamentary elections: Preliminary results show tight race

Slovenia faces political uncertainty after near-final results show Robert Golob’s Freedom Movement and Janez Janša’s SDS virtually tied in parliamentary vote held on Sunday.

Iran

Iran threatens to hit Middle East power plants as Hormuz crisis grows

Early Monday, Iranian state-run television broadcast a statement from the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) that warned, "Do not doubt that we will do this."

Cuba

Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of year amid energy crisis

Analysts say the shipment could produce about 180,000 barrels of diesel, enough to meet Cuba's daily needs for up to 10 days.

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