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India to ease rules to boost foreign investment in domestic defense firms, sources say

India to ease rules to boost foreign investment in domestic defense firms, sources say

FDI cap for licensed defense firms to rise from 49% to 74% under automatic route

Asia
South Korea's ex-president Yoon given 5-year jail term in first ruling over martial law

South Korea's ex-president Yoon given 5-year jail term in first ruling over martial law

Seoul Central District Court found Yoon guilty of mobilizing presidential security service to block authorities from executing an arrest warrant

Europe
As Trump turns screws, how long can Europe play nice?

As Trump turns screws, how long can Europe play nice?

EU leaders tread cautiously as Trump turns hostile, targeting Europe and questioning its sovereignty

Middle East
Threats to Iran spike 'volatility': UN official

Threats to Iran spike 'volatility': UN official

UN officials warned Trump-era military threats could escalate tensions amid Iran’s recent protests

North America
Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado

Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado

Despite the gesture, Trump has backed Maduro's vice president Delcy Rodriguez over Machado