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Islamabad denies sheltering Iran jets, Trump praises Pakistan's mediation as 'absolutely great'

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:56:33 -0400

Pakistan denies allowing Iranian aircraft to use its airfields amid U.S.-Iran tensions. President Donald Trump says Pakistani mediation efforts have been "great."

Taiwan watches Trump-Xi meeting for signs China will test US resolve

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:00:16 -0400

Experts say Xi Jinping may seek to influence President Trump to make certain concessions over Taiwan in exchange for cooperation on tariffs, fentanyl and global flashpoints like Iran.

Inside the Christian border town in Lebanon that says it survived by defying Hezbollah

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:39:48 -0400

Residents of Rmeish, a Christian town in southern Lebanon, say they confronted Hezbollah and blocked them from using the village area.

Trump administration rejects UN migration declaration, says 'mass migration was never safe'

Mon, 11 May 2026 21:36:58 -0400

The State Department said it objects to U.N. efforts to "advocate and facilitate replacement immigration in the United States and across the broader West."

Macron takes the stage uninvited at Africa summit to scold crowd for 'total lack of respect'

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:58:56 -0400

French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a youth-focused session at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, calling the disruption "a total lack of respect."

Xi's anti-corruption crackdown sentences former Chinese defense ministers to death

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:44:16 -0400

Two former Chinese defense ministers were sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for corruption, marking a severe blow in Xi's military purge.

Iran regime power players may eye Russia in Assad-style escape as US talks falter: expert

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:09:12 -0400

An expert warns Iran's IRGC leadership may flee to Russia amid regime instability after high-stakes U.S. negotiations collapsed and military fractures deepen.

Starmer on the brink: UK PM fights for survival as party takes beating in local elections

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:59:56 -0400

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer battles to save his position as over 60 Labor MPs urge him to step down amid election losses and party rebellion.

Remains recovered of US soldier who went missing in military exercises in Morocco, 2nd soldier still missing

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:53:17 -0400

The remains of a U.S. soldier were recovered in Morocco's Atlantic waters after he fell off a cliff during a hike, as the search remains for a second missing soldier.

Massive 11,000-carat ruby believed to be second-largest ever found in conflict-ridden country

Sun, 10 May 2026 22:10:58 -0400

A massive 11,000-carat ruby discovered in Burma is being hailed as the second-largest ever found in the conflict-ridden country, according to state media.

Second suspected oil slick near Iran raises fears of major disaster in vital global oil corridor

Sun, 10 May 2026 19:23:15 -0400

Maritime intelligence firm detects a second suspected oil slick near Iran's Kharg Island as a larger spill moves toward Saudi Arabian waters.

China’s undersea cable threat raises $10T fears as Trump-Xi talks loom

Sun, 10 May 2026 18:05:51 -0400

Former intelligence official warns China and Russia can inflict devastating economic chaos by targeting undersea cables carrying 99% of global data.

From London synagogues to New York preschools — antisemitic attacks escalating on both sides of the Atlantic

Sun, 10 May 2026 16:27:57 -0400

London rally draws thousands protesting antisemitic attacks as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch demands zero tolerance and stronger enforcement.

Woman who spent 7 years in Chinese prison describes torture, surveillance and loss of her husband

Sun, 10 May 2026 10:16:54 -0400

Wang Chunyan claims the the CCP destroyed her family, imprisoned her for seven years and killed her husband in its campaign against Falun Gong practitioners.

North Korea updates constitution to require automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is assassinated: report

Sat, 09 May 2026 23:56:24 -0400

North Korea's revised constitution reportedly requires an automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is killed, according to intelligence briefings.

Man accused of threatening former Prince Andrew near Sandringham home pleads not guilty in court

Sat, 09 May 2026 22:05:51 -0400

A 39-year-old man pleaded not guilty to threatening former Prince Andrew near his new home on the royal family's Sandringham estate in Norfolk.

Labour MP puts Cabinet 'on notice,' threatens to trigger leadership challenge against Starmer by Monday

Sat, 09 May 2026 22:02:37 -0400

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a potential Labour leadership challenge after the party suffered major losses in Thursday's local elections.

