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US ally pledges support for Trump's push to break Iran's grip on Hormuz: 'We are ready to contribute'

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:35:05 -0400

Czech Foreign Minister Macinka voices strong support for Trump, defends increased European defense spending and warns Iran poses a global nuclear threat.

Crash involving speeding train, minibus in Belgium leaves 4 dead including 2 children

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:43:54 -0400

Four people, including two children, were killed when a passenger train hit a minibus at a crossing near Buggenhout, Belgium, during the morning rush.

Israel eliminates head of Hamas' military wing in Gaza strike

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:14:54 -0400

Israeli forces killed Mohammed Odeh, the new head of Hamas' military wing, in an airstrike in northern Gaza, according to the Israel Defense Forces.

Iran and Houthi terror proxy facing Red Sea threat from pro-US African nation

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:21:26 -0400

Sen. Ted Cruz advocates recognizing Somaliland as the U.S. reportedly explores military access to the breakaway state's port and airbase facilities.

Israeli ambassador compares France's far-left leader's rhetoric to Hitler as antisemitism surges

Wed, 27 May 2026 06:00:32 -0400

France recorded 1,320 antisemitic acts in 2025, up from 436 in 2022, as Jewish families alter daily habits to avoid being identified, CRIF president says.

Mother, boyfriend allegedly abandoned blindfolded young sons in remote forest as part of 'game': reports

Tue, 26 May 2026 18:03:30 -0400

Marine Rousseau and Marc Ballabriga allegedly abandoned her two young children in a forest in Europe, blindfolding them as part of a so-called game.

‘Designated target’ Mojtaba Khamenei to sign Trump deal in ‘unprecedented’ courier setup

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:34:25 -0400

Experts say the U.S. is negotiating with an invisible counterparty as Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly remains in hiding and relies on secret couriers.

Funerals, beauty queens and bombs: The Ukrainian city that won’t let Putin win

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:41:34 -0400

Mayor Sadovyi says Lviv has lost 2,000 citizens and built rehabilitation centers as the city tries to remain unbroken amid Russia's ongoing war.

World's humanitarian system buckling, 'no longer fit for purpose,' US-based researchers say

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:42:12 -0400

A new Lancet report argues the global humanitarian system needs major reform as crises around the world overwhelm current aid delivery.

Iran signals ‘mass sacrifice’ in 'high stakes' Saddam-era warning amid Trump deal talks

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:11:19 -0400

Expert says Iran's Pezeshkian mapped a foundational wartime symbol onto current U.S. and Israel tensions, signaling Tehran won't back down easily.

Pope Leo warns AI risks becoming tool of 'domination, exclusion and death' in new encyclical

Mon, 25 May 2026 14:31:10 -0400

The pope unveils "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, warning artificial intelligence risks becoming a tool of domination unless governments set moral limits.

Canadian teen girl charged with arson after allegedly torching American baseball team's charter bus

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:04:50 -0400

A Canadian teen is charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to a U.S. baseball team's charter bus during a road trip to Winnipeg, police say.

At least 82 killed after massive gas explosion rips through coal mine in China

Mon, 25 May 2026 03:03:38 -0400

A massive gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in China's Shanxi province, killing at least 82 people and hospitalizing 120 others, the AP reports.

Deadly suicide blast rips through Pakistan train route, killing at least 23

Sun, 24 May 2026 23:39:32 -0400

At least 23 killed and 70 wounded after a suicide bomber reportedly detonated an explosives-laden vehicle alongside an incoming passenger train in Quetta, Pakistan.

'Bibi's hair on fire': Trump-Netanyahu public 'rift' masked unified front against Iran, analyst says

Sun, 24 May 2026 16:50:25 -0400

Leading defense analyst says Trump-Netanyahu tensions over Iran were a calculated strategy to blindside Tehran while building a unified front.

Mass tanker blackout rattles Gulf ahead of 1.35M-barrel oil transfer amid US-Iran talks: firm

Sun, 24 May 2026 16:11:58 -0400

Maritime tracking signals collapse near the UAE's Fujairah oil hub hours before President Trump announced progress on a bilateral peace deal with Iran, according to an AI maritime firm.

Ukraine’s battlefield is transforming the future of NATO

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:35:23 -0400

NATO allies increasingly study Ukraine's wartime innovations in drones and defense production as the alliance prepares for its July summit in Ankara.

