Ukraine says “mercenaries” from Pakistan, China and other countries fighting for Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukrainian troops in northeastern Ukraine were fighting foreign "mercenaries" from various countries including China, Pakistan and parts of Africa, ...

Trump to deny federal disaster aid to US states and cities that boycott Israel

U.S. states and cities that boycott Israeli companies will be denied federal aid for natural disaster preparedness, the Trump administration has announced, tying routine federal funding to its poli...

Israeli fire kills at least 40 more Palestinians, another five die of starvation

At least 40 Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes on Gaza on Monday, including 10 seeking aid, health authorities said, adding another five had died of starvation in what human...

Syria's defense ministry and Kurdish-led SDF trade blame over attack in northern Syria

Syria's defense ministry and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces traded blame over an attack in the northern city of Manbij on Saturday, casting a shadow over a landmark integration deal they ...

Ukraine says it destroyed one Russian military jet, damaged four in Crimea

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Armenia, US to hold joint exercise this month

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Israeli military says it conducted a raid on targets in southern Syria

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Russian and Chinese navies carry out artillery and anti-submarine drills in Sea of Japan

The Russian and Chinese navies are carrying out artillery and anti-submarine drills in the Sea of Japan as part of scheduled joint exercises, the Russian Pacific Fleet was quoted as saying on Sunda...

Iran sets up new defense council in wake of war with Israel

Iran's top security body approved the establishment of a National Defence Council on Sunday, according to state media, following a short air war with Israel in June that was Iran's most acute milit...

Philippines, India hold first joint naval drill in South China Sea

The Philippine and Indian navies have sailed together for the first time in the South China Sea, officials said on Monday, as President Ferdinand Marcos left Manila for New Delhi for a state visit....

Analysis: Ukraine bets big on interceptor drones as low-cost air shield

In the last two months, one Ukrainian charity supplying aerial interceptor drones says its devices downed around 1,500 Russian drones sent to reconnoitre the battlefield or to bomb Ukraine's cities...

Italy arrests 13 in nationwide raids against Chinese mafia groups

Italian police arrested 13 people following a nationwide sweep against Chinese mafia groups, on charges such as drug dealing, sex trafficking and aggravated robbery, they said Monday. Tap for the f...

White House orders nuclear submarines moved near Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in regions near Russia—in response to threats from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Tap for t...

France starts airdrops of humanitarian aid into Gaza

France on Friday started to air-drop 40 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza as it urged Israel to life its blockade as Palestinians starved. Tap for the full brief.

US Senate committee backs more Ukraine funding

A U.S. Senate committee approved a military spending bill on Thursday that includes about $1 billion to support Ukraine, despite President Donald Trump's administration having asked Congress to eli...