Sudan's army launches push to retake ground in capital

Sudan's army launched artillery and air strikes in Sudan's capital on Thursday in its biggest operation to regain ground there since early in its 17-month war with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), w...

US to send Ukraine glide bombs in latest aid valued over $8B

U.S. President Joe Biden announced over $8 billion in military assistance for Ukraine on Thursday to help Kyiv "win this war" against Russian invaders, using a visit by President Volodymyr Zelenski...

Mexican senators push through reform to boost military control over security

Mexico's Senate approved a constitutional reform early on Wednesday morning that will give the armed forces control of the civilian-led national guard, in a move critics say gives too much power to...

Japanese destroyer transits Taiwan Strait for first time, angering China

Japan's Self Defense Force sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday for the first time in a historic move that angered Beijing and marked the latest tussle between the neighbors accusing each ...

Russia upholds detention of American Joseph Tater for assaulting police officer

A Russian court on Thursday denied an appeal from U.S. citizen Joseph Tater against his arrest for assaulting a police officer, Moscow's city court said in a statement. Tap for the full brief.

China's PLA publicly test launches intercontinental ballistic missile

China said on Wednesday it had successfully conducted a rare launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean, a move likely to raise international concerns about the country'...

US not providing intelligence support to Israel for Lebanon operations, Pentagon says

The U.S. military is not providing intelligence support to Israel for its operations in Lebanon, the Pentagon said on Wednesday. Tap for the full brief.

Israel must be prepared for “maneuvering and action” against Hezbollah, general says

The Israeli military's head of the northern command said Israel had entered a new phase of its campaign and must be prepared for "maneuvering and action," the military said in a statement on Wednes...

UK sends troops to Cyprus, anticipating mass Lebanon evacuation

Britain is moving troops to Cyprus to help its nationals leave Lebanon, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that the escalation in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah was pushing the region tow...

NATO plans for large-scale transport of wounded troops in case of Russia war

NATO plans to coordinate the transport of a large number of wounded troops away from front lines in case of a war with Russia, potentially via hospital trains as air evacuations may not be feasible...

Russia has secret war drones project in China, intel sources say

Russia has established a weapons program in China to develop and produce long-range attack drones for use in the war against Ukraine, according to two sources from a European intelligence agency an...

Iran brokering talks to send Russian missiles to Yemen's Houthis, sources say

PHOTO CAPTION: Houthi-mobilized fighters ride atop a car in Sanaa, Yemen September 21, 2024. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah   By John Irish, Parisa Hafezi and Jonathan LandayUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Ira...

US, Romania to sign $920M defense loan agreement

The United States will sign a $920 million direct loan agreement with Romania on Wednesday to support its defense modernization program, the Romanian government said. Tap for the full brief.

US State Dept OKs potential sale of Stinger missiles to Egypt for $740M

The U.S. Department of State has approved the potential sale of 720 Stinger missiles to Egypt for $740 million, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. Tap for the full brief.

Russian nuclear-capable bombers fly close to Alaska coast, TASS reports

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