China deployed over 100 vessels near Taiwan in the wake of Trump-Xi summit, Taiwan security official claims

Sat, 23 May 2026 14:38:26 -0400

China deployed over 100 vessels around Taiwan after the Trump-Xi Beijing summit, Taiwan National Security Council Secretary General Joseph Wu says.

US embassy in Ukraine warns of 'potentially significant air attack' that could happen in next 24 hours

Sat, 23 May 2026 14:12:22 -0400

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv issued a security alert warning of a potentially significant air attack that may occur within the next 24 hours in Ukraine.

'A new kind of war': Inside Ukraine's hidden factories mass-producing combat drones

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:40:45 -0400

Get an exclusive look inside Ukraine's hidden drone factories rapidly producing kamikaze drones and interceptor systems to counter Iranian-designed Shahed and other Russian drones.

Ebola treatment center set on fire in Congo after residents clash with authorities over victim's body

Fri, 22 May 2026 03:45:19 -0400

Angry residents reportedly set fire to an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo during a clash over retrieving the body of a suspected Ebola victim.

US arrests sister of powerful Cuban official over alleged ties to communist regime

Thu, 21 May 2026 22:01:05 -0400

U.S. arrests sister of Cuba's GAESA military conglomerate leader over alleged ties to the communist regime, Secretary of State Rubio announces.

Record number of climbers summit Mount Everest from Nepali side despite overcrowding concerns

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:48:36 -0400

A record 274 climbers summited Mount Everest in a single day this week, raising fresh concerns about dangerous overcrowding on the world's tallest peak.

Two suspected American communist insurgents killed in clash in the Philippines

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:38:05 -0400

Lyle Prijoles and Kai Dana-Rene Sorem were among 19 killed in a Philippine army firefight with suspected communist insurgents tied to the New People’s Army.

Mojtaba Khamenei using ‘bin Laden template’ to survive, learned from Abbottabad: analyst

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:01:40 -0400

Analyst compares Mojtaba Khamenei's disappearance from public view to Osama bin Laden's decade of hiding, calling it a strategic milestone for the U.S.

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US munitions depleted by Iran war will take years to restore, analysis finds

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:44:52 +0000

Replenishing stockpiles of critical weapons systems could take until 2030 or 2031, creating a "window of vulnerability," a new analysis found.

How US Army combat medics are preparing for an Indo-Pacific fight

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:07:54 +0000

Distance, contested air, communication disruptions, weather and limited evacuation platforms could greatly impact timely access to medical care.

US Army integrates veterinarians into human combat care

Wed, 27 May 2026 18:04:06 +0000

The Army wants to better utilize veterinarians in combat medicine to prepare for the possibility of large-scale operations in the Indo-Pacific.

Defense-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firms

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:36:02 +0000

This year’s transactions have brought producers of antimony, rare earths, tungsten and uranium to the NYSE and Nasdaq.

Senior Ukrainian commander sees imminent ‘turning point’ in war

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:58:59 +0000

Ukraine has a six-month window in which to seize the battlefield initiative from Russia and strengthen its hand for peace talks, a senior commander said.

Latvia sends mobile intercept units to Russian border in wake of drone incursions

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:06:03 +0000

“The force teams we plan to deploy to the border in the coming days will be equipped with local interceptor drones,” a Latvian military official said.

Canadian fighter pilot school to get M-346 trainer jets from Leonardo

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:16:12 +0000

The ITPS currently trains pilots on the Aero Vodochody L-39 and is working with over ten air forces to provide advanced jet training, the school CEO said.

US launches ‘self-defense’ strikes against Iran amid ongoing ceasefire

Tue, 26 May 2026 19:02:11 +0000

The U.S. military conducted military strikes Monday against Iranian missile launch sites and boats it said were attempting to lay mines.

Report: US to cut strategic bombers and warships available to NATO in a crisis

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:32:12 +0000

The number of U.S. fighter jets is set to fall by a third, Spiegel cited U.S. envoy Alexander Velez-Green as saying during the closed-door meeting.

Australia starts ‘high-risk’ life extension of its submarine fleet

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:16:09 +0000

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has issued a damning verdict on Department of Defence planning for the life-extension program.

