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A recent survey has ranked the best metro systems in Europe, revealing surprising results about the leaders in public transportation. Conducted by Bounce, the study evaluates major European capitals, indicating that some of the traditionally dominant systems have fallen behind. Notably, the London Underground, despite its fame, does not even make the top five.

The US State Department has approved a potential sale of Javelin anti-tank missile systems to Bulgaria, according to a Pentagon statement. The deal, valued at 114 million dollars, includes the FGM-148F Javelin missiles and associated equipment. This move is seen as part of US efforts to bolster the security of NATO allies and promote stability in Europe.

The United States has clarified that it was neither involved in nor aware of the series of pager explosions that occurred in Lebanon. Speaking during a press briefing, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized that the US was still collecting information about the incident.

Turkey is seeking a solution to re-enter the American F-35 fighter jet program after being kicked out over its acquisition of the Russian-made S-400 missile system. To this end, Ankara is pushing for the inclusion of an amendment in the 2025 US defense budget (NDAA) that would allow it to avoid sanctions over the S-400.

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met on Thursday in Washington with John Bass, acting under secretary for political affairs at the US State Department, highlighting the significance of a good dynamics of meetings between Serbian and US officials and open dialogue at high and the highest level.

The US government's letter of offer and acceptance (LOA) for the Greek request for the procurement of an F-35 fighter squadron is expected to be submitted for approval to a special committee of Greek Parliament in the coming week.

The US State Department on Thursday reacted to threats against Cyprus from the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah which warned the Mediterranean island that it could become a target if it allows Israel to use its territory in any conflict between the two sides.

It was a rather overdue development, since the Republic of Cyprus has pursued a mature foreign policy and made some smart moves that have elevated its role.

A $23 million deal between Turkey and the United States for the purchase of F-16 fighter jets has been given the green light by Washington, the state-run Anadolu Agency quoted Defense Ministry sources as saying on Thursday. 

The US State Department has lifted a decade-old ban on the Ukrainian Azov Battalion using American training and weapons, following a new analysis that found no evidence of human rights violations by the unit, according to the Washington Post.