US strikes alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing six

The United States struck two alleged drug-carrying vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Sunday, killing six people on board, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday—as calls mounted for ...

US Army to buy 1 million drones

Drones have proven to be one of the most potent weapons in the Russia-Ukraine war—where conventional warplanes are relatively rare because of a dense concentration of anti-aircraft systems near fro...

US intel found Israeli military lawyers warned of Gaza war crime evidence, former US officials say

The U.S. gathered intelligence that Israel’s military lawyers warned there was evidence that could support war crimes charges against Israel for its military campaign in Gaza—operations reliant on ...

EU warship secures tanker crew following Somali pirate attack

An EU warship secured the crew of a tanker on Friday after it was attacked by pirates off Somalia—as worries grow over a resurgence of piracy. Tap for the full brief.

Senate blocks bill that would have kept US from striking Venezuela without OK from Congress

U.S. Senate Republicans blocked a resolution Thursday that would have prevented the White House from attacking Venezuela without congressional authorization. Tap for the full brief.

European military trainers should be part of Ukraine security guarantees, EU general says

The European Union should move military trainers into Ukraine after the war ends—to strengthen Ukrainian forces as part of Western security guarantees, the EU's top military adviser said. Tap for t...

Several ill at Joint Base Andrews after package with white powder opened

"As a precaution, the building and connecting building were evacuated, and a cordon was established around the area," a statement from Joint Base Andrews said. Tap for the full brief.

Israel launches airstrikes on south Lebanon

The Israeli military carried out airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Thursday—saying Lebanese armed group Hezbollah was trying to rebuild its military capabilities there. Tap for the full brief.

Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange fire as peace talks begin

Afghan and Pakistani troops exchanged fire along their shared border on Thursday, both nations said—on the same day peace talks restarted in Istanbul. Tap for the full brief.

US lifts arms embargo on Cambodia after ceasefire deal

The United States imposed the ban on arms exports to the Southeast Asian nation in 2021—citing the growing influence of China's military in the country, as well as human rights and alleged corrupti...

Sudan's RSF agrees to US proposal for humanitarian ceasefire

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces agreed to a proposal from the United States and Arab powers for a humanitarian ceasefire and is open to talks on a cessation of hostilities, it said Thursd...

Poland launches new military training program, aims to train 400,000 in 2026

Poland will roll out a new military training program this month as part of a broader plan to train around 400,000 people in 2026, the defense ministry said Thursday. Tap for the full brief.

South Africa to probe recruitment of citizens as mercenaries in Russo-Ukraine war

South Africa's government said Thursday it will investigate how 17 of its citizens joined mercenary forces in the Russia-Ukraine conflict—after the men sent distress calls for help to return home. ...

US military to establish presence at Damascus airbase, sources say

The United States is preparing to establish a military presence at an airbase in Damascus—to help enable a security pact that Washington is brokering between Syria and Israel, six sources said. Tap...

Putin orders proposals on possible Russian nuclear test

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered officials on Wednesday to draft proposals for a possible test of nuclear weapons—something Moscow has not done since the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union. ...