EU member states are increasing military spending in response to planned US troop reductions in Germany, a European Commission spokesperson says.

Israeli forces intercept humanitarian aid ships in international waters near Greece, according to flotilla organizers. The group described the move as an escalation of Israel's impunity.

Flotilla organizers report that Israeli forces intercepted humanitarian aid ships in international waters near Greece. The organizers characterized the interception as an escalation of Israeli actions.

Poland signs a bilateral strategic partnership agreement with the United States on critical minerals. The deal makes Poland the first EU country to formalize such a partnership following a joint memorandum with Brussels.

Poland has signed a bilateral strategic partnership agreement with the United States regarding critical minerals, marking the first such deal between the U.S. and an EU member state.

Islamist militants have tightened a blockade around Mali's capital, Bamako, restricting movement in and out of the city.

An Islamist group has intensified a blockade around Bamako, the capital of Mali, raising concerns regarding civilian movement and access to the city.

Hezbollah claims destruction of Israeli Merkava tanks and a Hermes drone in southern Lebanon, citing the strikes as a response to alleged ceasefire violations and attacks on residential areas.

Hezbollah fighters claim to have destroyed Israeli Merkava tanks and a Hermes drone in southern Lebanon, citing these actions as a response to alleged ceasefire violations and attacks on residential areas.