UK-EU Agreement on Fishing Rights and Defense Cooperation Post-Brexit

The UK and EU reached an agreement on fishing rights and defense cooperation five years after Brexit. The UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer secured a deal that does not involve rejoining the EU's single market or customs union. The agreement includes provisions for security, defense, and a youth mobility plan. The deal addresses issues such as fishing rights and aligning standards on agricultural products.

US-Qatar Economic Agreement

The White House announced a $1.2 trillion economic agreement between the United States and Qatar, including deals in aviation and defense sectors, generating jobs and enhancing security cooperation.

US-Saudi Arms Deal

The US agreed to sell Saudi Arabia an arms package worth nearly $142 billion, the largest defense cooperation agreement in US history. The deal covers deals with more than a dozen US defense companies in various areas including air and missile defense, air force, space advancement, maritime security, and communications.

Russian Missile Specialists Visit Iran

Several senior Russian missile specialists have visited Iran over the past year as part of deepening defense cooperation between the two countries. The purpose of their visits remains unclear.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's State Visit to Vietnam

Russian President Vladimir Putin signs multiple deals with Vietnam, offers to supply fossil fuels and collaborates in various sectors. The visit aims to strengthen ties amid international isolation over Ukraine conflict.

India-U.S. Defense and Technology Cooperation

India and the United States strengthen defense and technology cooperation, focusing on semiconductor production, artificial intelligence, and jet engine manufacturing. The two countries aim to collaborate on innovative research and co-production of land warfare systems.

U.S. Foreign Policy

The United States is expected to lift a ban on the sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks, signaling a shift in policy from the Biden administration.

U.S. and Philippine Joint War Drills in the South China Sea

U.S. and Philippine forces conducted joint war drills in the South China Sea, sinking a mock enemy ship. The drills were part of a larger exercise called Balikatan, aimed at combat-readiness and defense against external threats, particularly from China.