Iran rejects ceasefire as deadline looms on Trump “hell” ultimatum

Iran pushed back against pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary ceasefire—emphasizing the necessity of a permanent end to the war with the U.S. and Israel. Tap for the full brief.

US nuclear regulator phases out “force-on-force” security training at plants

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission voted to phase out "force-on-force" inspection programs—which simulates attacks to probe potential weaknesses at nuclear plants. Tap for the full brief.

Ukraine regains control of frontline areas in southeast and east, top general says

Ukraine has regained control of 185 square miles (480 sq. km) of territory in the southeastern and eastern parts of the front since late January, its army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said. Tap for the ...

Over 100 US troops took part in nighttime rescue of weapons officer

PHOTO CAPTION: Illustrative file photo — U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen (PJ) and Combat Controllers (CCT) conduct an exercise at Grand Bara, Djibouti, on March 11, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mast...

Japanese, French and Omani vessels cross Strait of Hormuz

Three Omani-operated tankers, a French-owned container ship and a Japanese-owned gas carrier have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since Thursday, shipping data showed—reflecting Iran's policy to allow...

Trump's 2027 budget proposes $500B more for defense, 10% cut to other programs

The budget request requires approval by the U.S. Congress—where disagreement over Trump's spending decisions previously led to the longest government shutdown in American history. Tap for the full ...

Russian offensive thwarted by Ukrainian forces, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the frontline situation for Ukraine was the best since the middle of last year—adding that Kyiv's troops had foiled a Russian offensive in March. Tap fo...

Trump vows more strikes on civilian infrastructure in Iran

The U.S. military "hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants," Trump wrote on social media late on Thursday, adding that Iran's leadership "knows ...

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general

President Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from her post on Thursday, a White House official said—following her handling of the Epstein files. Tap for the full brief.

Trump discusses firing Attorney General Bondi

President Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Pam Bondi amid his frustration with her leadership—including what he sees as a lack of aggression in targeting his enemies and over her handlin...

Burkina, Mali troops kill more civilians than jihadis do, says Human Rights Watch

Government and allied forces in Burkina Faso have killed more than twice as many civilians as Islamist militants have since 2023—according to a tally of incidents documented in a report published o...

Pakistan, Afghanistan hold talks to end months of conflict

Officials from both countries are meeting in the Chinese city of Urumqi and trying to find ways to end cross-border attacks, Pakistan's foreign ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said. Tap for the...

Top Iranian general tells officers to prepare for any attack, state media reports

Iran's operational headquarters must watch “enemy movements with utmost pessimism and accuracy”—and be ready to counter any method of attack, the country's army commander-in-chief was quoted as say...

In national address, Trump vows to hit Iran “extremely hard” in coming weeks

"We're going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks. We're going to bring them back to the Stone Ages where they belong," Trump said in a speech on Wednesday night. Tap for the...

France, Italy, Spain block some US military access amid NATO rift over Iran war

France and Italy have pushed back against some U.S.-Israeli military operations, sources said—as President Trump slammed NATO allies in Europe as unhelpful in the war in Iran. Tap for the full brief.