Putin says he thinks the war with Ukraine 'is coming to an end' as Trump-brokered 3-day ceasefire begins

Sat, 09 May 2026 17:32:20 -0400

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he thinks the war with Ukraine is coming to an end as President Trump brokers a three-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange between both nations.

Experts warn Trump administration any Iran deal must close plutonium pathway to nuclear bombs

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:00:21 -0400

Experts warn any new Iran deal must ban plutonium reprocessing and expose covert pathways to nuclear weapons, citing risks tied to Bushehr and Arak nuclear facilities.

As Trump forces NATO to pay up, alliance races to close military gap with US

Sat, 09 May 2026 08:30:58 -0400

Trump pressures NATO allies to boost defense spending as experts describe a decades-long commitment gap between political promises and military capability.

Three hikers killed after climbing restricted Indonesian volcano to create online content, police say

Fri, 08 May 2026 18:00:26 -0400

Mount Dukono eruption in Indonesia kills three hikers, including two Singaporeans, who authorities say entered a restricted zone despite warnings.

Trump blockade squeezing Iran so hard regime may be dumping oil into Gulf, experts say

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:42:28 -0400

Experts say Trump's blockade is squeezing Iran so hard the regime may be dumping excess crude into the Persian Gulf as storage capacity runs out.

Israeli police say Iran using WhatsApp, Facebook, blackmail to recruit spies as latest attempt foiled

Fri, 08 May 2026 06:00:50 -0400

Iran allegedly uses WhatsApp, Facebook and blackmail to recruit Israeli spies, with payments ranging from $21 to $300,000 across various networks.

Iranian dissidents seize on Trump remarks about armed resistance, fueling revival of Reagan doctrine

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:17:56 -0400

Trump's comments on arming Iranian protesters reignite debate over whether the U.S. should actively support resistance networks against Tehran's regime.

What Israel wants from an Iran peace deal: No enrichment, missile limits and strict enforcement

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:30:45 -0400

Israel wants Iran to stop enrichment, dismantle underground nuclear sites, restrict missiles and cut ties to Hamas and Hezbollah, experts say.

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Austrian jets intercept unauthorized US military planes two days in a row

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:05:29 +0000

The May 10 intercept reportedly took place over the Totes Gebirge mountain range in Upper Austria, over 60 kilometers from the German border.

Pentagon seeks additional funding as cost of Iran war tops $29 billion

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:19:00 +0000

The increase from $25 billion just two weeks ago reflects “updated repair and replacement of equipment costs,” along with the “general operational costs."

Allies surpassed the US in military budget purchasing power last year, new report shows

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:35:04 +0000

In absolute terms, Washington remains the single highest military spender by far.

NATO to cultivate vetted counter-drone vendor pool for nations to pick and choose

Tue, 12 May 2026 14:16:03 +0000

The alliance also has established common funding that will allow nations to test C-UAS systems before making a final decision on procuring them.

Turkey’s Aselsan eyes growth in networked, mass-producible weapons, CEO says

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:07:26 +0000

“Everything we have talked about today could realistically be in inventory by 2027,” CEO Ahmet Akyol said in an interview.

US, partner nations sink two decommissioned ships during Exercise Balikatan

Mon, 11 May 2026 22:11:59 +0000

A two-day strike saw the sinking of two vessels, utilizing land, sea and air platforms from the U.S., Philippine, Japanese and Canadian forces.

Ukraine and Russia fight on despite US-mediated ceasefire

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:22:54 +0000

Russia and Ukraine reported fighting along their front line despite agreeing to a ceasefire from May 9 to May 11 as part of a Trump-led push for peace.

Canada eyes Turkey as a fellow mid-power ally in weapons development

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:13:06 +0000

Canada looks for lessons in Turkey's effort to nurse a homegrown industrial ecosystem for making vital defense equipment, a senior Canadian official said.

Epic Fury has Navy rethinking carrier deployment tempo

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:21:13 +0000

The record-breaking deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford has reopened the debate about how the Navy should structure deployments and time at home.

Remains of missing soldier found off the coast of Morocco

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:39:31 +0000

The remains of a U.S. soldier reported missing in Southern Morocco last week have been recovered, the Army said in a statement Sunday.

