US review of Alex Pretti killing does not mention him brandishing firearm

An initial U.S. government review of the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis made no mention of him brandishing a gun—despite initial statements by administr...

Iran detaining protesters being treated in hospitals as part of crackdown, says UN official

U.S.-based rights group HRANA has put the unrest-related death toll at 5,937, including 214 security personnel, while official figures put the death toll at 3,117. Tap for the full brief.

Switzerland to boost defense spending

Citing a deterioration in the geopolitical situation, the governing Federal Council said defense must be strengthened in Switzerland—where spending on the military is not currently scheduled to rea...

Taiwan showcases F-16 readiness amid China tension

Taiwan's air force showed its ability on Wednesday to replenish its most advanced F-16 fighter jets and get them back in the air. Tap for the full brief.

Man sprays US lawmaker Ilhan Omar with liquid, disrupting Minnesota event

U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar was criticizing ICE and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem—demanding Noem resign after the recent shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minneapol...

Nigerian forces rescue 11 kidnap victims in night operation

The Nigerian army said on Tuesday it had rescued 11 kidnapping victims during a late-night operation along the Kaduna–Abuja highway—thwarting an attempt by armed militants to move the captives thro...

US House Democratic leaders threaten Noem with impeachment

Democratic leaders in the U.S. Congress on Tuesday called on President Donald Trump to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem "immediately”—or they would seek to impeach her, saying dramatic ...

US judge threatens ICE chief with contempt, orders court appearance

Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz said acting ICE director Todd Lyons must explain why he should not be held in contempt—after his agency missed a deadline to provide a detainee with a bond hearing. Tap ...

Syria eyes new talks with Kurdish forces

The Syrian government hopes to hold a new round of talks with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, possibly later on Tuesday—to spell out how the force would merge into the central state, a se...

White House shakes up Minneapolis immigration crackdown amid backlash over shootings

Sources said President Trump has discussed reducing the number of federal agents deployed to Minnesota and focusing the ICE mission on deportations—as the White House tries to tamp down public outr...

US links security guarantees for Ukraine to peace deal ceding Donbas

According to the Financial Times report, Washington also indicated it could offer Ukraine more weapons to strengthen its peacetime army—if Kyiv agreed to withdraw forces from the parts of the easte...

Philippines, US hold joint naval drill at disputed South China Sea shoal

The militaries of the Philippine and the United States sailed together this week at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, Manila's armed forces said Tuesday—in a joint exercise aimed at easing c...

Trump’s immigration approval drops to record low, with a majority of Americans saying his crackdown has gone too far

58% of poll respondents said ICE agents have gone "too far" in their crackdown. Tap for the full brief.

Israel recovers last hostage body from Gaza, paving way for Egypt border crossings

Israel has recovered the remains of the last remaining hostage held in Gaza, the military said Monday—meeting a condition of the initial phase of the plan to end hostilities in the Palestinian terr...

US aircraft carrier strike group arrives in Middle East, officials say

The warships began deploying from the Asia-Pacific region earlier this month—as tensions between Iran and the United States escalated amid protests across Iran. Tap for the full brief.