'We felt at home': Israeli weapons firms out in force at Abu Dhabi defense expo

EU member nations are set to vote on countermeasures against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum on April 9, pending a qualified majority approval. The European Commission proposed imposing tariffs on 26 billion euros worth of U.S. goods in response to President Trump's trade policies, lifting temporary suspensions and reinstating all tariffs by April 13. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the need to protect consumers and businesses amid escalating trade tensions between the...

French officials investigating the deaths of British couple Andrew and Dawn Searle in Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Aveyron are treating it as a murder-suicide, with Dawn found with severe head wounds outside their home and Andrew hanged inside. Authorities are looking into whether a third party was involved, though the prosecutor stated there is no evidence of this. The couple's son, Scottish actor Callum Kerr, confirmed their deaths on social media, expressing grief over the loss of his...

Defence engineering firm Paras Defence and Space Technologies announced a partnership with MicroCon Vision, Israel, for supplying advanced drone camera technology in India, positioning Paras Defence as the exclusive domestic supplier at a lower cost. The collaboration aims to enhance India's self-reliance in drone cameras and ISR payloads, benefiting the growing Indian drone market and expanding both companies' presence in the ISR payload market. This strategic pact will integrate technologies like AI analytics and thermal...

The crash between the Stena Immaculate and the Solong in the North Sea was found to have occurred without dedicated lookouts on board the vessels in patchy conditions, according to a report by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch. The incident resulted in fires and a successful rescue operation, saving 36 crew members but leaving one missing and presumed dead. The captain of the Solong has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter and is set to...

The European Union is preparing countermeasures against the latest tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stating that negotiations are underway. Trump's 20% levies affect over 180 countries and territories, prompting the EU to consider retaliatory actions to protect its interests and businesses. EU's commissioner for trade and economic security, Maros Sefcovic, plans to engage in discussions with U.S. counterparts to address concerns and avoid further escalation....

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the new envoy to NATO are in Brussels to address concerns from European allies about Trump's stance on Russia and NATO, amidst confusion over recent White House comments and insults. European governments are preparing for a potential military drawdown by the U.S. and are looking for clarity on future security plans. Newly confirmed ambassador Matt Whitaker emphasized the importance of NATO's collective security guarantee and urged allies to...