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Lithuanian social democrat Kęstutis Vilkauskas, who did not resign from his position as chairman of the Seimas Culture Committee despite a party decision, explained his actions as a way to show party leadership the need for respect in decision-making.
More than 32,000 individuals completed contact and remote civil resistance training in Lithuania during the first half of the year, according to the Ministry of National Defence.
A drunk man resisted police officers in the Molėtai district of Lithuania during the night, following a disturbance.
According to a report by SIPRI, India's nuclear stance may be undergoing changes as its warheads are reportedly moving closer to deployment.
A new report by SIPRI indicates India is the world's fifth-largest military spender, allocating $92 billion, and possesses approximately 190 nuclear warheads as of January 2026.
A new SIPRI study indicates that nuclear risks are rising as global powers expand and modernize their arsenals, signaling a return to nuclear power politics. This raises concerns about a new arms race and its potential dangers.
A new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) indicates that international peacekeeping missions are struggling with financial problems and a resulting lack of personnel.
A police officer was injured in Panevėžys district, Lithuania, on Friday evening while attempting to arrest an aggressive man for domestic violence.
A new SIPRI report indicates that global military spending has increased for the 11th consecutive year, reflecting a continued upward trend in defense expenditures worldwide.
According to SIPRI data, India is projected to be the world's fifth-largest military spender in 2025 at $92.1 billion, while Pakistan ranks 31st with $11.9 billion, with China also increasing its spending.
LTSA officials reported an incident last week in Klaipėda's Malkų Bay area, where they faced dangerous and aggressive resistance.
A suspect has been charged following an incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, with authorities examining the motive. The event occurred during King Charles III's visit to the United States, which proceeded as planned despite the incident.
More than 11,000 individuals in Lithuania have completed civil resistance training during the first three months of this year, with nearly 400 such courses organized nationwide by the Ministry of National Defence.
A comment has been received from Johan Schaar of SIPRI in response to David Stavrou's guest post titled 'Israel must always have the sword ready,' with Stavrou providing a reply.
A new 'Knowledge Nugget' report highlights key trends and findings from the SIPRI report on international arms transfers in 2025, providing insights into global defense dynamics.
Europe's arms imports have tripled, according to the latest SIPRI report, while global arms deliveries have increased by 9.2% compared to the previous period.
Serbia has been the largest importer of complex weaponry in the Western Balkans over the past five years, according to SIPRI data, with a significant difference in procurement volume compared to other states that have also increased military spending.
A SIPRI report indicates that India continues to be the world's second-largest arms buyer, despite its emphasis on the 'Make-in-India' initiative.
Russia ranked third among global arms exporters in 2021-2025, but its share of world deliveries fell from 21% to 6.8%, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reports.
Europe’s imports mainly driven by Ukraine’s needs, but the EU is surging in arms manufacturing and exports, report says.
Global arms exports rose massively between 2021 and 2025. Europe has overtaken Asia and the Middle East as the largest importer of weapons, as fear of Russia increases on the continent.
Global arms deliveries have increased by nearly ten percent in the last five years compared to the previous five-year period, with Europe becoming the largest importer and Poland a record-breaker, according to a new SIPRI report.
A new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) indicates that European arms imports have tripled since the start of Russia's war in Ukraine.
A report by SIPRI indicates that an arms buildup in Asia is being driven by growing concerns over China's regional intentions.
Dirbtinio intelekto (DI) kūrėja „Anthropic“ pareiškė, kad atmeta JAV Gynybos departamento ultimatumą panaikinti apribojimus naudoti jo modelį „Claude AI“.
In Skuodas, Lithuania, a man driving under the influence resisted police officers who apprehended him on Tuesday.
A report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) indicates that the world's nine nuclear-armed states possessed an estimated 12,187 nuclear warheads as of January 2026, with deployed warheads rising to 4,012 from 3,912 a year prior.
The annual SIPRI report indicates that nuclear powers are expanding and modernizing their arsenals, with nine states upgrading their nuclear weapons as they increasingly rely on them as instruments of power.
An article from The Indian Express discusses key topics relevant for the UPSC exams, including Bilateral Investment Treaties, the SIPRI Yearbook 2026, and solar power.
India has deployed 12 nuclear warheads for the first time, according to SIPRI, marking a significant shift towards a more operationally ready sea-based deterrent within its total arsenal of 190 warheads.
A new report from SIPRI indicates that nuclear-armed states are increasingly moving weapons from storage to launch platforms, leading to a greater risk for global stability.
International peacekeeping missions are threatened by a decreasing number of troops, funding issues, and geopolitical stalemates, researchers warn in a new SIPRI report.
According to SIPRI, Brazil consolidated its position as South America's leading defense spender in 2025 with a budget of approximately USD 23.9 billion, while Uruguay recorded one of the steepest relative rises in military spending in the region.
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Israel has become Germany's largest arms trade partner.
A new SIPRI report indicates that Nigeria's defence spending increased by 55% to $2.1 billion in 2025, a surge attributed to escalating security challenges.
A new report reveals that global military spending has surged to a record $2.89 trillion, marking the 11th consecutive year of increase. This significant rise is primarily driven by increased expenditures in Europe and Asia, pushing worldwide spending to levels not seen in decades amid growing insecurity and rearmament efforts.
A new SIPRI report indicates that global military spending has reached its highest level in years, nearing $2.9 trillion, largely driven by a significant 14% increase in European defense budgets. This surge reflects a worldwide trend of increased armament amid rising insecurity.