Ukrainian drone strike on empty Baltic fuel depot prompts top-level resignation – in Latvia

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:32:34 +0000

A Ukrainian official said Russia is spoofing Ukraine's drones, diverting them to strike nearby Baltic nations instead of targets in Russia.

Ukraine ramps up ground robot production to spare soldiers, haul ammo — and rescue grandma

Fri, 08 May 2026 21:39:50 +0000

The same unmanned ground systems Ukraine uses to haul ammunition and evacuate wounded soldiers are now pulling civilians out of contested ground.

Russia, Ukraine to enter temporary ceasefire with prisoner exchange, Trump says

Fri, 08 May 2026 20:42:03 +0000

President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia and Ukraine would temporarily halt fighting for three days beginning Saturday.

US forces disable Iranian-flagged tankers trying to cross blockade

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:28:20 +0000

This week, U.S. forces around the Strait of Hormuz have launched strikes against Iranian military facilities and disabled missiles launched by the IRGC.

India to build strategic outpost near key shipping lane in Indo-Pacific

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:59:48 +0000

“This is what I call the Hormuz Strait effect," one analyst said, referring to the collapse of shipping through the vital waterway due to war.

Turkey touts propellant breakthrough for Yıldırımhan long-range ballistic missile

Fri, 08 May 2026 11:14:37 +0000

The Turkish government has been working on hypersonic technologies and liquid-propellant propulsion systems for nearly a decade.

US and Iran exchange fire as Trump says war will ‘be over quickly’

Thu, 07 May 2026 23:49:00 +0000

U.S. forces launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian military facilities Thursday after Iran fired missiles and drones at three U.S. Navy vessels.

Europe defense autonomy is in reach at €50 billion a year: German experts

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:46:42 +0000

A new paper identifies “ten central capability gaps” Europe needs to plug to be able to act autonomously, without U.S. military assistance.

A small town in Germany braces for end to decades of life with US troops

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:42:30 +0000

A picturesque Bavarian town has hosted U.S. forces since the end of WWII and could bear the brunt of the U.S. military's withdrawal from Germany.

Dueling Victory Day ceasefires for war in Ukraine collapse almost immediately

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:18:05 +0000

Both sides had proclaimed a ceasefire surrounding the important celebration marking the Soviet Union’s contribution to victory over Nazi Germany.

US forces fire at, disable Iran-flagged tanker trying to evade blockade

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:16:01 +0000

While President Trump said Project Freedom was paused, the U.S. Navy blockade continues to ban vessels from entering and exiting Iranian ports.

France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Hormuz mission

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:07:23 +0000

France on Wednesday deployed its carrier strike group to the Red Sea as part of planning for a potential mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Outgoing Leonardo boss touts ‘Michelangelo Dome,’ cyber tack as key achievements

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:48:38 +0000

Asked what he plans to do next, Cingolani said, “I am getting on my motorbike and will travel around Europe for a while.”

France moves carrier into Red Sea ahead of potential Hormuz mission

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:20:21 +0000

President Emmanuel Macron has said any multinational initiative to secure the strait would only happen once the hottest phase of the conflict subsides.

Turkish exercise sees Libya’s rival forces train together for second time within weeks

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:26:49 +0000

Turkey continues to pursue its approach to Libya under the “One Army, One Libya" mantra.

Military Times

Ukraine’s battlefield integration surpasses US military’s, Army secretary says

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:31:22 +0000

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll told lawmakers U.S. lags behind Ukraine in battlefield network integration.

Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield estimated to cost $1.2 trillion

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:16:44 +0000

A national missile defense system would cost $1.2 trillion to build and maintain over the next 20 years, a nonpartisan federal agency estimated.

Coast Guard bans kratom, similar drugs immediately

Tue, 12 May 2026 20:40:10 +0000

Kratom is not a federally controlled substance in the U.S. and is available legally in 44 states in vape shops, other retail stores and online.

Defense contractors have donated millions to members of Congress, new report finds

Tue, 12 May 2026 20:37:16 +0000

The defense industry donations make up only a small percentage of the cash going to Congress, however, according to OpenSecrets.

In an age of drones, Army Rangers will now stab through a new bayonet course

Tue, 12 May 2026 20:22:33 +0000

Soldiers in Georgia hoping to earn the Army’s coveted Ranger tab will now start the school by stabbing their way through Fort Benning’s new bayonet course.

