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National & Local

Nigeria: Iran War Could Add to Nigeria's Security Troubles. What to Watch Out for

The ongoing war between Iran and Israel, along with U.S. involvement, poses significant security threats to Nigeria, with potential for increased terrorism, sectarian violence, and arms proliferation.

Mar 23 • 04:40 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Sources: Truce team considers peace talks with Iran

US officials outline preconditions for negotiations with Iran, focusing on halting uranium enrichment and arms development.

Mar 22 • 14:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

ANNA GERDA NURMETALO ⟩ The End of the New START Agreement: A Crisis in Arms Control or New Agreements?

The expiry of the New START agreement forces the US and Russia to reassess their nuclear weapons strategies amid growing concerns over arms control.

Mar 22 • 08:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cuba gave an AKM rifle to singer Silvio Rodríguez, ready to fight against the United States

Silvio Rodríguez has declared his readiness to take up arms in defense of Cuba, receiving an AKM rifle from the government as tensions rise with the United States.

Mar 20 • 20:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

According to the principle of neutrality, Switzerland suspends arms exports to the US due to the war on Iran

Switzerland has suspended arms exports to the United States due to ongoing attacks on Iran, citing its commitment to neutrality.

Mar 20 • 12:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

WSJ: 'Green light' from the US for the sale of weapons and ammunition worth $7 billion to the UAE

The US government has approved an additional $7 billion in arms sales to the United Arab Emirates without public announcement, alongside previously announced sales totaling $16.5 billion.

Mar 20 • 06:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Closer to a nuclear conflict

The expiration of the New START treaty between the US and Russia has heightened fears of a nuclear conflict as the previous limits on nuclear arsenals are no longer in place.

Mar 20 • 03:05 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

USA approves arms sale to the Emirates

The US has approved an arms sale to the United Arab Emirates worth over 70 billion NOK, including items like Patriot missiles and transport helicopters.

Mar 20 • 00:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

USA: Sale of arms over 16 million dollars to Gulf states

The U.S. has approved more than $16 billion in arms sales to the UAE and Kuwait amid escalating tensions due to the conflict with Iran.

Mar 19 • 18:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

US approves over $16bn in arms sales to Gulf states hit by Iran war

The US has authorized $16.46 billion in military sales to Gulf nations, primarily the UAE and Kuwait, in response to threats from Iran amid ongoing conflict in the region.

Mar 19 • 17:35 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Pentagon Admits Issues with Weapons Stockpiles: Blames Ukraine and Biden

The Pentagon acknowledged challenges related to depleted weapons reserves stemming from arms transfers to Ukraine, attributing the issue to decisions made by former President Joe Biden.

Mar 19 • 17:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

The US sells weapons to the UAE and Kuwait for 16 billion US dollars

The United States has approved a $16.46 billion arms sale to the UAE and Kuwait amid ongoing tensions in the region, especially related to Iran.

Mar 19 • 16:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Buzz kill: US breweries shutter as fanfare over craft beers appears to fade

The article discusses the decline of craft breweries in the U.S., highlighting the closure of Call to Arms Brewing Company due to reduced sales and increased costs amidst the pandemic.

Mar 19 • 12:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Trump and the Iranian Dilemma: A War Draining Arms, Economy, and Diplomacy

The article discusses the complexities faced by President Trump amid the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran, highlighting escalating costs and diminishing diplomatic avenues.

Mar 19 • 08:13 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

US arms company establishes HIMARS maintenance center in Estonia

The US arms company Lockheed Martin is establishing a HIMARS maintenance center in Estonia, which will service all Baltic states.

Mar 18 • 18:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez ready to grab his AKM rifle if the US attacks Cuba

Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez declared that he would take up arms in defense of Cuba against a potential US invasion, reflecting the tensions between the two countries.

Mar 18 • 16:42 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy and NATO chief discuss expanding US arms purchases for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have discussed broadening the involvement of more countries in the initiative to purchase US weapons for Ukraine while increasing current contributions.