Volodymyras Zelenskis dar kartą išdrįso pasipriešinti Donaldui Trumpui. Tai nebuvo tokia įtampos kupina konfrontacija, kaip jų liūdnai pagarsėjęs 2025 metų vasario susitikimas Baltuosiuose rūmuose.
Siprin tuoreessa raportissa arvioidaan, että Yhdysvaltojen ja Israelin aloittama sota Iranissa on myönteinen asia Venäjälle.
A high-ranking Iranian official, Ali Larijani, declared that Tehran will persist in its resistance against the United States and Israel, emphasizing a path of 'resistance to the great and small Satan' in a letter to Muslims worldwide.
US says its firepower will ‘surge dramatically’ and IDF warns of ‘surprises ahead’, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Middle East crisis – live updates Israel and the US have bombarded Iran and…
The figures speak for themselves. Europeans did not need the conflict in the Persian Gulf to sharply increase their arms imports. According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), European nations have more than tripled their arms imports between 2021 and 2025, making Europe the largest arms-importing region. The US, the largest […]
According to the latest SIPRI report, Europe has more than tripled its arms imports, while Germany has become the world's fourth-largest arms exporter, indicating a significant increase in the region's arms trade.
Marrakech – Morocco has become the largest arms importer in Africa, according to new data released today by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The country increased its arms imports by 12% between the 2016-20 and 2021-25 periods, ranking 28th globally with a 1% share of total global arms imports. The United States supplied […] The post SIPRI: Morocco Overtakes Algeria as Africa’s Top Arms Importer appeared first on Morocco World News.
According to SIPRI data, Europe has become the world's largest importer of weapons and defense equipment over the past five years. Separately, German industry experienced a weak start in January, indicating broader economic challenges.
India’s arms imports are driven by its tensions with China and Pakistan, said the report on “Trends in International Arms Transfers”
Europas Staaten kaufen und verkaufen deutlich mehr Rüstungsgüter. Dabei sind die Exporte laut dem Forschungsinstitut Sipri nicht nur an die Ukraine gestiegen.
Indian police arrested two Bangladeshi citizens who illegally crossed the border, suspected of murdering a popular student leader in Dhaka.
Ukrainos pasipriešinimas Rusijos agresijai faktiškai sužlugdė Kremliaus planus atkurti Sovietų Sąjungą, skelbia UNIAN.
Two police officers were injured during an arrest in Pabradė, Lithuania, after a suspect resisted. Separately, two officers were also injured during a burglary at a weapons store.
The SIPRI Report 2026 provides key insights into global military spending, the status of nuclear warheads, and relevant treaties.
India's nuclear arsenal has reportedly increased to 190 warheads, surpassing Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea, with 12 warheads deployed during peacetime for the first time, according to SIPRI.
In the first five months of this year, almost 28,000 people participated in civil resistance training programs, according to the Ministry of National Defense.
A new report by SIPRI warns that the world is facing an increased nuclear risk as global nuclear weapon stockpiles are growing. Researchers indicate a return to nuclear power politics, despite a decrease in the overall number of weapons.
A new report by SIPRI warns that global peacekeeping missions are facing their worst period in 25 years due to increasing international tensions and significant funding shortfalls. These challenges put the effectiveness and future of these crucial missions at risk.
According to a new SIPRI report, India is projected to become the world's fifth-largest military spender by 2025, with expenditures exceeding $92 billion.
SIPRI is a peace research institute, but now it can only report ever-newer data on global military spending.
Global military expenditure has increased for the eleventh consecutive year, according to a report by SIPRI, driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions worldwide. This rise occurred even as Australia's military spending fell in global rankings.
Officials from the Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration (LTSA) encountered aggressive resistance while performing supervisory duties in the Malkų Bay area of Klaipėda Seaport. They observed trucks loaded with timber arriving in the area, and plan to contact the police.
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is set to release new data today on global defense expenditures, which have been dynamically changing due to conflicts in Ukraine and the…
Military experts are discussing the shortcomings of automated drone swarms, which are often hailed as a decisive war-changing technology, and highlight that countries like Lithuania are not adequately prepared for their implications.
Apie plaukų priežiūrą sklando daug mitų, legendų ir susipriešinimo net tarp kirpėjų bei plaukų priežiūros specialistų.
A new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) indicates that Germany has overtaken China to become the world's fourth-largest arms exporter.
According to SIPRI data, Serbia has been the largest importer of weapons in the Western Balkans over the past five years, with its military budget six times larger than Albania's, driven by political motives.
Europe is experiencing a significant increase in armaments, with countries rapidly procuring weapons even before the Persian Gulf conflict, according to SIPRI data for the 2021-2025 period, detailing which countries are buying arms and from whom, including Greece's position.
A recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) indicates that Germany has surpassed China to become the world's fourth-largest arms exporter between 2021 and 2025.
Serbia has been listed as the 37th largest arms importer globally, while Ukraine ranks first, according to a report published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
A new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) indicates that global arms transfers increased by nearly 10% between 2021 and 2025, primarily driven by massive deliveries to Ukraine and rising demand from European nations.
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reports a 9.2% increase in global deliveries of major weapons systems from 2021–2025, while Russian arms exports have seen a sharp decline over the past five years.
Global arms exports rose massively between 2021 and 2025. Europe has overtaken Asia and the Middle East as the largest importer of weapons, as fear of Russia increases on the continent.
Plans for a three-story apartment building in Kalotė, a suburb of Klaipėda, Lithuania, have been scaled down following opposition from local residents.