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Trump’s ‘crazy’ rebuke undercuts Netanyahu at a critical moment

Netanyahu has long portrayed himself as being uniquely adept in dealing with Trump.

Turkey targets more defence sales as West rearms, alliances shift

ISTANBUL, June 5 - Two decades of state investment have transformed Turkey into a major exporter of drones and other military equipment, and the NATO member is now looking to build on that momentum as the West rearms and security alliances are reshaped.

Negeri Sembilan election: Move to dissolve state assembly Anwar's ‘tit-for-tat’ response to Johor snap polls

Observers told CNA that the move by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan in Negeri Sembilan is a “calculated effort” to preempt any political momentum the Barisan Nasional coalition might gain in Johor’s upcoming state election.

Sweden's Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine's air war with Russia

STOCKHOLM, June 4 - After Ukraine said it will make the Gripen the backbone of its air force, the Swedish fighter jet is finally set to be tested in the role it was designed for: confronting Russia.

Honeywell's Quantinuum heads for Nasdaq debut as quantum computing gains momentum

Germany, France, Britain sketch plan to engage Putin in Ukraine talks

Allies see a shift in momentum strengthening President Volodymyr Zelensky’s position.

Ukraine drone strikes causing ‘panic’ for Kremlin, says EU’s Kallas

"Putin is losing money, men, and momentum, and that’s why he’s increasing attacks on civilians," says the EU top diplomat

Russia bets on air war as it stumbles on the battlefield

KYIV, June 3 - Russia is pummeling major Ukrainian cities in an effort to sustain a sputtering war effort marked by a struggle to maintain momentum on the battlefield, where advances over the last month slowed to a near halt, researchers say.

EU praises Bulgaria progress but sets August deadline for reform-linked aid

BRUSSELS, May 28 - The European Commission praised Bulgaria's progress in establishing an independent anti-corruption office and said on Thursday the country had to keep up its reform momentum to get the remainder of EU funds from the post-pandemic recovery fund by the end-August deadline.

Britain faces 'moment of consequence' as threats from adversaries mount, spy chief says

LONDON, May 27 - Britain is at a \"moment of consequence\" amid increasingly brazen behaviour from adversaries and a narrowing window to stay ahead in the race to harness technology along with its allies, a British spy chief will say on Wednesday.

A year after glacier collapse, Blatten residents rebuild lives in Swiss Alps

WILER, Switzerland, May 26 - Hotel Momentum stands above Switzerland's Loetschen Valley as a symbol of recovery, a year after a collapsing glacier destroyed the village of Blatten.

Quad ministers to meet in New Delhi amid doubts over bloc’s relevance and shifting US-China ties

The gathering is intended to restore momentum to the Quad after nearly a year without a ministerial-level meeting and amid growing questions about the bloc’s relevance, said analysts.

Commentary: Fears of escalation are finally pushing US and Iran towards a deal

Despite the contradictory messaging from the US and Iran, there appears to be real momentum toward a deal, says international security professor Stefan Wolff.

'Find a moment for yourself': Why Singaporean artist Amanda Heng is inviting people to just rest in Venice

Singaporean artist Amanda Heng created A Pause inside the Singapore Pavilion at the ongoing Venice Biennale. The 74-year-old tells CNA Lifestyle how the idea of rest and her ageing body shaped the installation, which invites visitors to slow down, reflect and experience stillness.

SQ321 final report: What happened in the seconds before deadly turbulence hit

Investigators have reconstructed the moments before SQ321 encountered turbulence, revealing how a routine flight turned into a mid-air emergency within seconds.