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Elon Musk meets defence officials in Pentagon visit
The White House denied media reports that Musk would receive a briefing on classified reports about China.BBC News - 2d -
Rubio and Ukraine officials to meet in Saudi Arabia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia this week. Meanwhile, Russia has stepped up its attacks on Ukraine. Holly Williams has the latest.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
U.S. and Ukrainian officials meet for first time since Oval Office spat, but Zelenskyy stays away
U.S. and Ukrainian officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, marking the first time the two parties have met since the spectacular Oval Office spat.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Rubio and Trump Officials Clash With Elon Musk in an Explosive Meeting
Simmering anger at the billionaire’s unchecked power spilled out in a remarkable Cabinet Room meeting. The president quickly moved to rein in Mr. Musk.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Trump meeting with oil executives
President Trump will meet with oil executives Wednesday afternoon, a senior White House official told The Hill. Around 15 executives with oil companies and the American Petroleum Institute, a ...The Hill - 4d -
US, Ukrainian officials to meet for 1st time since Oval Office clash
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet with Ukrainian counterparts this week as President Donald Trump pressures Ukraine to agree to a ceasefire. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv officials to meet Trump aides in Saudi Arabia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says ‘realistic proposals on the table’ in talks; Donald Trump hints US may be close to lifting intelligence pause. What we know on day 1,111. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Starmer shifts from boots on the ground in Ukraine to air and sea defence
UK prime minister hosts meeting of senior armed forces figures from 31 nationsFinancial Times - 3d -
Musk, Rubio clashed in front of Trump during Cabinet meeting: Sources
During a charged Cabinet meeting Thursday at the White House, Elon Musk clashed with top Cabinet officials, sources told ABC NewsABC News - Mar. 7 -
Hegseth says meeting with Musk was about "innovation, efficiencies"
A defense official said Elon Musk met with senior military officials at the Pentagon Friday.CBS News - 2d -
Trump administration official says peace talks with Russia were ‘positive’
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff recently met with Russian officials about continued peace negotiations, and he said the meeting was “positive.” “This morning, I met with President Putin,” Witkoff said ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
Zelenskyy flying to Riyadh to meet crown prince as Russia steps up attacks
Ukrainian president to meet Mohammed bin Salman but will not be at Saudi-led talks with US officials later this week. Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy is flying to Saudi Arabia ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
‘No military solution’ to Ukraine war, Rubio says ahead of Saudi meetings
First official meeting of two governments since disastrous Trump-Zelenskyy encounter comes as Russia intensifies attacks. There is “no military solution” to the conflict in Ukraine, US secretary of ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Will Rubio meet with Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia?
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia to talk with Ukrainian officials about their demands for a potential peace deal with Russia. CBS News' Jennifer Jacobs reports.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Military officials say 2025 recruiting off to strong start, building on recent trends
The U.S. military is tracking strong early year recruiting figures across the services, a signal it will meet or exceed 2024 performances, military officials said.ABC News - 5d -
Pentagon changed Musk visit after report about him viewing China war plans: Officials
A U.S. official had told ABC News that Musk was expected to attend a meeting with the Joint Chiefs of Staff that, among its topics, would touch on China.ABC News - 2d -
Germany’s Greens vow to block Merz’s flagship spending package
Party officials reject €500bn infrastructure fund plan and change to debt borrowing rules to fund defence spendingFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Taoiseach must tread carefully amid tensions before Trump meeting
Defence, the Palestinians and Irish-American trade will all be on the agenda as Micheál Martin heads to Washington. St Patrick’s Day has long been one of the sacred moments of the Irish-American ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Middle East crisis live: Israel defence minister threatens to annex parts of Gaza unless Hamas frees remaining hostages
Israel Katz orders army to ‘seize more ground’ as he threatens ‘permanent occupation’. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), the Israeli government will meet on Sunday for a no confidence vote ...The Guardian - 2d -
Como Coach Cesc Fabregas Meets With Real Madrid To Retain Inter Milan Target
