US creates “counter-narcotics” task force overseeing operations in Latin America

The U.S. military's Southern Command, which oversees U.S. operations in Latin America, said the new task force would be led by II Marine Expeditionary Force, a unit capable of rapid overseas operat...

Ukrainian troops advance in Zaporizhzhia region

"At this time, Ukrainian units are continuing our counteroffensive actions near Dobropillia, but also in other sectors - particularly in Zaporizhzhia region near Orikhiv," Ukrainian President Volod...

Germany to acquire hundreds of armored vehicles

The German government will order 424 new wheeled armored vehicles for almost 7 billion euros ($8.11 billion), according to finance ministry documents. Tap for the full brief.

Denmark to boost Arctic defenses by $4.26B, buy 16 new F-35s

Denmark will invest 27.4 billion crowns ($4.26 billion) to boost its military presence in the Arctic and plans to buy 16 new F-35 aircraft, it said on Friday, seeking to fend off U.S. criticism ove...

Madagascar's president has left the country on French military plane

Demonstrations in the former French colony erupted on September 25 over water and power shortages—but have escalated into an uprising over broader grievances, including bad governance and lack of b...

NATO chief mocks “broken” Russian submarine as Moscow denies malfunction

Russia's Black Sea Fleet said the diesel-powered submarine Novorossiysk had surfaced off France to comply with navigation rules in the English Channel—and rejected reports it had suffered a serious...

Hamas releases all living captives in swap with Israel

Israel said it had received all hostages after their transfer from Gaza by the Red Cross—while Palestinians freed by Israel arrived in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Tap for the...

Pakistani troops on high alert after deadly weekend clashes with Afghan Taliban

Pakistani troops were on high alert on the country's border with Afghanistan on Monday, after weekend fighting between the two sides left dozens dead—and drew the attention of the United States. Ta...

Nigerian troops repel jihadi attack in Borno state

Four Nigerian soldiers were killed and five wounded when troops repelled a coordinated attack by Islamist insurgents in Ngamdu, northeastern Borno State, the military said on Friday—killing at leas...

Taliban accuses Pakistan of Afghanistan air raid, Islamabad says it is hitting militants

"This is an unprecedented, violent and provocative act in the history of Afghanistan and Pakistan," a Taliban Defense Ministry statement said. "If the situation escalates further following these ac...

NATO to start annual nuclear drill Steadfast Noon next week

The exercise "sends a clear signal to any potential adversary that we will and can protect and defend all allies against all threats," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said. Tap for the full brief.

Palestinians stream to wrecked homes in Gaza, Israeli forces pull back under ceasefire

Israel's government ratified the ceasefire with Hamas on Friday morning, clearing the way to partially pull back troops and fully suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours. Tap for the full brief.

Letitia James, NY attorney general and Trump foe, indicted for bank fraud

New York Attorney General Letitia James, a longtime foe of President Donald Trump, was indicted for bank fraud on Thursday, a person familiar with the matter said. Tap for the full brief.

UK synagogue attacker claimed allegiance to ISIS in call to police

The man whose attack on a synagogue in northern England last week resulted in the deaths of two Jewish worshippers phoned police minutes afterward to say he was acting for Islamic State, investigat...

Taiwan president to announce new air defense system amid China tension, sources say

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te is expected to announce a new advanced "all-domain" air defense system to better defend against China when he gives his keynote national day speech on Friday, four sou...