Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Defence or deficit?
The recent NATO summit decision to invest 5 per cent of GDP annually in defence by 2035 was warmly welcomed by the countries on the alliance’s eastern flank, which feel most vulnerable to the Russian threat. The Baltic states were the first to...

Lithuania and the Philippines sign security alliance agreement
By Gavin Blackburn with AP Published on 30/06/2025 - 18:20 GMT+2•Updated 01/07/2025 - 6:28 GMT+2 Lithuania and the Philippines signed an agreement on Monday to build a security alliance resulting from their mutual alarm over what they...

The ‘perfect’ male body type, according to scientists
It’s a great day for those with a ‘dad bod,’ because according to a new study, it’s the body type women find most attractive. Forget chiseled abs and ultra-lean physiques, researchers have found that ‘dad bods,’ with their softer edges and a bit...

Lithuania and the Philippines sign security pact
MAKATI — Lithuania and the Philippines signed an agreement on Monday to build a security alliance resulting from their mutual alarm over what they perceive as growing aggression threatening their regions by countries such as China. The memorandum...

Lithuania and the Philippines sign security pact to counter 'authoritarian axis' of China and Russia
By Gavin Blackburn with AP Published on 30/06/2025 - 18:20 GMT+2 Lithuania and the Philippines signed an agreement on Monday to build a security alliance resulting from their mutual alarm over what they perceive as growing aggression...

News: Zaha Hadid Architects to design new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport following international competition win
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has won the international competition to design a new arrivals terminal for Vilnius Airport in Lithuania. This project represents a key component of the airport’s long-term plan to handle rising passenger numbers and...

Lithuania, Philippines sign pact to build alliance against aggression
The Philippines and Lithuania signed an agreement to build a security alliance resulting from their mutual alarm over what they perceive as growing aggression threatening their regions by countries such as China. The memorandum of understanding...

Zaha Hadid Architects wins competition to design the new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has been selected as the winner of the international architectural competition to design the new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania. The project marks a major milestone in the airport’s long-term...

Lithuania and Philippines sign a pact to build an alliance against aggression
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Lithuania signed an agreement to build a security alliance resulting from their mutual alarm over what they perceive as growing aggression threatening their regions by countries such as China. The...

Scientists uncover rare planet hiding on the edge of galaxy
Astronomers have discovered a rare planet hiding at the edge of our galaxy using a space-time phenomenon that was first predicted by Albert Einstein. The exoplanet, AT2021uey b, is a Jupiter-sized gas giant located around 3,2000 light-years from...

What’s wrong with a weak euro?
The meek, Jesus famously assured us, shall inherit the Earth. European policymakers’ recent pronouncements, however, suggest they profoundly disagree with the Messiah. Barely a single speech by EU leaders or officials these days fails to emphasise...
Mullen Continues Talks with Baltic Allies in Lithuania
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 10.21.2008 Courtesy Story The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff met with officials here today as he continued to reaffirm America’s commitment to the collective defense of NATO during meetings with allies in the...

Palanga Hosts Exciting Kickoff Of 12Th World Lithuanian Sports Games
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 3. Nearly 3,000 Lithuanians from across 37 countries have arrived in Palanga for the 12th World Lithuanian Sports Games, an event often referred to as the“Olympics of Lithuanian communities,”...

This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 11 – 19
FRIDAY, JULY 11 ■ One hour after sunset as twilight fades and the stars are coming out, you'll find the two brightest stars of summer, Vega and Arcturus, equally near the zenith: Vega toward the east, Arcturus toward the southwest (depending on...

NATO: Was There a Summit?
NATO’s modest 2025 summit does not indicate a deepening trend toward crises in the alliance, but reflects the desire of its leadership to use the effect of continuing external challenges and changes in the internal dynamics in NATO following...

Is Europe going off the rails?
According to Eurostat, as of 2023, the European Union had more than 8,556 kilometers of dedicated high-speed rail lines. However, the overall size of the European railway network has contracted by 1.3% between 2013 and 2023. This is hardly the...

Scientists spot mysterious planet using 'intriguing' space-time detection method
The rocket blasted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center two weeks late because of leak concerns. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Astronomers used a method once theorized by Albert Einstein to find a mysterious and rare planet on the...

Lithuania, Northrop Expand Medium-Caliber Ammo Production Partnership
Lithuania and Northrop Grumman have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand the co-production of medium-caliber ammunition, building on an initial deal inked in September 2024. The agreement, signed at the NATO Industry Summit in The Hague,...

The Last Truck
4 Irina Khalip 11.07.2025, 10:42 9,820 Irina Khalip The museum in the prison and the park in Drozdá. There is a museum of testimony and memory in the Albanian city of Shkoder. At the entrance, where ticket prices are listed, it says: "For former...

Scientists discover rare planet at the edge of the Milky Way using space-time phenomenon predicted by Einstein
Astronomers have used a space-time phenomenon first predicted by Albert Einstein to discover a rare planet hiding at the edge of our galaxy. The exoplanet, dubbed AT2021uey b, is a Jupiter-size gas giant located roughly 3,200 light-years from...