Ukraine deploys units to intercept drones in five Middle Eastern countries

Kyiv has said that nearly a dozen countries have sought its advice in defending against kamikaze drones which Russia has been launching for years—and which Iran is now using in the Gulf. Tap for th...

Europe, Japan, Canada ready to join “appropriate efforts” for Hormuz Strait passage

“We express our readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait.” Tap for the full joint statement.

65% of Americans think Trump will send troops into Iran, 7% support it, poll finds

Some 65% of Americans believe President Trump will order troops into a large-scale ground war in Iran and just 7% support that idea, a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Thursday found. Tap for the ...

19-year-old dies in ICE custody, marking 13th death this year

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) identified the man as Royer Perez Jimenez, 19, of Mexico—who was being held at the Glades County Detention Center in Moore Haven, Florida. Tap for the...

Mexican navy says it killed 11 suspected criminals in security operation

At least 11 suspected criminals were killed in northern Mexico, the country's navy said Thursday—during a security operation targeting a residence tied to the Los Mayos faction of the country's pow...

Russia to step up security for military officials after assassinations

Russia will step up protection for high-ranking military officials after a series of assassinations and attempted killings that it blames on Ukraine, the head of the FSB security service was quoted...

Estonia says Russian jet violates airspace, triggers response

The violation occurred near Vaindloo Island in the Gulf of Finland, off Estonia's northern coast, where a Russian SU-30 fighter aircraft entered Estonian airspace. Tap for the full brief.

China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027, US report says

"China, despite its threat to use force to compel unification if necessary and to counter what it sees as a U.S. attempt to use Taiwan to undermine China's rise, prefers to achieve unification with...

At least 80 insurgents killed as Nigerian troops repel base assault, military says

The pre-dawn attack targeted an army position in Mallam Fatori near the border with neighboring Niger—with insurgents advancing on foot and deploying armed drones, military task force spokesperson ...

Spain to move troops in Iraq amid Iran war

Around 300 Spanish troops are deployed in Iraq, both as part of Operation Inherent Resolve and a separate NATO mission advising Iraqi forces since 2018. Tap for the full brief.

UN mission puts death toll at 143 in Kabul rehab center bombing by Pakistan

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has put the death toll at 143 in the bombing of a Kabul drug rehab center by Pakistan, an official said Wednesday. Tap for the full brief.

USS Gerald R. Ford to go to port temporarily after fire

An official said nearly 200 sailors were treated for smoke-related injuries when the fire broke out in the ship's main laundry area. Tap for the full brief.

US House panel subpoenas Attorney General Bondi in Epstein probe

Bondi faces accusations that the Justice Department has concealed the names of powerful associates of Epstein in its release of millions of documents related to the late financier. Tap for the full...

Wounded count climbs to 200, US says, as Iran war persists

U.S. troops had been injured in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Bahrain, Iraq, and Israel, Central Command said. Tap for the full brief.

National Counterterrorism Center director resigns, cites Iran war

"I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful lobb...