Como coach Cesc Fabregas has returned to his native Spain to meet with Real Madrid officials in order to retain Nico Paz next season, amidst interest from Inter Milan.As reported in today’s ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘Startup Nation’ Groups Say They’re Meeting Trump Officials to Push for Deregulated ‘Freedom Cities’
The architects of projects like Próspera are drafting legislation to create US cities that would be free from federal regulations.Wired - Mar. 7 -
England start Six Nations defence with Italy win
England start their Women's Six Nations title defence with a comfortable win over Italy at LNER Community Stadium in York.BBC News - 12h -
HANetf unveils Europe-focused defence ETF
The fund will exclude US defence companies and concentrate on ‘companies benefiting from Europe’s security realignment’Financial Times - 32m -
Trump shock pushes neutral Swiss to seek closer defence ties
New defence minister calls for closer links to Nato and EU neighboursFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Ireland defence must 'hugely step up' - Ryan
Ireland second row James Ryan says Ireland's defence will need to be much better in Saturday's concluding Six Nations match against Italy.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
What Ukraine's asking for in meetings with U.S. about war with Russia
Officials from the U.S. and Ukraine are holding talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in an effort to end Russia's war against the Ukrainians. Michael Bociurkiw, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Russia, Ukraine exchange attacks after Putin meeting with US on ceasefire deal
Russia and Ukraine traded attacks over the weekend, just shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. officials about a ceasefire deal. Both sides reported more than 100 enemy ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
Trump meets with Irish UFC fighter Conor McGregor on St. Patrick's Day
President Trump met at the White House on Monday with controversial mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor to mark St. Patrick's Day. McGregor met with other White House officials during his ...The Hill - 6d -
Packers officially propose a change to Rule 12, Section 1, banning the Eagles 'Tush Push'
On Wednesday, the Packers proposed changing Rule 12, Section 1 to permanently ban the Eagles 'Tush Push' at the annual league meetings in two weeksYahoo Sports - 4d -
Russia and Ukraine to Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks in Riyadh: What to Know
American envoys will meet with Ukrainian officials on Sunday and with Russian officials the following day. The discussions are expected to focus on halting attacks on energy facilities.The New York Times - 17h -
No European defence without Germany
The rapid action by Friedrich Merz in the face of Donald Trump’s disruption highlights how the continent’s leaders need strategy as well as spendingFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
What US, Russia and Europe are thinking ahead of fresh Ukraine talks
BBC correspondents weigh in as US and Ukrainian officials prepare to meet in Saudi Arabia.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Why Ukraine hopes Trump minerals deal will win back US support
American and Ukrainian officials meet in Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks and to revive a critical mineral dealBBC News - Mar. 11 -
Russia says its forces have retaken key Kursk town of Sudzha
Push comes as Russian and US officials gear up for meeting to discuss end to Ukraine warFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Merz presses Greens to name their terms for German defence spending rise
‘What more do you want from us?’ asks chancellor-in-waiting as he seeks urgent support for fiscal rule changes. Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting has tried to win over the Greens to his ambitious but ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Abbott on learning from 'one of the best defences in the Premier League'
Eighteen-year-old Forest centre-back Zach Abbott says he is enjoying learning from "one of the best defences in the Premier League". The England Under-19 international made his senior debut for ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
A Montana Senator Seeks to Be Trump’s Voice in Beijing
Senator Steve Daines said in an interview that in meetings with Chinese officials, he called for talks between President Trump and China’s leader, Xi Jinping.The New York Times - 1d -
Saints to host Oregon left tackle on top 30 visit before 2025 NFL draft
The Saints have their second official 30 visit set before the 2025 draft, as they will be one of many teams to meet with Oregon LT Josh Conerly Jr.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Syrian defence ministry says military operation over and forces ‘paving way for life to return to normal’ – Middle East crisis live
Syria’s defence ministry spokesperson warns of further retribution against forces loyal to Assad. Syria ’s defence ministry has announced it has completed military operations to fight remnants of ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Call it a defence levy or even a patriot tax – but Labour is going to have to raise taxes, fast | Gaby Hinsliff
The world has shifted and defence spending has to rise. But time is running out for the government to make a case for it. Five years ago this weekend, life as we knew it was suspended overnight. ...The Guardian - 5d
