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Belarus launches joint drills with Russia to practice nuclear weapons use

Belarus launches joint drills with Russia to practice nuclear weapons use

Belarus says it has launched joint drills with Russia to practice the use of nuclear weapons that Moscow has deployed on the territory of its neighbor and ally

The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for ‘serious negotiations’

The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for ‘serious negotiations’

President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a planned military strike on Iran at the request of several allies in the Middle East because “serious negotiations” are underway

A NATO fighter jet shoots down a Ukrainian drone over Estonia

A NATO fighter jet shoots down a Ukrainian drone over Estonia

Authorities say a NATO fighter jet deployed shot down a Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia

NATO jet shoots down what’s believed to be a Ukrainian drone over Estonia

NATO jet shoots down what’s believed to be a Ukrainian drone over Estonia

Authorities say a Romanian F-16 jet belonging to NATO air policing forces in the Baltics have shot down what is believed to have been a Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia

Ukrainian drone shot down by NATO jet over Estonia; Kyiv blames Moscow for steering it there

Ukrainian drone shot down by NATO jet over Estonia; Kyiv blames Moscow for steering it there

By Andrius Sytas and Janis Laizans VILNIUS/RIGA, May 19 (Reuters) - Ukraine blamed Russia on Tuesday for steering one of its drones into Estonian airspace where a NATO jet shot it down, the latest cross-border drone incident that has caused a political uproar in the Baltic states.

US pauses joint defense effort with Canada that dates to WWII

US pauses joint defense effort with Canada that dates to WWII

The U.S. says it's pausing participation on a joint board with Canada for continental defense that dates to World War II

The Latest: Blanche faces questions from lawmakers over a fund to compensate Trump allies

The Latest: Blanche faces questions from lawmakers over a fund to compensate Trump allies

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is appearing on Capitol Hill for his first congressional testimony since taking the reins at the Justice Department, as the agency faces intense scrutiny over its plans to create a $1.776 billion fund to pay allies of President Donald Trump who believe they were targeted politically

Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks

Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks

The Russian military has begun drills of its nuclear forces that will feature practice launches of nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles

Exclusive-Russians covertly trained by China return to fight in Ukraine, sources say

Exclusive-Russians covertly trained by China return to fight in Ukraine, sources say

May 19 (Reuters) - China's armed forces secretly trained about 200 Russian military personnel in China late last year and some have since returned to fight in Ukraine, according to three European intelligence agencies and documents seen by Reuters.

G7 finance ministers explore responses to Iran war fallout

G7 finance ministers explore responses to Iran war fallout

By Makiko Yamazaki, Maria Martinez and David Lawder PARIS, May 19 (Reuters) - France's finance minister urged the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to do more to help countries most vulnerable to the fallout from the Middle East conflict, as he hosted ministers from the G7 and other

Pentagon Cancels Troop Deployment to Europe Amid U.S.-China Summit Developments

Pentagon Cancels Troop Deployment to Europe Amid U.S.-China Summit Developments

The Pentagon has announced the cancellation of a planned deployment of thousands of U.S. troops to Poland. This decision comes as President Trump continues to reduce the U.S. military presence in Europe. The deployment had been scheduled for some time, and its cancellation is notable given that troops and equipment had already begun arriving in Poland. This move coincides with the conclusion of a U.S.-China summit where President Trump claimed to have secured significant trade deals. The summit also highlighted China's aim to establish itself on equal footing with the U.S. in terms of global influence.

Drone strike sparks fire at UAE nuclear power plant in latest blow to Iran ceasefire

Drone strike sparks fire at UAE nuclear power plant in latest blow to Iran ceasefire

A drone strike has targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant, sparking a fire on its perimeter