European Union
Nato member states in Europe are facing growing pressure from President Trump to increase their military spending and bolster defenses against Russia. However, their efforts are being hindered by European Union rules on emissions and environmental protection, which are preventing them from expanding barracks and conducting exercises. A leaked report
Cabinet officials
Plymouth City Council and the UK Government announced that Plymouth will become the national centre for marine autonomy, a move that is expected to catapult the city's expertise in marine technology into the spotlight. The city is already a hub for marine science and technology, with a rich
Cabinet officials
Germany's finance minister, Lars Klingbeil, has indicated a willingness to increase the country's defence spending to 3.5% of gross domestic product in the coming years. Klingbeil emphasized that ensuring people's safety is his top priority, and that more investment is needed to achieve
Defence spending
Nova Minerals Limited has initiated a maiden 3,000m diamond drill program at its highly prospective Stibium prospect, targeting both gold and antimony mineralization. The first diamond drill rig is now operational, with a second diamond rig and the company-owned reverse circulation (RC) rig scheduled to commence drilling later in
Cabinet officials
Deputy Minister of National Defense Tomas Godliauskas, led a high-profile delegation to the United States, fostering cooperation with key stakeholders to enhance Lithuania's defense and national resilience. During his visit, he met with top US officials and representatives from various organizations, emphasizing the importance of collective defense, budget
Prime ministers
Pakistan has unveiled a budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, with a significant increase in defence spending, even as the country is facing economic challenges. The government has allocated Rs2.55tn (approximately $8.8bn USD) for defence, a 17% increase from the previous year. This decision comes on
Prime ministers
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday pledged to increase the country's defense spending to meet NATO's 2 percent spending threshold this year, seven years ahead of the previous schedule. This comes as a response to new geopolitical threats, advances in technology, and the fraying of
Budgets
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, outlining the proposed $961.6 billion 2026 Department of Defense budget. Hegseth emphasized the importance of investing in national defense and improving the quality of life for military members and their families. The proposed budget request also includes
Budgets
The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed its reservations about the federal government's latest budget, citing several issues that it believes hinder economic growth and burden businesses. The chamber's leadership, including President Mian Abuzar Shad, criticized the energy minister's performance, highlighting
Budgets
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified on Capitol Hill this week to justify the Pentagon's budget request to appropriators, but his comments were met with skepticism due to the department's failure to release its full fiscal year 2026 budget and the reliance on the deeply controversial reconciliation
Budgets
The Pakistani government has unveiled a Budget 2025-26, introducing stringent taxation and enforcement measures to generate an additional Rs670 billion in revenue. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented several changes, including higher withholding taxes on services, e-commerce, and digital platforms, as well as a 10 percent GST on
Prime ministers
In a move to reassure allies and boost Canada's military capabilities, Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to invest an additional $9 billion in defence spending over the next year, pushing the country's ratio of defence spending to GDP past 2% for the first time since