Mar 18 • 06:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

War in Iran Should Not Affect US Arms Sales to Taiwan; Conflict Caused Trump to Postpone Trip to China

The Iran conflict is unlikely to impact the billion-dollar arms sales from the US to Taiwan, according to Taiwan's Defense Minister, Wellington Koo.

Mar 18 • 05:30 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Will the postponed Trump-Xi summit affect US arms sales to Taiwan?

The postponed summit between Trump and Xi raises concerns about the potential impact on a significant US arms sales package to Taiwan, though officials indicate the deal remains on track.

Mar 17 • 12:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sedena identifies 11 trafficking routes for arms from the US supplying criminal networks in Mexico

Despite efforts to combat arms trafficking from the US to Mexico, 11 routes continue to be used by criminal networks, as reported by the Mexican Secretary of National Defense.

Mar 17 • 09:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

US seeks an ex-Green Beret who attempted a coup in Venezuela in 2020

The US is trying to locate Jordan G. Goudreau, a former Green Beret involved in a failed coup in Venezuela in 2020, who was arrested in 2024 for arms export violations and is now considered a fugitive.

Mar 13 • 20:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The US Navy Revives Electromagnetic Railgun Tests

The US Navy has resumed testing its electromagnetic railgun, which had previously been put on hold, as part of a new weapon system for the upcoming Trump-class battleships.

Mar 13 • 14:42 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Media: The US is possibly preparing the largest arms shipment to Taiwan

Reports suggest that the US is set to make the largest arms shipment to Taiwan, valued at around 14 billion USD, despite concerns over reduced military support amid ongoing US-China trade discussions.

Mar 13 • 12:04 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Beijing warns US over Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong and Taiwan arms sales ahead of Trump visit

Beijing warns the US regarding Jimmy Lai and arms sales to Taiwan, stressing the need for stable China-US relations ahead of Trump's visit.

Mar 13 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Taiwan Approves New Arms Deals with the US Amid China's Concerns

Taiwan's lawmakers have given the green light for the government to sign four arms agreements with the United States, despite funding proposals for these and other arms yet to be approved.

Mar 13 • 11:12 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China beats US, Japan in carbon-fibre arms race to create world’s first T1200 factory

China has established the world's first T1200 carbon fibre factory, surpassing US and Japanese capabilities, which could lead to significant advancements in various industries.

Mar 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

US-Israeli war on Iran may spark nuclear arms race, Carnegie scholar says

A Carnegie scholar warns that the potential conflict between the US and Israel against Iran could trigger a nuclear arms race in the region.

Mar 12 • 07:39 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Europe has become the world's largest arms importer

A new report indicates that Europe has become the largest importer of arms globally, with significant increases in imports following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Mar 11 • 09:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The 'select weapons' of the USA in the Iran war and which companies profit from it

US defense contractors have agreed to quadruple arms production following a meeting at the White House, significantly increasing military spending related to the Iran war.

Mar 11 • 07:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Twenty countries involved, economic shock and arms race: how the war in Iran has become global

The ongoing war in Iran, now entering its twelfth day, is significantly impacting over twenty countries due to its economic repercussions and escalating global involvement.

Mar 11 • 06:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Taiwan scrambles to sign US arms deals before deadline amid defense budget gridlock

Taiwan is urgently trying to finalize US arms deals, particularly for 82 Himars rocket launchers, before a looming deadline due to legislative gridlock.

Mar 11 • 01:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

US condemns Mexican to 88 years in prison for arms trafficking: How Martín Garza Pacheco smuggled arms

Martín Édgar Garza Pacheco has been sentenced to 84 months in prison for conspiring to traffic firearms from the US to Mexico.

Mar 10 • 08:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

South Korea cannot prevent the US army from transporting weapons, said its president

The president of South Korea stated that there are limitations on preventing the U.S. military from transporting arms within the country.

