In light of NATO’s caution to adopt a “wartime mindset” due to potential conflict with Russia, the UK is experiencing tensions over defence spending, with NATO urging an increase to 3% of GDP, amid debates involving the PM and concerns over the US’s financial expectations.

Israel has announced the destruction of Syria’s naval fleet through air strikes, with its troops now extending operations within Syrian territory beyond a designated buffer zone, leading to international calls for restraint amid fears of escalating conflict.

Tensions have escalated in the Middle East as Israel has launched air strikes reportedly destroying Syria’s naval fleet, with military operations extending into Syrian territory beyond established buffer zones, prompting concerns about potential new conflicts and calls for restraint from international bodies.

The UK has decided to halt decisions on asylum claims from Syrian nationals due to emerging questions about their safety following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, with concerns over potential increased migration and the status of thousands of applicants already awaiting decisions.