Fiji says Chinese military base not welcome as Pacific islands steer between superpowers

Fiji is opposed to China setting up a military base in the Pacific Islands, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said on Wednesday, adding that it did not need such a base to project power, as shown by a...

Limpet mine may have damaged Greek tanker off Libya in latest unexplained attack, sources say

A limpet mine may have caused a blast that damaged a Greek tanker sailing off Libya's coast last week, the fifth such incident to hit commercial shipping in the region in recent months, maritime se...

US halts some missile shipments to Ukraine, sparking worry in Kyiv

A decision by Washington to halt some shipments of critical weapons to Ukraine triggered warnings in Kyiv on Wednesday that the move would weaken its ability to defend against intensifying Russian ...

US Senate passes Trump’s sweeping tax-cut, spending bill, sends to House

The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate passed the president’s tax and spending bill Tuesday—signing off on a package critics say will leave millions without health insurance. Tap for the full brief.

Rocket attack targets Iraqi military airbase in Kirkuk, security sources say

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Over 170 charities call for change to Gaza aid system, citing Israeli shootings

More than 170 non-governmental organizations called on Tuesday for a U.S.- and Israeli-backed food aid distribution scheme in Gaza to be dismantled—over concerns it is putting civilians at risk of ...

POTUS signs order lifting sanctions on Syria

President Donald Trump signed on Monday an executive order terminating a U.S. sanctions program on Syria, allowing an end to the country's isolation from the international financial system and buil...

Canadian teen jailed in Poland as Russian spy may be freed early, court says

A Canadian teenager sentenced in Poland last year to 20 months in prison for spying for Russia could be released early under certain conditions, a Polish court said on Tuesday. Tap for the full brief.

Mali military reports coordinated attacks on its positions

Mali's armed forces reported coordinated attacks on multiple military positions early on Tuesday in seven towns in the central and western region of the West African country. Tap for the full brief.

Kremlin denies US claims that Russia is stalling in Ukraine peace talks

The Kremlin on Tuesday denied claims by U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine that Russia was stalling in peace talks, adding that Moscow had fulfilled all the agreements reached ...

Germany seeks Israeli partnership on cyberdefense, plans “cyber dome”

Germany is aiming to establish a joint German-Israeli cyber research center and deepen collaboration between the two countries' intelligence and security agencies, German Interior Minister Alexande...

Former Russian deputy defense minister is sentenced to 13 years for corruption

Former Russian deputy defense minister Timur Ivanov was found guilty of corruption on Tuesday and sentenced to 13 years in prison. Tap for the full brief.

Taiwan to simulate Chinese invasion in upcoming drill

Taiwan will simulate a Chinese blockade and invasion of the island in its annual defense drills next week—as President Lai Ching-te warned on Tuesday the island was already facing China's "war with...

Azerbaijan arrests reporters at Russian state outlet as tensions with Moscow rise

Azeri authorities arrested two reporters from the local branch of a Russian state news agency Monday — following arrests in Russia of ethnic Azerbaijanis accused of serious crimes. Tap for the full...

Colombia boosting troop levels for renewed offensive on armed groups, admiral says

Colombia is increasing its troop numbers as part of a renewed offensive against armed groups, the head of the country's armed forces said — after ceasefires expired and peace talks stalled. Tap for...