Thai military ready for “high-level operation” if Cambodia border dispute escalates

Thailand's military said it is ready to launch a "high-level operation" to counter any violation of its sovereignty — amid a border dispute with Cambodia that re-erupted with a deadly clash. Tap fo...

100+ lawmakers urge WH to restore deportation relief for Afghans

A group of 101 lawmakers is urging top Trump administration officials to restore deportation protections for thousands of Afghans in the U.S., warning they would be sent back to "devastating humani...

Red Sea marine traffic up 60% after Houthis narrowed targets, EU commander says

Red Sea marine traffic has increased by 60% to 36-37 ships a day since August 2024, but is still short of volumes seen before Yemen's Houthis began attacking ships in the region, according to the c...

US reinstates travel ban, bars citizens of 12 countries

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning the citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States, saying the move was needed to protect against "foreign terrorist...

Spain will stick to 2% of GDP defense spending goal, defense minister says

pain stands by its defense spending target of 2% of GDP, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said on Thursday, as pressure grows from NATO leadership and the United States for the Mediterrane...

Philippines, US, hold joint maritime drills for seventh time

The Philippines and United States militaries have sailed together in the South China Sea for a seventh time to boost interoperability between the two sides, Manila's armed forces said on Thursday. ...

US okays potential $325M sale of sustainment support for Abrams tanks to Kuwait

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Swedish court convicts one man of Islamic State group membership, acquits three

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UK PM Starmer to discuss NATO defense spending plans with Rutte on June 9

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Germany to boost military by up to 60,000 troops under new NATO goal

Germany will need up to 60,000 additional troops under new NATO targets for weapons and personnel, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Thursday — as the alliance beefs up its forces to respond to...

Pentagon announces pick for NATO's next Supreme Allied Commander

The Pentagon announced Thursday its nomination for the next top U.S. general in Europe and said the officer would also assume the traditional role of Supreme Allied Commander of NATO forces. Tap fo...

US vetoes UN Security Council demand for Gaza ceasefire

All other council members voted in favor of the draft resolution. Tap for the full brief.

Russian war bloggers blame military command for Ukrainian attack on bomber fleet

Russian military analysts are hunting for scapegoats after weekend drone attacks by Ukraine destroyed multiple strategic bomber planes — weakening a component of Russia's nuclear arsenal. Tap for t...

Turkey backing Syria's military, has no immediate withdrawal plans, defense minister says

Turkey is training and advising Syria's armed forces and helping improve its defenses — and has no immediate plans to withdraw troops stationed there, Defense Minister Yasar Guler. Tap for the full...

US-backed Gaza aid group halts distribution, UN to vote on ceasefire demand

The U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation did not give out any aid on Wednesday as it pressed Israel to boost civilian safety beyond the perimeter of its distribution sites, after dozens of Pale...