At least 70 more Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, health official says

At least 70 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Thursday after Israel resumed its bombing campaign and ground operations in the enclave, a Gaza health o...

Judge says Columbia protestor Khalil must remain in US for now, moves case to NJ

A U.S. judge on Wednesday said Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil must remain in the United States for now, but moved his challenge to the legality of his arrest over his participation in p...

GOP lawmakers slam possible Pentagon command shake-up

The top two Republican lawmakers who lead the Pentagon's oversight committees in the U.S. Congress issued a rare, joint statement on Wednesday expressing alarm about a potential shake-up in U.S. mi...

Turkey detains Istanbul mayor in what opposition calls “coup”

Turkey detained Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the main rival of President Tayyip Erdogan, on charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist group in what the main opposition party on Wednesday calle...

Sudan army close to taking control of Presidential Palace from RSF, state TV says

Sudan's army is close to taking control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, state TV reported on Thursday, in a significant milestone in a two-year-ol...

Philippines eyes transforming islands of former US base into military reservation

The Philippines is exploring the possibility of converting two islands that were once part of a U.S. navy base into a military reservation, its defence department said on Thursday, a move to bolste...

EU proposes joint defense push amid Russia fears and US worries

Europe should further boost military spending, pool resources on joint defense projects and buy more European arms, according to an EU blueprint unveiled on Wednesday, driven by fears of Russia and...

Poland seeks to resume production of anti-personnel mines, minister says

Poland is ready to start work on resuming the production of anti-personnel mines, its defense minister said Thursday, after Warsaw joined the Baltic states this week in announcing a plan to withdra...

North Korea warns Japan against deploying long-range missiles in Kyushu, KCNA says

North Korea warned Japan against deploying long-range missiles in the Kyushu region in March 2026, saying such attack capability will "bring about constant escalation of tension" in Northeast Asia,...

White House briefed that Ukrainians not “encircled” in Kursk, challenging Putin and POTUS remarks

Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk are not encircled by Russian forces, contrary to recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin — according to three U.S. and Europe...

US halts some efforts to counter Russian sabotage, cyberattacks as POTUS moves closer to Putin

Several U.S. national security agencies have halted work on a coordinated effort to counter Russian sabotage, disinformation and cyberattacks, easing pressure on Moscow as the Trump Administration ...

US strikes rock Yemeni capital

The United States struck targets in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Wednesday, Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported. Tap for the full brief.

Israel says it has launched new ground operation in Gaza

The Israeli military said Wednesday its forces have resumed ground operations in the central and southern Gaza Strip — as a second day of airstrikes killed at least 38 Palestinians, according to lo...

Israeli strikes kill 20 more, Palestinian medics say, as IDF orders evacuations

Israeli strikes killed at least 20 Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, local health workers said, as the Israeli military resumed its bombardments and issued new orders for residents to evacuate com...

Judge denies POTUS attempt to dismiss Columbia student's challenge to arrest

A U.S. judge on Wednesday denied a bid by the Trump administration to dismiss detained Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil's challenge to the legality of his arrest by immigration agents ove...