Yemen's Saudi-backed government launches operation against UAE-backed separatists

"Saudi Arabia knowingly misled the international community by announcing a peaceful operation that they never had any intention to keep peaceful," a senior official of the UAE-backed Southern Trans...

Finland seizes ship sailing from Russia after suspected cable sabotage in Baltic Sea

"At the moment we suspect aggravated disruption of telecommunications and also aggravated sabotage and attempted aggravated sabotage," Helsinki Chief of Police Jari Liukku told reporters. Tap for t...

National Guard being withdrawn from Chicago, LA and Portland

The announcement came before a federal appellate court ruled that the Trump administration had to return California National Guard troops to Governor Gavin Newsom's control. Tap for the full brief.

Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal

Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers on Wednesday under a renewed ceasefire agreed by the two countries at the weekend, authorities from both countries said—easing tensions after weeks of deadly...

Analysis: How Israel used suicide drone APCs in Gaza

In the weeks before the Gaza ceasefire on October 10, Israel widely deployed a new weapon: M113 Armored Personnel Carriers repurposed to carry between one and three tons of explosives. Tap for the ...

Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after encircling drills

The exercises named "Justice Mission 2025" saw China fire dozens of rockets towards Taiwan and deploy a large number of warships and aircraft near the island, in a show of force that drew concern f...

Turkey detains 357 ISIS suspects nationwide after deadly firefight

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said authorities carried out raids in 21 provinces across the country. Tap for the full brief.

US drones struck two ISIS-linked camps in Nigeria

U.S.-backed strikes hit two ISIS-linked camps in the Bauni forest of Nigeria’s Sokoto State—targeting foreign fighters infiltrating from the Sahel, the Nigerian government said. Tap for the full br...

Pentagon announces $8.6B contract for F-15 jets for Israel

"This contract provides for the design, integration, instrumentation, test, production, and delivery of 25 new F-15IA aircraft for the Israeli Air Force with an option for an additional 25 F-15IA a...

Russian drone waves hit Ukraine's Black Sea ports and civilian ships, Kyiv says

Odesa and the wider region nearby are home to the Black Sea ports that are crucial for Ukraine's foreign trade and the survival of its wartime economy. Tap for the full brief.

UAE says it is pulling forces from Yemen amid crisis with Saudi Arabia

The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday said it was pulling its remaining forces out of Yemen—after Saudi Arabia backed a call for UAE forces to leave the country within 24 hours, in a widening ri...

Trump threatens new Iran strikes, tells Hamas to disarm after meeting Netanyahu

Speaking beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump said Tehran may be working to restore its weapons programs after a U.S. strike in June. Tap for ...

US, Venezuelan officials still silent on Trump’s mention of action against “big facility”

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States had "hit" an area in Venezuela where boats are loaded with drugs—which would mark the first known time the United States has carrie...

Greece, Israel and Cyprus to step up joint exercises in eastern Mediterranean

The three eastern Mediterranean nations have drawn closer over the past decade through joint military drills, defense procurement and energy cooperation—developments watched by regional rival Turke...

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking Putin's residence, says negotiating stance under review

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that Ukraine had tried to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence in the Novgorod region—and so Moscow's negotiating position would be revi...