Hegseth says “no punishment” for Army pilots who flew near Kid Rock's house

Hegseth's announcement, in a social media post, followed remarks by Trump downplaying the incident near the musician's house in Nashville, Tennessee. Tap for the full brief.

Trump threatens NATO exit

"I was never swayed by NATO. I always knew they were a paper tiger, and Putin knows that too, by the way," President Trump told Britain's Daily Telegraph—saying he had moved "beyond reconsideration...

American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, police officials say

The Iraqi interior ministry said one suspect was arrested—and efforts were ongoing to free the journalist. Tap for the full brief.

Trump to address nation on Iran war

The United States had threatened to intensify operations if Tehran did not accept a 15-point U.S. ceasefire framework—demanding that Iran not pursue nuclear weapons or uranium enrichment and fully ...

Female journalist holding US passport kidnapped in Baghdad, police sources say

The Iraqi interior ministry said one suspect had been arrested—and that efforts were ongoing to free the journalist. Tap for the full brief.

Pentagon declines to reaffirm NATO's collective defense, says up to Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined on Tuesday to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to NATO's collective defense, saying that would be up to President Donald Trump after European allies had failed t...

Romanian state institutions face 10,000 cyberattacks daily, defense minister says

While Defense Minister Radu Miruta offered no more details on specific targets, any disruption or suspected perpetrators, it is the most public insight Romanian authorities have given about the sca...

US Defense Secretary Hegseth's broker looked to buy defense fund before Iran attack

A broker for U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempted to make a big investment in major defense companies—in the weeks leading up to the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran, the Financial Times report...

France refused Israel use of its air space to transfer US weapons for Iran war, sources say

France did not allow Israel to use its air space to transport American weapons to be used in the war against Iran, a diplomat and two other sources said on Tuesday. Tap for the full brief.

US says coming days in Iran war will be decisive, demands Tehran to make a deal

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the next few days in the war against Iran would be decisive—and warned Tehran that the conflict would intensify if it did not make a deal. Tap for t...

Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East, officials say

The soldiers include elements of the 82nd Airborne Division headquarters, some logistics and other support, and one brigade combat team. Tap for the full brief.

Syrian army says drone attacks targeted its bases near Iraq

The Syrian army said on Monday drone attacks targeted several of its bases near the Iraqi border, a rare attack on Syrian positions since U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran a month ago triggered a war ac...

Israel's Netanyahu orders expansion of southern Lebanon operations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he had ordered the military to further expand its operations in southern Lebanon—citing continued rocket fire by Hezbollah. Tap for the full...

Baghdad orders probe after drone targets Kurdistan president’s home

The strikes come amid a surge in attacks on both Iran-aligned militias and Kurdish forces as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran spills over into Iraq—drawing in multiple armed groups and straining B...

Air defense units of Ukrainian companies start intercepting drones, minister says

Ukraine's government last year authorized energy, communications and transport companies to buy and use air defense equipment. Tap for the full brief.