Politics – The Defense Post

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Troops strategizing in front of a wargaming platform. Photo: AMESA

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27 April

Christine Casimiro

France and Greece Further Strengthen Mutual Defense Ties

France and Greece have further strengthened defense ties, extending their mutual defense agreement from 2021 and signing several cooperation agreements.

19 April

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles Into Sea: Seoul

North Korea test-fired multiple ballistic missiles on Sunday, South Korea's military said, the latest in a recent flurry of launches by the nuclear-armed state.

19 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkey ‘Optimistic’ Middle East Ceasefire Will Be Extended

Turkey remained "optimistic" that a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US that expires on Wednesday, would be extended, allowing more time for talks between the sides.

18 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia, Japan Ink Multibillion Dollar Warship Deal

Japan agreed on a deal to provide Australia's navy with the first of almost a dozen stealth frigates, part of a wider military build up by Canberra.

18 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Boeing Sees Jump in Defense Business From Middle East War

The Middle East war has so far boosted Boeing's defense business and hasn't impacted deliveries to airline customers confronting high jet fuel prices, the company's CEO said.

17 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Cuba ‘Ready’ for Possible US Attack: President

Cuban President Diaz-Canel said his country was "ready" for a possible US attack following months of mounting pressure from President Trump.

17 April

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One for a trip to Florida in Washington, D.C., on March 20, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says Israel, Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire

Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting on Thursday, though there was no indication if Iran-backed Hezbollah was on board.

16 April

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer attends the EU Leader's informal retreat meeting at Egmont Palace. The PM of the UK did a doorstep statement and talked to journalist of international press and media. EU leaders will discuss in this summit the European defence strategy during at Palais d'Egmont in Brussels, Belgium on February 3, 2025 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) (Photo by Nicolas Economou / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

11 Nations Urge ‘Coordinated’ Economic Support Amid Mideast War

The finance ministers of 11 countries called for "coordinated emergency support" to help countries hit by disruptions from the war in the Middle East.

16 April