Tag: Defence Minister
China’s defence minister holds call with US counterpart, Xinhua reports
BEIJING (Reuters) -China's defence minister Dong Jun held a video call with his U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth on…
Macron names defence minister Lecornu new PM: presidency
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named defence minister Sebastien Lecornu as the new prime minister to replace…
Spain PM Sanchez imposes arms embargo on Israel to ‘stop Gaza genocide’
Spain has announced sweeping measures against Israel, including a total arms embargo, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez saying…
South Korean and Japanese defence ministers to hold talks in Seoul
SEOUL (Reuters) -The South Korean and Japanese defence ministers will hold talks in Seoul on Monday, Seoul's defence…
Japan hails ‘unprecedented’ security ties as British aircraft carrier visits Tokyo
TOKYO (Reuters) -Security cooperation between Japan and Britain has reached an "unprecedented" level, Japan's defence minister said on…
German cabinet agrees steps to boost army recruitment
The German cabinet on Wednesday signed off steps to boost recruitment for the country's armed forces and strengthen…
Polish prosecutors charge national security boss in classified documents case
WARSAW (Reuters) -Polish prosecutors have charged the head of the National Security Bureau (BBN) and the former defence…
Israel defence minister approves plan to conquer Gaza City
Israel's defence minister has approved a plan for the conquest of Gaza City and authorised the call-up of…
Thailand and Cambodia agree to extend peace pact
Thailand and Cambodia agreed Thursday to extend a shaky ceasefire deal that followed five days of deadly hostilities…