Allegations of Afghanistan war crimes led to US warning, Australian defense chief says

Australia's defense chief said Wednesday the United States warned him in 2021 that allegations Australian special forces soldiers killed prisoners and civilians in Afghanistan may trigger a law pro...

China to join Indonesia's multilateral naval drills despite tension

China will send warships to a multilateral naval exercise hosted this month by Indonesia, which has also invited countries such as North Korea, Russia, South Korea and the United States, amid tensi...

NATO launches Northern Forest drill, vows to protect new member Finland

NATO countries are in the middle of Arctic military drills, vowing Tuesday to defend their newest member, Finland — which is hosting its first joint NATO exercise since becoming the 31st member of ...

Denmark raises military spending to meet 2% NATO goal this year

Denmark plans to invest 143 billion Danish crowns ($21 billion) in defense over the next 10 years, which combined with increased military aid to Ukraine will help it achieve NATO's spending target ...

Russia backs Kosovo's Serbs, says their rights must be respected

Russia supports Kosovo's Serbian population and believes their legal rights and interests must be protected, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday. Tap for more details.

Czech Senate backs setting NATO spending target of 2% of GDP as law

The Czech parliament's upper house approved a bill Wednesday that will set the state's minimum military spending at 2% of gross domestic product (GDP) from next year, matching its commitment to the...

Ukraine war comes to Moscow as drones strike both capitals

Ukrainian drones struck Moscow on Tuesday, Russia said — in what one politician called the worst such attack since World War II, while Kyiv was also hit by air for the third time in 24 hours. Tap f...

NKorea to launch first military spy satellite

North Korea will launch its first military reconnaissance satellite in June for monitoring U.S. activities, state media KCNA reported Tuesday. Tap for more details.

NATO members to discuss areas of agreement on Ukraine membership bid

NATO foreign ministers will seek to narrow divisions over Ukraine's membership bid at a meeting in Oslo this week, with allies at odds over calls to grant Kyiv a road map to accession at their July...

SKorea, Australia agree to step up defense cooperation

South Korea and Australia's defense chiefs agreed Tuesday to step up defense cooperation, South Korea's defense ministry said. Tap for more details.

Clash between Somali army and al-Shabab kills 17, witness says

Fighters from the al-Shabab insurgent group attacked a military base on the outskirts of a town in central Somalia — leading to at least 17 deaths, a resident said. Tap for more details.

Netherlands “seriously considering” sending F-16's to Ukraine

The Netherlands is "seriously considering" sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine but has not taken any final decision yet, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said Friday. Tap for more details.

Palestinian gunmen kill Israeli settler in West Bank

Gunmen killed a Jewish settler in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, Israeli authorities said, and a Palestinian armed group linked to President Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah faction claimed responsibility....

Around 33 tribal militants killed in clashes in India's Manipur, minister says

Around 33 tribal militants have been killed recently in India's northeastern state of Manipur in an ongoing security force operation following ethnic clashes in the region, the state's chief minist...

NATO troops, Serb protestors injured in Kosovo town clash

PHOTO CAPTION: NATO Kosovo Force (KFOR) soldiers clash with local Kosovo Serb protesters at the entrance of the municipality office, in the town of Zvecan, Kosovo, May 29, 2023. REUTERS/Laura Hasan...