Israel Says 30 Percent of Gaza Turned Into Buffer Zone
Israel announced Wednesday it had converted 30 percent of Gaza into a buffer zone as it pressed its unrelenting military offensive, vowing to maintain its blockade on humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged territory.
‘Don’t Take Part in This War,’ Chinese Soldiers Captured in Ukraine Warn
Ukraine on Monday held a press conference at which Chinese prisoners of war under armed guard told journalists they hoped to be swapped and warned other Chinese nationals not to go to fight.
WHO Says Child Dies After Israel Strike Hits Gaza Hospital
An Israeli air strike Sunday hit one of Gaza's few functioning hospitals, resulting in the death of a child according to the World Health Organization, as Israel warned it would expand its offensive if Hamas does not release hostages.
Putin Calls to Remove Zelensky, ‘Finish Off’ Ukrainian Troops
Russian President Vladimir Putin called Friday for a "transitional administration" to be put in place in Ukraine and vowed his army would "finish off" Ukrainian troops, in hardline remarks as US President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire.
US Says Russia, Ukraine Agree to End Black Sea Military Action
Russia and Ukraine agreed Tuesday to halt military strikes in the Black Sea and on energy sites during talks brokered by the US, which offered to ease pressure on agricultural exports as a first concrete incentive to Moscow.
Israel Presses Ground Offensive in Gaza
Israel's military pressed ground operations across the Gaza Strip, urging Palestinians to flee an offensive in Rafah city nearly a week into a renewed assault on the Hamas-ruled territory.
Trump Says Boeing Won Next-Generation F-47 Fighter Jet Contract
Donald Trump announced Friday that Boeing has been awarded the contract for the Air Force's next-generation stealth fighter plane, which the 47th US president said would be named the F-47.
North Korea Test-Fires New Weapons Ahead of Russian Security Chief Visit
North Korea said Friday it had test-fired a new weapons system which would boost its combat readiness, as Russia's security chief arrived in Pyongyang for talks with leader Kim Jong Un.
Military Chiefs Gather in UK to Discuss Ukraine Protections
Dozens of military chiefs from countries keen to help protect an eventual ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine will meet in Britain on Thursday to discuss planning for a peacekeeping force.
220 Reported Dead as Israel Pounds Gaza in Most Intense Strikes Since Ceasefire
Israel on Tuesday unleashed its most intense strikes on the Gaza Strip since a January ceasefire, with rescuers reporting 220 people killed, and Hamas accusing Benjamin Netanyahu of deciding to "resume war" after a deadlock on extending the truce.
Yemen’s Houthis Claim Attacks on Carrier Group After US Strikes
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed on Monday to have twice attacked an American aircraft carrier group within 24 hours, calling it retaliation for deadly US strikes.
Zelensky Says Trump Relationship Can Be Repaired After White House Row
Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that his relations with the United States can still be repaired, after President Donald Trump shouted at him in an angry White House meltdown accusing the Ukrainian leader of refusing to make peace with Russia.
In Major Shift, Ocalan Calls for PKK to Drop Weapons, Disband
An emotional crowd broke into applause, while others wept in the main city of Turkey's Kurdish-majority southeast Thursday as jailed PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan urged his militant group to dissolve and his fighters to lay down their weapons.
Zelensky Offers to Resign in Exchange for Ukrainian NATO Membership
Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday — the eve of the third anniversary of Russia's invasion — that he was ready to quit as Ukraine's president if it meant Kyiv would be admitted to the NATO military alliance.
Arab Leaders Gather in Saudi Arabia to Hash Out Gaza Plan
Arab leaders were gathering in Saudi Arabia on Friday to hammer out a recovery plan for Gaza aimed at countering President Donald Trump's proposal for US control of the territory and the expulsion of its people.
Zelensky Calls for Strong US Ties After Trump Brands Him a ‘Dictator’
Volodymyr Zelensky called for "strong" ties with Washington on Thursday, as he met US envoy Keith Kellogg in Kyiv a day after Donald Trump branded the Ukrainian leader a "dictator."
US-Russia Talks Begin in Saudi, No Seat for Ukraine
Top US and Russian diplomats were meeting in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for talks on resetting their countries' fractured relations and making a tentative start on trying to end the Ukraine war.
Deadline for Israeli Withdrawal From Lebanon Expires
A deadline expired Tuesday for all Israeli troops to leave south Lebanon under a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, hours after Israel said it planned to remain in five strategic locations.
US Senate Confirms Former Fox News Co-Host as Pentagon Chief
The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military.
Shooting, Explosions in Jenin as Israel Presses Raid
Gunfire and explosions rocked the Jenin area of the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, an AFP journalist reported, as the Israeli military kept up a large-scale raid for a second day.
Trump Reinstates Cuba on State Sponsor of Terror List: W.House
US President Donald Trump on Monday promptly reversed Joe Biden's decision to remove Cuba from a blacklist of state sponsors of terrorism, announced days earlier as part of a deal to free prisoners.
Has the Marine Corps Lost Its Edge?
The Marine Corps' shift under Generals Berger and Smith toward countering China has weakened its traditional rapid-response capabilities.
Israeli Cabinet to Meet on Ceasefire After PM Says Hostage Deal Finalized
Israel's security cabinet was set to meet Friday after final details of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal were ironed out, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said, with the US "confident" the truce would begin as planned this weekend.
Qatar, US Announce Gaza Truce, Hostage Release Deal
Qatar and the United States announced Wednesday a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas, adding that they hoped it would pave the way for a permanent end to the war in Gaza.
