March 27: Global Stories in 2 Minutes
IRGC head eliminated
NATO hits the mark: defense spending soars to $1.4T 💰🇺🇸
All NATO members meet the 2% GDP target for the first time, lifting total defense outlay to $1.4 trillion as 2025 spending tops records.
US deploys uncrewed drone boats
The U.S. has confirmed it is using uncrewed drone speedboats for patrols in its operations against Iran—marking the first known use of such vessels in an active conflict.
The Pentagon said the Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) drones have logged over 450 hours and 2,200 nautical miles during “Operation Epic Fury.”
These boats can be used for surveillance and potential strike missions.
Source: Reuters
China unveils Atlas: a 100-drone swarm, one operator control
China tests its new Atlas strike system, enabling a single operator to coordinate a swarm of 100 loitering munitions. A bold leap in centralized drone warfare.
Zelensky Lands in Saudi Arabia for Official Visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Saudi Arabia for an official visit, signaling ongoing diplomacy and regional ties.
First female Archbishop of Canterbury: Sarah Mullally takes the helm
Former cancer nurse Sarah Mullally is now Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman to lead the Church of England. Her formal start marks a historic moment for the church and its public ministry.
IOC Puts Transgender Bans in Female Olympic Events — One-Time SRY Test Sparks Debate
New Zealand’s Laurel Hubbard competes at the Tokyo Olympics.
Breaking: IOC announces a policy restricting female Olympic events to athletes who pass a one-time SRY gene test. The ruling, controversial and widely debated, excludes many transgender competitors.
EU Moves to Deport: Centers Outside the Bloc Backed by Parliament
The European Parliament supports a law enabling deportation centers outside the EU, with 389 lawmakers voting in favor. Asylum seekers could be sent to third countries under the proposal.
Finnish Supreme Court Frees MP Päivi Räsänen: Bible Tweet Case Update
Breaking: Finland’s Supreme Court acquits MP Päivi Räsänen in the high-profile Bible tweet hate-speech case, after a long investigation dating back to 2019 over Bible verses shared on Twitter.