India boosts drone warfare capability with compact missile

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:56:11 +0000

Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh called the successful development trials a “strategic milestone” toward self-reliance in defense.

Peacekeeping troop numbers fall to lowest in at least 25 years, SIPRI says

Sun, 24 May 2026 22:01:00 +0000

The U.S. took “significant action” in 2025 to withdraw from, defund or challenge various UN bodies, think tank analysts wrote in the report.

All-female Senate delegation sets off for High North amid growing military tensions

Fri, 22 May 2026 20:24:36 +0000

The itinerary is set to include briefings at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on Arctic defense and strategic competition in the region.

Rubio ratchets up pressure on NATO at key summit

Fri, 22 May 2026 20:15:15 +0000

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is casting new doubt on NATO's relevance after key allies recoiled from backing Washington’s “Operation Epic Fury.”

Congressional report tallies 42 US aircraft lost or damaged in Operation Epic Fury

Fri, 22 May 2026 17:49:18 +0000

Drones took the heaviest hit, accounting for 25 of the 42 aircraft losses listed in the report.

Libya and Syria join Turkey’s flagship military exercise in historic firsts

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:26:06 +0000

Ankara framed both nations’ attendance as part of its broader military-restructuring and advisory programs in each country.

Taiwan says it has not been told by US of arms sales delays

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:39:47 +0000

U.S. President Donald Trump said following a summit with China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing last week that he was undecided on whether to approve it.

In shift, Trump announces deployment of 5,000 US troops to Poland

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:13:47 +0000

A week after cancelling a U.S. Army deployment to Poland, Trump announces an additional 5,000 troops will be sent to the country.

Poland joins Pentagon’s counter-drone marketplace amid unexpected US deployment cancellation

Thu, 21 May 2026 21:05:59 +0000

The Army is continuing to expand military cooperation with Poland through the Pentagon’s counter-drone initiative, the service announced on Wednesday.

Turkey to buy 100 one-way explosive naval drones for swarm attacks

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:32:23 +0000

Turkey eyes an arsenal capable of taking out enemy ships with unmanned systems.

Trump says Ukraine lacks leverage. His own officials say otherwise.

Wed, 20 May 2026 23:37:16 +0000

Rubio called Ukraine’s military the strongest in Europe, while Driscoll told senators the U.S. is playing catch-up with Kyiv’s Delta command network.

Lithuanian lawmakers shelter, Vilnius air traffic suspended due to drone incursion

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:10:10 +0000

A drone violated Lithuanian airspace on Wednesday, the latest in a series of security incidents in the Baltic region.

Germany touts pan-German space command amid European push to supplant US tech

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:21:24 +0000

Austria’s Defense Minister Claudia Tanner reaffirmed that Austria plans to put three operationally designated military satellites into orbit next year.

Italy rethinks EU defense-financing aid as arms spending falls out of fashion

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:12:24 +0000

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants to refocus the bloc's help on lowering the cost of living for Italians, as energy costs have soared amid the Iran war.

UN peacekeeping forces prepare to leave Lebanon, but what comes next?

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:29:57 +0000

According to analysts, the UNIFIL withdrawal will have significant implications for southern Lebanon.

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Pentagon eyes drone testing ground in Mississippi

Wed, 27 May 2026 21:42:29 +0000

U.S. Special Operations Command is looking to build a new testing ground for drones in Mississippi.

Navy launches initiative to improve food quality at installations

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:45:09 +0000

The service’s shore food service transformation initiative will begin at two installations and focus on revamping food quality and providing more options.

US munitions depleted by Iran war will take years to restore, analysis finds

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:44:52 +0000

Replenishing stockpiles of critical weapons systems could take until 2030 or 2031, creating a "window of vulnerability," a new analysis found.

How US Army combat medics are preparing for an Indo-Pacific fight

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:07:54 +0000

Distance, contested air, communication disruptions, weather and limited evacuation platforms could greatly impact timely access to medical care.

US Army integrates veterinarians into human combat care

Wed, 27 May 2026 18:04:06 +0000

The Army wants to better utilize veterinarians in combat medicine to prepare for the possibility of large-scale operations in the Indo-Pacific.

US Army receives first lightweight Javelin launchers

Wed, 27 May 2026 17:07:00 +0000

The U.S. Army has received its first batch of new, lighter Javelin launchers, defense contractor RTX announced in a statement Tuesday.