Mar 10 • 05:22 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Mexican president calls on the U.S. to do more to stop arms smuggling to Mexico

The Mexican president urged the United States to enhance efforts in preventing arms trafficking into Mexico, highlighting the origin of weapons used by drug cartels.

Mar 10 • 03:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guatemala announces arms purchase from the US after 47-year embargo ends

Guatemala's government has announced plans to purchase arms from the United States, following the end of a 47-year military embargo imposed due to human rights violations during its internal conflict.

Mar 9 • 21:30 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

Media: Believes this is an American missile

The article discusses claims by media sources that a missile involved in a recent incident is of American origin.

Mar 9 • 14:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Research Center: Europe is the Largest Arms Importer in the World, and America Increases Its Exports

A new report indicates that Europe has become the world’s largest arms importer due to the Ukraine-Russia war and diminished trust in U.S. security commitments.

Mar 9 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

War in Ukraine. Ukraine Becomes the World's Largest Arms Importer

According to a recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Ukraine has emerged as the world's largest importer of major arms, accounting for 9.7% of global arms imports during 2021-2025.

Mar 9 • 05:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

The Arms and the New Phase of the War in the Middle East - The Subject #1675

The conflict in the Middle East has escalated as the US and Israel announce a new phase of warfare against Iran, promising to intensify military actions.

Mar 9 • 03:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

MISSILE SUPPLIES ARE RUNNING OUT ⟩ US allies fear losing previously purchased weapons

US allies in Europe and Asia are anxiously watching Washington's military spending on ammunition for attacking Iran, fearing that even arms they have already purchased may not reach them.

Mar 7 • 15:52 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

The US approved urgent arms sale to Israel, bypassing Congress

The U.S. has expedited an arms sale to Israel, valued at approximately $151.8 million, bypassing Congress through a waiver signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Mar 7 • 06:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

US approves $151m arms sale to Israel

The US State Department has authorized the sale of munitions worth $151.8 million to Israel amid escalating tensions involving Iran.

Mar 7 • 06:20 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

US approves emergency sale of heavy bombs to Israel

The US has approved an emergency sale of bombs to Israel worth approximately $151.8 million amidst ongoing hostilities in the region.

Mar 7 • 05:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Washington bypasses Congress and approves a $151 million arms deal for Israel

The US has approved a $151.8 million arms sale to Israel, including 12,000 bombs, without Congressional review, citing national security interests amid ongoing US-Israeli operations against Iran.

Mar 7 • 04:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Reuters: Emergency meeting at the White House to address 'ammunition depletion'

The US government plans to hold an emergency meeting with major arms manufacturers to discuss accelerating weapons production amid depleting stockpiles due to military engagements.

Mar 6 • 09:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

Cuba reports fifth death from US speedboat shootout

Cuban authorities have reported the death of a fifth crew member from a US-flagged boat involved in a shootout with the Cuban coast guard, which has led to terrorism charges against the survivors.

Mar 6 • 05:41 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Iran War: How Underground Armories Tighten the Noose for the Regime

The article discusses the challenges faced by Iran's underground arms facilities following escalated tensions with the US and Israel.

Mar 5 • 08:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Anthropic: Banning Sells Well

Anthropic turns a declared threat into a strong marketing campaign amid controversies over AI arms and surveillance.

Mar 4 • 07:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Emergency meeting at the White House to increase arms production

The Trump administration is set to hold an emergency meeting with major military manufacturing executives to discuss accelerating arms production following recent U.S.-Israeli military actions against Iran.

Mar 4 • 01:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Serious escalation of the war: Europe dispatched ships and fighter planes and Iran warned them not to get involved

The conflict in the Middle East has escalated with increased attacks by Israel and the U.S. on Iranian missile launchers and arms factories, while Iran warns Europe to stay out of the conflict.

Mar 3 • 23:06 UTC

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