Sources say Putin growing concerned by Russia's economy, as US mulls more sanctions

President Vladimir Putin has grown increasingly concerned about distortions in Russia's wartime economy, just as Donald Trump pushes for an end to the Ukraine conflict, five sources with knowledge ...

Ships with missile propellant ingredient set to sail from China to Iran, FT reports

Two Iranian cargo vessels carrying an ingredient for missile propellant will sail from China to Iran in the next few weeks, the Financial Times reported — citing intelligence from security official...

Afghan-American serving in US Army fearful of sister’s fate after US halts refugee program

An executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump to suspend refugee admissions has magnified the fears of one Afghan American soldier — who has long been worried about the fate of his sister in Ka...

US cancels sanctions on Israeli settlers accused of militant violence in West Bank

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday rescinded sanctions imposed by the former Biden administration on far-right Israeli settler groups and individuals accused of being involved in violence agains...

Afghan Taliban member freed from US custody in exchange for two Americans, Taliban says

The United States has freed an Afghan convicted by an American court on charges of drug smuggling and terrorism in exchange for two U.S. citizens held in Afghanistan, authorities in Kabul said on T...

Israel launches “significant” military operation in West Bank, at least nine Palestinians killed

Israeli security forces backed by helicopters raided the volatile West Bank city of Jenin on Tuesday, killing at least nine Palestinians in what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called a "large-sc...

New allegations against Hegseth as Senate readies vote on Pentagon nominee

Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law said in an affidavit to senators on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon abused his second ex-wife to the point where she once hid in ...

US Coast Guard commandant relieved

The Trump administration has fired U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda Lee Fagan, the first female uniformed leader of an armed forces branch, the Department of Homeland Security said on Tues...

Junta-led Sahel countries ready joint force of 5,000 troops, says minister

A joint force of 5,000 troops from military-led neighbors Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali will soon deploy in their troubled central Sahel region, Niger's defense chief said on state television. Tap ...

Congo rebels seize eastern town on critical supply route

The M23 rebel group in Democratic Republic of Congo has seized the eastern town of Minova, a main supply route for the provincial capital Goma, a local governor and a rebel leader said on Tuesday a...

Japan has no choice but to strengthen defense, foreign minister says

Japan will continue to strengthen its defense capabilities given the security situation in East Asia, Japan's foreign minister told his U.S. counterpart in a meeting on Tuesday, his spokesperson sa...

US to send troops to Mexico border, issues restrictions on asylum, birthright citizenship

President Donald Trump on Monday kicked off his sweeping immigration crackdown, tasking the U.S. military with aiding border security, issuing a broad ban on asylum and taking steps to restrict cit...

US probing fatal shooting of Border Patrol agent on duty

A U.S. Border Patrol agent was shot and killed on Monday while on duty, acting Secretary of Homeland Security Benjamine Huffman said in a statement. Tap for the full brief.

US to resume sending Israel 2,000-pound bombs, Walla News reports

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Jan 6 participants, including those who assaulted police, leave prison after pardons

Donald Trump supporters who attacked the U.S. Capitol four years ago will begin to leave prison on Tuesday, after the newly installed president issued a sweeping pardon that signaled he intends to ...