Security
Sudanese Army Takes Control of El-Obeid Region
Military sources report significant territorial gains and heavy losses for the RSF near the city of Bara.
War Against Iran Enters Phase II, Day 14
The conflict continues as operations reach a new stage, according to reports.
Japan, UK, and Italy Select Site for Next-Generation Fighter Jet Production
The three nations are establishing regional manufacturing hubs to develop a collaborative fighter jet by 2035.
Ministerial participation in march to Israeli Ministers Join Gaza border
Ministers joined a demonstration demanding the return of settlement lands while activists breached multiple security checkpoints.
Trump says Qatari-donated plane for Qatari-gifted Air Force One will be 'maxed out'
The aircraft, a gift from Qatar, faces questions over its defensive capabilities.
Israel kills senior Hamas-led police official in northern Gaza
The killing follows a series of Israeli strikes on police facilities since the October ceasefire, with Palestinian authorities reporting over 1,190 deaths in attacks since the truce took effect.
Israeli police arrest nine protesters at rally against West Bank violence
Demonstrators in Tel Aviv protested a day after an attack in Tell, amid rising Israeli military operations in the occupied West Bank.
Ukraine fires 400 drones at Moscow; Russia hits Kyiv with missiles
The attacks mark an escalation in aerial warfare between the two sides, with both capitals targeted over the weekend.
Saudi-led coalition strikes Houthi targets in Yemen, escalating tensions
Airstrikes target Houthi military sites in response to maritime threats, endangering a fragile truce.
Houthis Vow Response to Saudi-Led Strikes on Hodeida
Yemeni rebels say civilian sites were hit; Saudi Arabia says military targets were struck.
Conflicting reports emerge on Israeli military activity in West Bank
The operation follows a deadly incident near a Palestinian village that involved Jewish settlers and Palestinians, according to reports.
Netanyahu Orders Firm Military Action After Deadly West Bank Clash
Israeli leader also vows to expand settlements and legalize farms, following an incident that killed six.
Estonian citizen pleads guilty in US court to procuring electronics for Russian military
Andrei Shevlyakov faces up to 40 years in prison for a nearly decade-long scheme, according to court documents.
Russian missile strike kills 10 in Kyiv region, injures nearly 100
The attack hit a venue hosting a defense industry event, with rescue operations ongoing.
UN Urges Evacuation of 6,000 Seafarers Stranded in Strait of Hormuz
At least 6,000 seafarers are stranded on around 400 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with the UN calling for action.
Extremely significant car bomb intercepted near Irish border, police say
Irish police stopped a vehicle in County Monaghan near the Northern Ireland border, leading to two arrests in an operation targeting dissident republican activity.
West Virginia Delegate Charged With Soliciting Minor Online
David Elliott Pritt faces federal charges while serving as a teacher and state lawmaker.
Man who killed top Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and husband sentenced to life in prison
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to six counts related to the killings of House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and the shootings of state senator John Hoffman and his wife.
Drone Attack Hits Kuwait's Abdali Border Crossing with Iraq, Causes Material Damage
The crossing was temporarily closed after the strike, which caused no casualties according to Kuwaiti authorities.
Secret Service Agent on Leave Amid Probe Into JD Vance Detail
A member of the vice president's protective detail is under investigation; reports differ on whether a suspected leak triggered the probe.
Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on 'Temple destruction' anniversary
Palestinian worshippers were barred from entering the site as far-right Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joined the storming.
Warplane Crashes in Moscow Region During Training Flight
The pilot ejected safely; the unarmed aircraft was likely lost due to a technical malfunction.
US on Track for Historically Low Homicides in 2026, Report Says
An 18% decline in the homicide rate across 30 major cities in 2025-2026 points toward a historic national low for the year.
US Deploys B-1 Bombers Against Iran, Report Says
The deployment marks the first use of a B-1 bomber since hostilities with Iran escalated 12 days ago, according to flight tracking data.
Czech army helicopter crash kills at least one soldier
The helicopter carrying five soldiers went down in the eastern Czech Republic; crash details are still emerging.
Five Soldiers Killed in Southern Thailand Checkpoint Attack
A bomb attack in Narathiwat province left five soldiers dead, while a separate car bombing in the same province wounded a police officer.
R. James Woolsey, CIA Director Under Clinton, Dies at 84
Woolsey served a brief and embattled tenure as director of the Central Intelligence Agency during the 1990s.
US Secret Service warns of 'highly volatile' threat environment
Agency officials report the highest threat levels ever seen, with a 40% increase in cases involving threats to protectees.
Man dies after being shot by Madison police officer in Wisconsin
Chief John Patterson said the incident was captured on cellphone footage and that the video shows only one perspective.
Mexican Mayor Who Survived Armed Attack Shot Dead in Town Hall
Valentin Lavin, allied to President Sheinbaum's party, was killed months after surviving an earlier armed attack.