Shanghai Cooperation Organization to discusses making Iran, Belarus members

Foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization gathered in India on Thursday to discuss regional security matters — including adding Iran and Belarus to a union of nations seen as a cou...

NATO to open Japan office to enable Indo-Pacific consultation, Nikkei reports

NATO is planning to open a liaison office in Japan, its first in Asia, to facilitate consultations in the region, the Nikkei Asia reported Wednesday — citing Japanese and NATO officials.

US to send 1,500 troops to Mexico border

President Joe Biden's administration will temporarily send 1,500 additional troops to help secure the U.S.-Mexico border, the Pentagon said Tuesday. Tap for more details.

Ceasefire agreed after death of Palestinian hunger striker in Israeli custody sparks fighting

A Palestinian hunger striker died in Israeli custody Tuesday — sparking an exchange of fire between Israel and armed groups in Gaza, before three Palestinian officials said the sides had agreed to ...

Iran seizes second oil tanker in a week, US Navy says

Iran has seized a second oil tanker in a week on Wednesday in Gulf of Oman waters, the U.S. Navy said — the latest escalation of seizures or attacks on commercial vessels in Gulf waters since 2019....

Suspect in killing of 5 Texas neighbors caught after 4-day manhunt

Police on Tuesday captured a man suspected of shooting five Texas neighbors to death and leading multiple agencies on a four-day manhunt — after a tip led them to a home in another town where he wa...

German troops start withdrawal from Mali, commander says

German troops have begun withdrawing from Mali as Berlin aims to wind up by May 2024 a mission that has been hampered by disputes with the ruling military junta in Bamako and the arrival of Russian...

US State Dept OKs potential sale of anti-ship missile system to Latvia, Pentagon says

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of a naval strike missile coastal defense system and related equipment to Latvia for an estimated $110 million, the Pentagon said Tuesday. ...

New US aid to Ukraine to include Hydra 70 rockets for first time, sources say

 A new military aid package for Ukraine will for the first time include air-launched rockets, two U.S. officials said. Tap the article for more details.

Russia says Ukraine attacked Kremlin with drones in failed bid to kill Putin, state media reports

Russia accused Ukraine Wednesday of attacking the Kremlin with drones overnight in an attempt to assassinate President Vladimir Putin, according to the state-run RIA news agency. Tap for more details.

Police across Europe arrest over 100 mafia suspects, allege South America trafficking ties

Police across Europe arrested more than 100 people Wednesday in a crackdown against the Italian 'Ndrangheta mafia — with suspects accused of drugs and weapons trafficking with counterparts in Latin...

EU to boost ammo production to replenish stock, aid Ukraine

The European Union's executive wants to set aside more than 500 million euros ($550 million) to increase ammunition production to help Ukraine and replenish the stocks of EU member countries. Tap f...

Australia to pay soldiers bonus amid China tension

Australia said on Tuesday it will pay military personnel $33,165 (A$50,000) to stay beyond an initial service period, days after a review found its defense posture was "not fit for purpose" amid ri...

As counteroffensive looms, Ukraine vows not to give up Bakhmut

Ukraine's military vowed Tuesday not to give up the eastern city of Bakhmut as it prepares to launch a counteroffensive against Russian forces. Tap the article for more details.

US, Philippines recommit to alliance amid China tension

President Joe Biden told his counterpart Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday that the U.S. commitment to the defense of its ally was "ironclad.” Tap the article for more details.