Polish president says NATO members should spend 3% of GDP on defence

Poland's president will propose during a visit to the United States that NATO members spend 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence, he said on Monday, Reuters reports.

European states doubled arms imports in past five years

European states imported almost double the amount of arms in 2019 to 2023 compared to 2014 to 2018, a leading conflict think-tank said on Monday, as Ukraine emerged as the largest European arms importer after the invasion by Russia in 2022, Reuters reports.

Ukraine criticises Pope's 'white flag' comment

Ukraine has strongly rejected a call by Pope Francis for Kyiv to negotiate an end to its war with Russia and have "the courage to raise the white flag", BBC reports.

Oscars 2024: Atomic bomb movie 'Oppenheimer' crowned best picture

"Oppenheimer," the blockbuster biopic about the race to build the first atomic bomb, claimed seven Academy Awards including the prestigious best picture trophy on Sunday as Hollywood celebrated a triumphant year in film, Reuters reports.

Portugal's conservatives win election as far-right surges

The centre-right Social Democrat-led Democratic Alliance beat the Socialist Party for the first time in eight years, but have little chance of forming a majority, Euronews reports.

Israel-Hamas war rages in besieged Gaza on eve of Ramadan

Deadly fighting raged on in Gaza on Sunday, with no truce in sight on the eve of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and a dire humanitarian crisis gripping the besieged Palestinian territory, AFP reports.

Eight children and an adult die in Zanzibar after eating sea turtle meat

Eight children and an adult have died after eating sea turtle meat on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago, and 78 other people have been taken to hospital, authorities said on Saturday, The Guardian reports..

Portugal: Tight race predicted in parliamentary elections

Voters headed to the polls on Sunday in Portugal's parliamentary election, which is expected to be a showdown between two moderate parties, even as the far-right look to grow their influence, DW reports.

Air Force: Ukraine downs 35 drones overnight

Ukrainian air defense units destroyed 35 of the 39 Shahed-type drones that Russia launched overnight, the Air Force reported on March 10, The Kyiv Independent reports.

Pope Francis Urges Ukraine-Russia Negotiations for Peace

Pope Francis has called on Ukraine to exhibit what he referred to as the "courage symbolised by the white flag" and engage in negotiations with Russia to bring an end to the conflict that erupted following Moscow's extensive invasion two years ago, resulting in the loss of tens of thousands of lives, according to Reuters.

Armenia Eyes EU Accession Amid Russia Tensions

Armenia is considering accession to the European Union, stated Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan.

Orban Urges Trump's Return: Hope for Ukraine's Peace?

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with former US President Donald Trump at Trump's official residence in Mar-a-Lago, Florida.