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Deterrence is a key issue as army chiefs from 30-plus countries talk about a Ukraine force – The Associated Press

Deterrence is a key issue as army chiefs from 30-plus countries talk about a Ukraine force  The Associated PressEurope Weighs Peacekeeping Role in Ukraine Amid Trump’s Embrace of Russia  The New York TimesIn rare meeting without U.S. ally, Western army chiefs meet to show Ukraine unity  ReutersEurope steps up to fund its own defense, provide security for Ukraine after Trump threats  Fox News'Didn't want to endanger his life' — JD Vance on criticism from his cousin who fought in Ukraine  Kyiv Independent

EU chief says member countries must use a new defense loan to buy European, not American – The Associated Press

EU chief says member countries must use a new defense loan to buy European, not American  The Associated PressThe European Union Decides to Rearm  NPREU defense fund to be spent on European weapons, Commission President says  SemaforTrump Wants Europe to Defend Itself. Here’s What It Would Take.  The New York TimesCan Europe Wean Itself of U.S. Arms?  Forbes

Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza, affecting a desalination plant producing drinking water – ABC News

Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza, affecting a desalination plant producing drinking water  ABC NewsUnrwa chief accuses Israel of weaponising aid to Gaza  BBC.comIsraeli Energy Minister Cuts Off Electricity to Gaza  The New York TimesIsrael weaponising aid into Gaza says UN agency head  Al Jazeera EnglishLive briefing: Rights groups call on Israel to restore Gaza electricity  The Washington Post

Container ship collides with anchored US-flagged oil tanker in North Sea – ABC News

Container ship collides with anchored US-flagged oil tanker in North Sea  ABC NewsLIVE Crew member remains missing after North Sea oil tanker crash as search ended  Irish IndependentOil tanker and cargo ship collide in North Sea  YahooTanker hired by US military ablaze off UK after hit by container ship  Reuters UKUpdate: Tanker Collision Off UK Coast Sparks Fire, Oil Spill Concerns; One Missing  gCaptain

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The EU shrugs off Hungary’s opposition to Ukraine support at a summit. What’s Orbán’s next move? – The Associated Press

The EU shrugs off Hungary’s opposition to Ukraine support at a summit. What’s Orbán’s next move?  The Associated PressEurope’s new unanimity: Orbán doesn’t need to agree  POLITICO EuropeEU sidesteps Hungary veto, but more Ukraine showdowns loom  DW (English)All EU leaders except Orban back statement reaffirming support for Ukraine  ReutersHungary breaks with the EU by seeking to turn Ukraine into ‘buffer zone’  Financial Times

Why Indonesia’s new military law is alarming pro-democracy activists and rights groups – The Associated Press

Why Indonesia’s new military law is alarming pro-democracy activists and rights groups  The Associated PressIndonesia law giving armed forces bigger role in government sparks anger  BBC.comIndonesia parliament passes contentious amendments to military law  ReutersIndonesian Parliament Passes Bill That Critics Say Evokes Authoritarian Past  The New York TimesIndonesia passes controversial law allowing greater military role in government  The Guardian

30 years after deadly Tokyo subway gassing, survivors and victims’ families still seeking closure – The Associated Press

30 years after deadly Tokyo subway gassing, survivors and victims' families still seeking closure  The Associated PressDeath In A Plastic Bag: Why Japan Has No Public Dustbins  NDTVKyodo News Digest: March 20, 2025  Kyodo News PlusThe day a religious cult brought terror to Tokyo  The Japan TimesTODAY IN HISTORY: Millions boarded subway then their eyes were hit with a burning pain  9News

‘Nowhere is safe’: Doctor in Gaza describes scenes of ‘nonstop’ injuries after Israel ends ceasefire – WBUR News

'Nowhere is safe': Doctor in Gaza describes scenes of 'nonstop' injuries after Israel ends ceasefire  WBUR NewsGaza trauma surgeon says half of patients injured in Israeli strikes were children  ABC NewsGaza: Israeli Military War Crimes While Occupying Hospitals  Human Rights WatchGaza’s silent epidemic  Al Jazeera EnglishIsrael's Takeovers of Gaza Hospitals Amount to 'War Crimes,' Says Human Rights Watch  Common Dreams