Russia opens fraud case against former deputy defense minister

Russia's Investigative Committee said on Thursday it had opened a fraud case against Pavel Popov, a former deputy defense minister, in the latest of a string of corruption probes. Tap for the full ...

Nigeria and Niger sign security deal, despite rift since coup

Nigeria and Niger have signed a deal to boost their security cooperation, the Nigerian military said on Thursday, despite tensions between the neighbors since a coup in Niger a year ago. Tap for th...

Unidentified drone shot down over Iraq's Kirkuk, police say

Iraq's air defenses shot down an unmanned drone on Thursday in the northern city of Kirkuk, two police sources told Reuters, triggering an investigation into the identity of the drone. Tap for the ...

Why Russia is trying to capture Ukraine’s Pokrovsk

Russian forces are closing in on the strategically important city of Pokrovsk in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, prompting some residents to evacuate for fear it will fall in the coming weeks. Ta...

Philippines eyes mid-range missiles, 40 fighter jets to modernize military

The Philippines wants to upgrade its military with mid-range missiles and advanced fighter jets, two senior security officials said on Thursday, spending at least $33 billion as it modernizes its d...

UN food agency suspends Gaza staff movement after vehicle fired on near Israeli checkpoint

The United Nations World Food Program temporarily suspended movement of its employees across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, saying at least 10 bullets struck one of its clearly marked vehicles as it ...

Factbox: When and where is the Harris-Trump presidential debate?

U.S. Republican candidate Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Kamala Harris will square off next month in their first presidential debate since President Joe Biden quit the race. Tap for the full...

Suspected jihadists kill hundreds in Burkina Faso attack

Hundreds were killed in north-central Burkina Faso on Saturday after suspected jihadists opened fire on them as they were digging trenches around a town to protect it from attacks, victims' relativ...

White House's Kirby says US would defend Israel in Iranian attack

The United States remains committed to defending Israel in any Iranian attack, and was hopeful about a possible Gaza ceasefire agreement, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said ...

Israeli assault in the West Bank kills at least nine, Palestinian officials say

At least nine people were killed in a major Israeli offensive in Jenin, Tulkarm and Tubas in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian health authorities said on Wednesday. Tap for the full brief.

Israeli military says hostage rescued from Gaza tunnel in “complex operation”

Israeli special forces have recovered an Israeli hostage from a tunnel in southern Gaza in "a complex rescue operation", the military said on Tuesday, more than 10 months after he was abducted by H...

UN World Food Program launches investigation into its Sudan operations as famine spreads

The U.N. World Food Program is investigating two of its top officials in Sudan over allegations including fraud and concealing information from donors about its ability to deliver food aid to civil...

Israeli soldier wounded in Hezbollah aircraft attack, military says

A "hostile aircraft" launched from Lebanon injured an Israeli soldier in northern Israel, the military said on Tuesday. Tap for the full brief.

Pacific Islands back Australian-funded regional policing plan

Leaders of several Pacific Islands have endorsed an Australian-funded A$400 million ($271 million) plan to improve police training and create a mobile regional policing unit as Canberra tries to bl...

Thai air force wants to acquire Swedish Gripen 39 fighter jets

The Thai Air Force said on Tuesday it wanted to acquire Gripen 39 fighter jets built by Sweden's SAAB to replace its aging jet fighters. Tap for the full brief.