EU and Canada to deepen ties with new security pact

The European Union hosts Canada for a summit on Monday designed to deepen their already close ties as both face increased geopolitical threats, including a more hostile U.S. president, Russia and M...

Fearing war with Russia, Finland hardens NATO's northern frontier

At a shooting range 10 miles from the Russian border, Finnish army reservist Janne Latto opened the trunk of his car and unpacked a small surveillance drone and controller, equipment he sees as vit...

Blasts heard in Tehran despite POTUS demand for Israel to stop strikes

Explosions rocked Tehran on Tuesday despite U.S. President Donald Trump saying Israel had called airstrikes off at his command to preserve an hours-old ceasefire. Tap for the full brief.

US warns against Iran retaliation as POTUS raises “regime change”

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday raised the question of regime change in Iran following U.S. strikes against key military sites over the weekend, as senior officials in his administration warn...

US orders departure of family members and non-emergency US personnel from Lebanon

The U.S. State Department ordered the departure of family members and non-emergency U.S. government personnel from Lebanon citing the volatile security situation in the region, a State Department n...

Pro-Palestinian activist Khalil walks free after US judge orders release

Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil walked out of a Louisiana immigrant detention center on Friday, hours after a judge ordered his release, a major victory for rights groups that challenge...

NATO agrees to higher defense spending goal of 5%, Spain opting out

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Ukraine fighting 10,000 Russian troops in Kursk region, Ukrainian commander says

Around 10,000 Russian soldiers are fighting in Russia's Kursk region, about 35 square miles (90 square kilometers) of which is controlled by Ukraine, Ukraine's top military commander said. Tap for ...

Germany to recruit 11,000 more military personnel this year

The German government will provide funds for an extra 11,000 military personnel by the end of the year, an increase of around 4%, tabloid Bild reported on Saturday, citing government sources. Tap f...

Gunmen on motorcycles kill 34 Niger soldiers, ministry says, as ISWAP claims responsibility

Several hundred armed men, many on motorbikes, attacked a Niger army base near the border with Mali, leaving at least 34 soldiers dead and 14 wounded, the Defense Ministry said. Tap for the full br...

South Korea names first civilian defense minister in decades

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Iran may end UN nuclear inspections, state media says after US strikes

State media reports Iran's parliament is weighing a bill to halt cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) — following strikes from U.S. strategic bombers over the weekend.  Ta...

Satellite images show damage to Fordow, but complete destruction remains unconfirmed

Commercial satellite imagery indicates the U.S. attack on Iran’s Fordow nuclear plant damaged the buried site and its uranium-enriching centrifuges — but there was no confirmation they were destroy...

US court lets WH keep control of California National Guard for now

A U.S. appeals court let Donald Trump retain control on Thursday of California's National Guard while the state's Democratic governor proceeds with a lawsuit challenging the Republican president's ...

German military deems Russia “existential risk” to nation and Europe

The German military deems Russia an "existential risk" to the country and Europe, according to a Spiegel news magazine report that cites a new Bundeswehr strategy paper. Tap for the full brief.