Kurdish PKK militants held congress, took “historic decisions,” agency says

The outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) held a congress this week and made "historic" decisions after a call by its leader to dissolve, a news agency linked to the group said on Friday - a poten...

Poland and France to deepen defense ties amid doubts over Washington's support

France and Poland will on Friday sign a treaty to increase cooperation on defense and energy issues, in a sign of growing security alliances among European nations amid concerns about U.S. commitme...

Germany does not rule out EU defense borrowing

Friedrich Merz did not rule out common European Union borrowing for defense on Friday during his first trip to Brussels as German chancellor, but said it could only be for exceptional circumstances...

Ukraine says it uncovered Hungarian spy network, detains two

Ukraine's SBU security agency said Friday it uncovered a spy network being run by the Hungarian state to obtain intelligence about Ukraine's defenses. Tap for the full brief.

Catholic cardinals elect new pope, white smoke billows from Sistine Chapel

White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel and the bells of St. Peter's rang out on Thursday, signaling that cardinals have elected a new pope to succeed Pope Francis and take charge of the Roman Cat...

Israel violates Lebanon ceasefire with strikes in country’s south

Israel launched dozens of airstrikes in south Lebanon on Thursday, in one of its heaviest bombardments of the region — since a ceasefire ended last year's war with the Iran-backed Hezbollah. Tap fo...

Ukraine ratifies minerals deal with US

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Ukraine says Russia violating its own 3-day ceasefire, calls it a “farce”

Ukraine's foreign minister said Thursday Russia had repeatedly violated its own 3-day ceasefire hours after it began and called the initiative a "farce", while Moscow said Kyiv had continued fighti...

Europe marks 80th anniversary of VE Day

The anniversary, which comes at a time of ongoing conflict in Europe with Russia's war in Ukraine, was also marked with events in France and Germany, while Moscow will hold a major military parade ...

North Korea fires missiles in possible performance test for export, South military says

North Korea fired what appeared to be multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said on Thursday, possibly to test the performance and stability of various ...

Israel's defense minister warns Yemen's Houthis of heavy retaliation

Israel's defense minister on Thursday warned Yemen's Houthis will suffer heavy blows if they continue to fire at Israel and that its defense forces are prepared for any mission. Tap for the full br...

Lithuania's parliament approves exit from landmines treaty amid Russia threat

The Lithuanian parliament on Thursday voted in favor of withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention that bans the use of anti-personnel landmines amid concerns over the military threat posed by neighbor...

Norway seeks deeper security ties with Europe, saying US relations uncertain

Norway said Thursday it would seek to deepen security ties with Nordic neighbors and major European allies — bolstering protections against a resurgent Russia and signaling a shift for a nation lon...

US Consulate General in Pakistan's Lahore directs staff to shelter in place

The U.S. Consulate General in Lahore, Pakistan, has directed its staff to shelter in place amid reports of drone explosions, downed drones and possible airspace incursions, the country's State Depa...

US, Israel discuss possible US-led administration for Gaza, sources say

The United States and Israel have discussed the possibility of Washington leading a temporary post-war administration of Gaza, according to five people familiar with the matter. Tap for the full br...