European NATO members refuse military support for the US-Iran war across the board — closing airspace, denying base access, and rejecting a Strait of Hormuz naval coalition — as Trump says he is 'strongly considering' leaving the alliance.
Manila deepens defense ties with Paris as China expands coast guard deployments and Vietnam fortifies Spratly positions in 2025 confrontation
France withdraws remaining troops as Russia expands influence across Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso
European leaders broker comprehensive ceasefire deal between Ukraine and Russia after 17-hour negotiations following collapse of earlier truce
French military intervention begins to halt jihadist advance in Mali