Immigration stress: A readiness problem the Pentagon does not measure

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:06:54 +0000

The Pentagon does not measure if family deportation fears affect troops readiness.

DARPA launches search for robot medics to treat battlefield casualties

Tue, 26 May 2026 22:17:12 +0000

DARPA envisions a future where "medicbots" link up to drag wounded personnel to safety, inject lifesaving drugs and form splits around broken limbs.

US lawmakers weigh aviation fuel cost increase from Iran war in fiscal 2027 defense hearing

Tue, 26 May 2026 21:12:48 +0000

Ahead of drafting fiscal year 2027’s NDAA, U.S. lawmakers are grappling with the rise in fuel prices and what it means for the military's aviation costs.

Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war

Tue, 26 May 2026 19:19:53 +0000

The Pentagon should be paying more for access to their satellite Wi-Fi network, SpaceX officials argues.

US launches ‘self-defense’ strikes against Iran amid ongoing ceasefire

Tue, 26 May 2026 19:02:11 +0000

The U.S. military conducted military strikes Monday against Iranian missile launch sites and boats it said were attempting to lay mines.

Bill aims to make military hazing a separate criminal offense

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:19:40 +0000

Rep. Judy Chu renewed her longtime efforts to fight military hazing after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed for rougher training last year.

‘They gave everything’: Trump salutes ‘guardian angels’ in Memorial Day address

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:55:04 +0000

The president lauded American service members, describing them as the vital line of defense between “liberty and tyranny."

81 years after Iwo, these Marines reunited on Memorial Day — and instantly started trash talking

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:55:05 +0000

The two Marines, part of the elite unit that was famously tasked with capturing Mount Suribachi, served as Honorary Grand Marshals on Monday in D.C.

The Pentagon wants to improve medical care for wounded military dogs

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:16:51 +0000

Efforts include better assessment of canine traumatic brain injury and even finding common medical treatments for both humans and dogs.

Sapper-turned-influencer charged for bomb-making tutorials

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:10:08 +0000

Prosecutors linked bomb-making videos made by a former Army combat engineer to two incidents, including the 2025 terror attack in New Orleans.

Report: US to cut strategic bombers and warships available to NATO in a crisis

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:32:12 +0000

The number of U.S. fighter jets is set to fall by a third, Spiegel cited U.S. envoy Alexander Velez-Green as saying during the closed-door meeting.

All-female Senate delegation sets off for High North amid growing military tensions

Fri, 22 May 2026 20:24:36 +0000

The itinerary is set to include briefings at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on Arctic defense and strategic competition in the region.

Rubio ratchets up pressure on NATO at key summit

Fri, 22 May 2026 20:15:15 +0000

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is casting new doubt on NATO's relevance after key allies recoiled from backing Washington’s “Operation Epic Fury.”

US Marine Corps tests using helicopter as mobile drone command center

Fri, 22 May 2026 18:59:00 +0000

During the test, troops launched a Neros Archer FPV drone from the ground before transferring control to operators aboard a helicopter orbiting miles away.

Scarlet for ya: Irish team takes first place on Bradleys in US Army’s armor competition despite having none at home

Fri, 22 May 2026 18:19:11 +0000

The Irish soldiers beat American crews to claim first place in the Bradley Fighting Vehicle division at the Sullivan Cup.

Congressional report tallies 42 US aircraft lost or damaged in Operation Epic Fury

Fri, 22 May 2026 17:49:18 +0000

Drones took the heaviest hit, accounting for 25 of the 42 aircraft losses listed in the report.

‘Thank the Gods of War’: D-Day success hinges on weather forecast in ‘Pressure’

Fri, 22 May 2026 17:32:11 +0000

The aptly titled “Pressure” depicts an anguished Eisenhower on the eve of the invasion, with the weight of the free world hinging on a weather report.

Veteran who lost both of his legs in combat reenlists in the Marine Corps

Fri, 22 May 2026 17:07:46 +0000

Staff Sgt. Johnny “Joey” Jones, who medically retired in 2012 after losing both of his legs in combat, said he felt he had more to give to the service.

USS Nimitz claims title of longest-serving aircraft carrier from ‘Big E’

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:52:32 +0000

The 51-year-old USS Nimitz was commissioned on May 3, 1975.

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