One killed, Chinese consulate damaged in Russian attack on Ukraine's Odesa, governor says

A man was killed and a Chinese consular building was damaged Thursday in a third night of air strikes on southern Ukrainian port cities, Ukrainian officials said. Tap for the full brief.

US sending Ukraine air defense systems, mine clearing gear, other arms in latest package

The United States announced Wednesday more military aid for Ukraine in its war with Russia — including air defense systems, drones and munitions. Tap for the full brief.

Russia may attack civilian shipping in Black Sea, US says

The White House said Wednesday that Russia may expand its targeting of Ukrainian grain facilities to include attacks against civilian shipping in the Black Sea. Tap for the full brief.

Wagner mercenaries train Belarus special forces by Polish border

Mercenaries from Russia's Wagner Group began training Belarusian special forces at a range along the border with NATO-member Poland, the Belarusian defense ministry said Thursday. Tap for the full ...

Hundreds of Israeli reservists vow to refuse service if judicial overhaul passes

Hundreds of Israeli reservists marched in Tel Aviv on Wednesday threatening to refuse their volunteer service if the government presses ahead with its controversial plan to curb the power of the Su...

Czech parliament ratifies defense treaty with US

The Czech parliament on Wednesday ratified a defense treaty providing a framework for a U.S. military presence on Czech soil. Tap for the full brief.

China, Russia begin joint drills in Sea of Japan, Chinese state media reports

China and Russia have begun their joint naval and air drills in the Sea of Japan, Chinese state media CCTV reported on Thursday. Tap for the full brief.

Kremlin calls Poland reinforcing Belarus border amid Wagner presence a “cause for concern”

The Kremlin said Thursday that Poland's decision to bolster its forces along its border with Belarus in response to the presence of Russian Wagner mercenary fighters was "a cause for concern". Tap ...

Fire at Russian military base in Crimea forces over 2,000 people to evacuate

A fire that broke out at the military training grounds in the Kirovske district on the Crimean Peninsula has forced the evacuation of more than 2,000 people and a closure of nearby highway, the Mos...

US military works to learn fate of soldier who fled to NKorea

The U.S. military worked Wednesday to learn the fate of an American soldier who crossed into North Korea without authorization. Tap for full brief.

Kyiv says Russia hits grain infrastructure with strikes on Ukraine's Odesa ports

Ukraine accused Russia on Wednesday of damaging grain export infrastructure in "hellish" overnight strikes focused on two of its Black Sea ports — vowing not to be intimidated from working to keep ...

NKorea fires two missiles after US submarine arrives in South

North Korea fired two ballistic missiles eastwards Wednesday, the Japanese and South Korean militaries said — hours after a U.S. ballistic missile submarine arrived in a South Korean port for the f...

China to increase security, defense cooperation with Algeria

Trading partners China and Algeria agreed Tuesday to strengthen cooperation in security and national defense — boosting Beijing's ties with a nation on the African side of the Mediterranean. Tap fo...

Solomon Islands, Vanuatu consider forming militaries, Australia says

Pacific Islands nations Solomon Islands and Vanuatu are considering forming defense forces and discussed it with Australia, Defense Minister Richard Marles said Wednesday. Tap for full brief.

Video surfaces purporting to show Russian Wagner Group boss welcoming his men to Belarus

A video purporting to show Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin welcoming his Wagner fighters to Belarus surfaced Wednesday — on one of his official Telegram channels. Tap for full brief.⁠