Keir Starmer’s government is actively discussing accelerating military spending growth
The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is considering significantly accelerating the increase in defense spending, the BBC reports, citing Downing Street sources. Earlier last year, Starmer promised to increase military spending to 2.5% of GDP by April 2027 and also outlined an “ambition” to reach 3% of…
The number of crewed “ghost ships” in the world’s oceans increased by 31% in 2025
According to the International Transport Workers’ Federation, 2025 will be a record year for the number of cases of crew abandonment on board ships, so-called “ghost ships” with living but abandoned sailors. According to published ITF statistics, 410 abandonment incidents involving 6,223 seafarers were recorded during the year. Compared to…
The Polish Foreign Ministry called on citizens to leave Russia immediately
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an official warning strongly recommending that all Polish citizens currently in the Russian Federation leave the country as soon as possible. A statement published on the Polish Foreign Ministry’s website emphasizes that the recommendation is based on several key factors: ongoing Russian…
The heads of Britain’s top banks are beginning to create an independent payment system
The heads of leading UK banks will gather on February 19 for the first official meeting dedicated to the launch of a national payment system, which is intended to become an independent alternative to American giants Visa and Mastercard. The meeting will be chaired by Vim Maru, CEO of Barclays…
Germany and Norway signed a major defence cooperation agreement
German and Norwegian Defence Ministers Boris Pistorius and Tore O. Sandvik signed a historic bilateral agreement to expand defence cooperation. The document, known as the Hansa Arrangement, was signed on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The agreement creates a long-term framework for a comprehensive military partnership between the…