Latvia names new prime minister with pledge to strengthen air defences

Latvia has appointed a new prime minister who has pledged to expand the country's air defence capabilities on Thursday.

The appointment ends two weeks of political instability that had been triggered by a drone security scandal, according to the report. No further details about the nature of the scandal or the identity of the incoming prime minister were included in the wire.

Latvia, a NATO member bordering Russia, has repeatedly called for stronger air defences across the Baltic region. The new government's stated priority of beefing up air defences reflects continued security concerns in the country.