The redevelopment plans for a bombed NATO site in Belgrade in partnership with the government provoked immediate criticism in Serbia.
Author: Eric Lipton
White House Considers Easing Sanctions on Israeli Billionaire
A deal to allow the Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler to cash out his mining positions in the Democratic Republic of Congo has enraged human rights activists and some government officials.
Intelligence About Russia Puts Focus on New U.S. Satellite Push
The Pentagon is in the early stages of a program to put constellations of smaller and cheaper satellites into orbit to counter space-based threats of the sort being developed by Russia and China.
Norway Moves to Allow Seabed Mining Exploration
The decision in Parliament, opposed by environmentalists, will allow prospectors to start surveying the country’s waters.
What Are the Risks of A.I. Drones and Weapons?
Concern about weapons that can kill without a human decision is not entirely new.
A.I. Killer Drones Are Becoming Reality. Nations Disagree on Limits.
Worried about the risks of robot warfare, some countries want new legal constraints, but the U.S. and other major powers are resistant.
Israel-Hamas War Adds to Surge in Global Weapons Sales
Israel’s conflict with Hamas, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the rise of China have brought a boom for weapons makers and a chance for Washington to build closer military ties to other countries.
Facing Threats, U.S. Navy Struggles to Modernize Its Ships
A new generation of cheaper and more flexible vessels could be vital in any conflict with China, but the Navy remains lashed to big shipbuilding programs driven by tradition, political influence and jobs.
Through Ties to Saudis, Golf Deal Promises Benefits to Trump
The new alliance between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf is the latest example of how the former president’s relationship with Saudi Arabia has yielded gains, and criticism, for both.
U.S. Navy Steps Up Efforts to Curb Iran’s Ship Seizures in Strait of Hormuz
The United States is increasing patrols in the busy shipping lanes, where Iranian forces have taken two internationally flagged tankers in recent weeks.