Jordan strikes Iran-linked drugs smugglers in southern Syria, sources say

Jordan on Monday launched several aerial raids into its northern neighbor Syria against hideouts of Iranian-backed drug smugglers in retaliation against a large-scale smuggling operation, regional ...

Houthi leader threatens to attack US warships if Washington targets Yemen

The leader of Yemen's Houthis warned on Wednesday they would strike U.S. warships if the Iranian-backed militia was targeted by Washington, which this week set up a multinational force to counter H...

Analysis: US Red Sea task force gets limited backing from some allies

Several U.S. allies have said they support efforts to protect shipping in the Red Sea after attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group, but some have said they would not join a naval coalition tha...

Israel signals gradual shift in Gaza war after US defense secretary visit

Israel will gradually transition to the next phase of operations in Gaza, the country's defence minister said on Monday following talks with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin about lower intensit...

Ukraine-based Russian militias claim cross-border attack

The Freedom of Russia Legion, a Ukrainian-based paramilitary group of Russians who oppose President Vladimir Putin, claimed responsibility Sunday for a cross-border attack a few kilometers (miles) ...

Troops at SKorea border village re-arm amid tensions with North

International troops stationed on the South Korean side of the truce village of Panmunjom on the border with North Korea who had been unarmed can resume carrying guns, the United Nations Command (U...

Italian navy to send frigate to boost Red Sea security

The Italian navy will "in the coming hours" send one of its frigates to help protect the Red Sea shipping route against attacks by Yemen's Houthi militants, Italy's defence ministry said on Tuesday...

Russian veteran wants to testify to ICC over war crimes witnessed

A former Russian soldier has sought asylum in the Netherlands and wants to testify at the International Criminal Court about war crimes by Russia that he witnessed while fighting in Ukraine, a Dutc...

Oil rises as US launches Red Sea task force, tankers reroute

Oil rose on Tuesday, extending the previous session's gains, after attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants on ships in the Red Sea disrupted maritime trade and forced companies to reroute ...

Israeli hostages killed in Gaza were holding white flag, official says

Three Israeli hostages killed mistakenly in Gaza by Israeli forces had been holding up a white flag, a military official said Saturday, citing an initial inquiry into the incident that has shaken t...

Ukraine signs “dozens” of joint production deals with arms companies

Ukraine has agreed dozens of contracts for joint production or technology exchanges with Western partners, Kyiv said on Friday, as it strives to reduce its dependence on military supplies from the ...

Iraq holds first provincial elections in a decade

Iraqis voted on Monday in the first provincial council elections in a decade, with the ruling Shi'ite Muslim alliance likely to extend its hold on power amid a boycott by populist cleric Moqtada al...

Philippines “wargaming” Chinese hostilities as sea standoffs intensify

The Philippines is contingency planning for an escalation of hostilities in the South China Sea, according to a senior military official, including a scenario where crew repel Chinese forces attemp...

Four Hamas members detained for Europe attack plans, German prosecutor says

Four members of the Islamist militant group Hamas have been detained on suspicion of planning attacks on Jewish institutions in Europe, German prosecutors said in a statement on Thursday.

Yemen's Houthis say they attacked two more ships in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi movement attacked two commercial ships in the Red Sea with naval drones on Monday, the Iran-backed group said, the latest in a surge of attacks over Israel's military campaign in Gaz...