Army plans summer deployments to southern border

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:31:37 +0000

The 1st Armored Division is set to assume command of the southern border mission.

Arcade games satirizing Iran war appear at DC War Memorial

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:50:48 +0000

The game, “Operation Epic Furious: Strait To Hell,” was developed in response to the administration’s use of video game footage to share successes in Iran.

Pentagon seeks additional funding as cost of Iran war tops $29 billion

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:19:00 +0000

The increase from $25 billion just two weeks ago reflects “updated repair and replacement of equipment costs,” along with the “general operational costs."

Former NFL tight end convicted for Medicare, VA fraud scheme

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:59:12 +0000

He was sentenced to 16 years in prison for a yearslong plot that cost Medicare and VA nearly $200 million.

US Navy open to building ships overseas, new plan says

Tue, 12 May 2026 03:18:39 +0000

The new plan comes after President Donald Trump and previous Navy Secretary John Phelan reportedly disagreed over outsourcing construction on select ships.

US, partner nations sink two decommissioned ships during Exercise Balikatan

Mon, 11 May 2026 22:11:59 +0000

A two-day strike saw the sinking of two vessels, utilizing land, sea and air platforms from the U.S., Philippine, Japanese and Canadian forces.

Poll: Americans don’t think Trump has explained Iran war goals

Mon, 11 May 2026 21:05:49 +0000

One in three Republicans and almost all Democrats said Trump has not “clearly explained the goals of U.S. military involvement in Iran.”

Trump says war on Iran not ‘done’ — but concerns rise about munitions shortages

Mon, 11 May 2026 18:49:54 +0000

While Trump notified Congress on May 1 that Epic Fury had been terminated, he later said it was procedural and didn't mean an end to all military actions.

Marines expand Arctic footprint with new Alaska rotation

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:52:27 +0000

The Marine Corps is moving deeper into Alaska with an initiative designed to build a more persistent presence in the Arctic.

5 US bases selected for anti-drone pilot program

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:25:18 +0000

Two military installations along the southern border are among the five that will receive anti-drone energy systems.

Ukraine and Russia fight on despite US-mediated ceasefire

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:22:54 +0000

Russia and Ukraine reported fighting along their front line despite agreeing to a ceasefire from May 9 to May 11 as part of a Trump-led push for peace.

Air Force experimenting with using AI for promotion boards

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:15:59 +0000

New uses of the Air Force's “AI Action Team” include promotion board screening and ranking.

Epic Fury has Navy rethinking carrier deployment tempo

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:21:13 +0000

The record-breaking deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford has reopened the debate about how the Navy should structure deployments and time at home.

Remains of missing soldier found off the coast of Morocco

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:39:31 +0000

The remains of a U.S. soldier reported missing in Southern Morocco last week have been recovered, the Army said in a statement Sunday.

Russia, Ukraine to enter temporary ceasefire with prisoner exchange, Trump says

Fri, 08 May 2026 20:42:03 +0000

President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia and Ukraine would temporarily halt fighting for three days beginning Saturday.

Trump administration releases first tranche of ‘never-before-seen’ UFO files

Fri, 08 May 2026 19:46:05 +0000

“With these new Documents and Videos, the people can decide for themselves, ‘WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?’” Trump wrote, adding, “Have Fun and Enjoy!"

Hegseth aims to cut through the bureaucracy with ‘Deal Team Six’

Fri, 08 May 2026 19:17:59 +0000

The Pentagon is utilizing a crew of private sector businessmen to renovate how the department negotiates with defense companies.

Makeshift tourniquets saved soldier’s life after Arkansas training accident

Fri, 08 May 2026 18:54:05 +0000

One soldier was seriously injured after two heavy expanded mobility tactical trucks collided during training Monday.

B-1 returns to flight after restoration, surviving the ‘boneyard’

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:44:27 +0000

The B-1B Lancer returned to service at Dyess Air Force Base following extensive maintenance efforts by the Tinker Air Force Base crew.

US forces disable Iranian-flagged tankers trying to cross blockade

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:28:20 +0000

This week, U.S. forces around the Strait of Hormuz have launched strikes against Iranian military facilities and disabled missiles launched by the IRGC.

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