Today's Top Reports
Estonia
Russian jet enters Estonian airspace
A Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jet entered Estonia's airspace for less than a minute on Tuesday evening, sparking tensions between Moscow and NATO's Baltic State member. The incident occurred above the Juminda Peninsula area in the Gulf of Finland, and the Russian jet allegedly tried to ward off an Estonian Navy ship escorting a suspected Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker. Estonia's Defense Forces spokesperson, Taavi Karotamm, called the incident a breach of international law and airspace, while Russia's account claims the jet forced back "attackers" and the tanker continued to its destination. This event took place on 05/15/2025.
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Germany
Germany and the Philippines to strengthen ties
Germany and the Philippines have agreed to enhance their defence cooperation, signing an "arrangement concerning defence cooperation" in Berlin. The deal includes expanded cooperation in areas such as cyber security, defence armament, logistics, and United Nations peacekeeping. This move is part of the Philippines' efforts to strengthen its position in the disputed South China Sea, where it has overlapping maritime claims with China. The Philippines has also recently signed defence agreements with New Zealand, Canada, and Japan, and is negotiating a visiting forces agreement with France. This event took place on 05/15/2025.
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India
Suspected spy arrested in Panipat
A 24-year-old private security guard, Nauman Ilahi, has been arrested in Panipat district, Haryana, for allegedly supplying sensitive information to individuals in Pakistan. Ilahi's arrest comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following a recent military confrontation. The Haryana Police are conducting further investigation, including analyzing Ilahi's seized mobile phone. This event took place on 05/15/2025.
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Iran
Iran willing to agree to capping uranium enrichment
Iran is willing to agree to a nuclear deal with the US in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. According to an Iranian official, Tehran would commit to never producing nuclear weapons, eliminating its stockpiles of highly-enriched uranium, and only enriching uranium to levels needed for civilian use. Additionally, international inspectors would be allowed to supervise the process. However, it remains unclear if the US will accept this proposal, with officials having previously expressed skepticism about allowing Iran to maintain a limited enrichment program. This event took place on 05/15/2025.
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Iraq
Duhok governor urges the PKK to withdraw
Duhok Governor Ali Tatar has urged the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) to withdraw its fighters from populated villages and mountainous regions, citing the prolonged displacement of civilians and destruction of hundreds of villages. The governor emphasized that the PKK's armed presence is the main obstacle to the return of displaced villagers and that a lasting ceasefire is necessary for stability and reconstruction in the region. The Duhok administration has launched reconstruction projects, but progress hinges on tangible progress in the peace process between the warring parties. This event took place on 05/15/2025.
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Turkey
Putin skips Ukraine talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a delegation of experienced negotiators to conduct direct talks with Ukraine to resolve the ongoing war. The delegation includes Vladimir Medinsky, a presidential adviser, Alexander Fomin, Deputy Defence Minister, Igor Kostyukov, director of the GRU, and Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Foreign Minister. Putin will not attend the talks himself, despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's condition that he must be present for the talks to proceed. This event took place on 05/15/2025.
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