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US withdraws fighter jets from major NATO exercise in Norway

US withdraws fighter jets from major NATO exercise in Norway

Move comes amid continued US military buildup in the Middle East meant to pressure Iran

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Germany’s 1st large-scale drone purchase on hold amid tech tycoon Peter Thiel controversy
20.02.2026

Germany’s 1st large-scale drone purchase on hold amid tech tycoon Peter Thiel controversy

Peter Thiel’s ties to Stark Defense, vendor for kamikaze drone purchase, prompt defense minister Boris Pistorius to demand urgent transparency before $3.5B contract is signed

Germany highlights ‘many important’ unanswered issues after Board of Peace meeting
20.02.2026

Germany highlights ‘many important’ unanswered issues after Board of Peace meeting

Any reconstruction of Gaza should ‘be carried out on the basis of international law,’ says Foreign Ministry

EU set to adopt 20th sanctions package against Russia
20.02.2026

EU set to adopt 20th sanctions package against Russia

'Putin won't end this war until the costs are higher than the benefits, and that is the point we must reach,' foreign policy chief says

World Food Programme warns Somalia on brink of worsening hunger crisis
20.02.2026

World Food Programme warns Somalia on brink of worsening hunger crisis

Emergency food aid could halt within weeks without new funding, says WFP emergency director

Vienna Airport temporarily suspends operations due to snowfall
20.02.2026

Vienna Airport temporarily suspends operations due to snowfall

Severe winter storm in Austria causing massive power, traffic disruptions