Denmark

‘Drone wall’: how Nato is plugging the Russian airspace gap

Poland and Romania are deploying a new system to intercept enemy drones, stop Russian incursions and replace costly fighter jet scrambles.

6 Nov 2025 - 7:20PMvideocam

A resident carries a downed Russian FPV drone in the frontline town of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, Ukraine earlier this month. Photo: Reuters

Concern in Norway after test shows Chinese-made buses can be disabled remotely

Transport operator Ruter says the manufacturer has access to the vehicles’ control systems, which could in theory be used to turn them off.

6 Nov 2025 - 2:15AMvideocam

Thailand

Uproar at Miss Universe event in Thailand over local organiser’s ‘dumb’ insult

The Thai organiser’s criticism of Miss Mexico prompted the reigning Miss Universe title holder from Denmark to lead a walkout.

7 Nov 2025 - 12:20PMvideocam

US-China trade war

Rare earth diplomacy: how Trump’s Asia tour aims to lock in mineral supplies

From Tokyo to Bangkok, Washington is forging new partnerships to counter China’s dominance.

29 Oct 2025 - 7:00PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hold up signed documents for a critical minerals deal at Akasaka Palace on October 28 in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: AFP

EU to end Russian gas imports by 2027 in major energy shift

Hungary and Slovakia, the EU members still importing Russian gas via pipeline, were the only nations to oppose the new, majority-backed ban.

20 Oct 2025 - 7:14PM

Oil barrels and a pump jack are seen in front of EU and Russia flag colours. Photo: Reuters

Polish court blocks extradition, frees Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream blasts

German prosecutors accuse Volodymyr Zhuravlov of being part of a group that placed explosives on the pipelines in 2022.

18 Oct 2025 - 5:07AMvideocam

China-EU relations

EU urged to ‘flex its muscles’ on Chinese tech transfer and rare earths

Bloc’s trade chief says he has received ‘a lot of concerned calls’ from industry about Beijing’s latest controls.

15 Oct 2025 - 12:05AMvideocam

Germany

Munich Airport reopens after drone chaos disrupts thousands of passengers

The recent closures follow mysterious drone overflights in EU member countries, raising security concerns and fears of Russian involvement.

4 Oct 2025 - 4:49PM

An Easyjet airline plane is parked at Munich Airport after possible drone sightings. Photo:dpa

Putin vows ‘significant’ response as Russia-Europe tensions soar

Russian president’s warning follows France’s detention of an oil tanker over sanction-busting suspicions.

3 Oct 2025 - 2:20PMvideocam

French soldiers on the Boracay, a tanker from Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’. The ship passed through Danish waters when drones caused multiple disruptions last week. Photo: Reuters

Ukraine’s Zelensky warns Europe that Russia is looking to ‘escalate’ war

Leaders from nearly 50 European nations met in Copenhagen under tight security after mystery drone flights rattled Denmark.

3 Oct 2025 - 6:24AMvideocam

European Union

Explainer | EU eyes building ‘drone wall’: question is, what is it?

A plan to boost defences after repeated air incursions by Moscow appears to mean different things to different countries.

3 Oct 2025 - 2:52AMvideocam

France

French court to try Chinese captain from Russia’s shadow fleet tanker

The captain and first mate of the blacklisted Boracay were detained for refusing to identify themselves to French authorities.

2 Oct 2025 - 8:34PM

The Boracay tanker, part of Russia’s “shadow fleet”, seen off the western coast of France, is suspected of involvement in drone flights over Denmark. Photo: AFP

European Union

EU leaders back ‘drone wall’ to repel Russia after airspace violations

France detains Russian-linked tanker crew as recent intrusions by drones and fighter planes fuel security concerns.

2 Oct 2025 - 2:09PMvideocam

Denmark calls in Nato aid for EU summit after drone incursions

Danish leader Mette Frederiksen has linked the drone incursions to Russia’s efforts to destabilise Europe, an accusation Moscow denies.

29 Sep 2025 - 9:31PM

Russia says ‘no signals’ from Ukraine on peace talks as it faces Nato warning

European diplomats have warned the Kremlin that Nato is ready to shoot down Russian planes violating its airspace.

29 Sep 2025 - 10:03AM

Rescuers work at the site of a Russian strike on a residential building in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday. Photo: EPA

Japan

Japan’s next leader? LDP showdown pits Abe protégé against reformist scion

Recent polls suggest the party’s voters will decide between Sanae Takaichi’s conservative vision and Shinjiro Koizumi’s centrist appeal.

29 Sep 2025 - 8:00AMvideocam

Japan’s Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (left) and former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi are seen before the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election candidate debate in Tokyo on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

Denmark bans all civilian drone flights this week for EU summit

Drone sightings across Denmark since September 22 have prompted the closure of several airports.

28 Sep 2025 - 9:44PMvideocam

Russia tells West any aggression will be met with ‘decisive response’

Foreign Minister Lavrov warned against attempts to shoot down aircraft in Russian airspace and accused Germany of militaristic rhetoric.

28 Sep 2025 - 7:05AMvideocam

Denmark confirms new drone sightings at its military bases

Drones were spotted at ‘several military sites’ in Denmark, while neighbouring Norway is also investigating possible sightings on Saturday.

27 Sep 2025 - 8:35PM

A mobile radar installation stands at the Danish military’s area on Amager, Pionegaarden, near the village of Dragoer and on the coast of Oresund, the sea between Denmark and Sweden, in Dragoer, Denmark, on Friday. The radar installation comes after drones were spotted near Copenhagen Airport earlier this week. Photo: EPA

Japan

‘Too many elections’? Japan faces another chapter of unsteady leadership

Factional politics stand in the way of a new prime minister’s bid for longevity in office, analysts warn.

27 Sep 2025 - 8:50PMvideocam

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will make way for a new leader after barely a year in office. Photo: AFP

Danish airport closes again after suspected new drone sightings linked to Russia

Drones have been seen flying over several Danish airports since Wednesday, which prompted Copenhagen Airport to shut down.

26 Sep 2025 - 5:41PM