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17 April

JS Mogami (FFM-1) is seen sailing in open water. A small strip of land serves as the distant background of the image. The ship's hull is colored grey, and the water is a dull, grayish blue.

Japan Begins Work on Patrol Vessels, First Two to Launch in Late 2025

The Japanese Ministry of Defense revealed it has begun building the first four of 12 planned offshore patrol vessels (OPVs).

17 April

Americas

Warring gangs control much of Haiti's capital city and main port

Staff Writer With AFP

UK, France Vow to ‘Maintain Pressure’ on Haiti Gangs

Britain and France on Wednesday pledged to maintain pressure on criminal gangs in Haiti via sanctions.

17 April

Business

The new integration center, located in Madison, Alabama, brings 175,500 square feet of production space for integrated air and missile defense.

Christine Casimiro

Northrop Opens $20M Alabama Facility to Scale IBCS Component Production

Northrop Grumman has opened a new facility in Madison, Alabama, to increase the production of crucial Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) components.

17 April

Terrorism

Staff Writer With AFP

Al-Shabaab Advance in Key Central Somali Town: Sources

The Islamist group Al-Shabaab launched a major dawn raid on a central Somali government-controlled town and military hub on Wednesday, army officials said.

17 April

Nuclear

President Donald Trump signs a document reinstating sanctions against Iran

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Blocked Israeli Plan to Strike Iran Nuclear Sites: Report

US President Donald Trump scuppered an Israeli plan to strike Iranian nuclear sites, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, as Washington attempts to reach a deal to curb Tehran's weapons program.

17 April

Commentary

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a debate regarding economic sanctions against Russia, during a plenary session at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Bogdan Gogulan and Andrew Turner

Rearming Europe Means Rethinking How We Invest in Defense — Not Just How Much

Europe must not only spend more on defense but radically reform how it spends — prioritizing innovation, startups, and strategic collaboration to build sovereign capabilities fit for modern warfare.

17 April

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Says 30 Percent of Gaza Turned Into Buffer Zone

Israel announced Wednesday it had converted 30 percent of Gaza into a buffer zone as it pressed its unrelenting military offensive, vowing to maintain its blockade on humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged territory.

17 April

Africa

A Nigerian soldier wipes sweat off his face while participating in a special forces training exercise during Exercise Flintlock 2018 in Agadez, Niger, April 14, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise working with multinational special operations groups. The exercise is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to counter violent extremist organizations, protect their borders, and provide security for their people. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 (SW/AW) Evan Parker/Released)

Staff Writer With AFP

Nigeria, Niger Foreign Ministers Meet for Security Talks

The foreign ministers of Nigeria and Niger held talks Wednesday on cross-border security, terrorism and economic cooperation, despite tensions between the two neighbours since the July 2023 coup in Niger.

16 April

Business