Congress: Pentagon research funds Chinese military
China's government is exploiting American universities and gaining access to military technology for its hypersonic missile research and nuclear arms, according to a House investigation.
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Video shows U.S. Hellfire missile bouncing off UFO near Yemen, congressman says
Video footage taken by U.S. drones off the coast of Yemen last October seems to show a Hellfire missile bouncing off an unidentified flying object and the mysterious craft continuing on its path seemingly unaffected by the strike, according to Rep. Eric Burlison.
Qatar, Middle East decry Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha
Qatari security forces deployed Wednesday around the site of an Israeli attack the previous day on Hamas' political leaders who had gathered in the capital of the energy-rich Middle East country to consider a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Trump on Russian drones shot down over Poland: ‘Here we go!’
President Trump offered his first reaction Wednesday to reports of Russian drones violating Polish airspace, questioning why it was happening.
Standing in Putin’s way: The Ukrainian fighters defending a besieged Kostiantynivka
In Eastern Ukraine, one town stands between Russia and the Donbas heartland.
7 Chinese sentenced to 20 years each for trafficking and forced labor in South Africa
A court in Johannesburg sentenced seven Chinese nationals on Wednesday to terms of 20 years in prison each for trafficking people from Malawi and forcing them to work at a factory in South Africa.
Poland says it shot down Russian drones that violated its airspace during strikes on Ukraine
Poland said Wednesday that several Russian drones entered its territory over the course of many hours and were shot down with help from NATO allies, describing the incursion as an act of aggression carried out during a wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine.
War games involving Russia and Belarus start this week. What to know about the military drills
The last time Russia and Belarus held major joint military drills in 2022, Moscow sent its troops into Ukraine just days later. Now the two close allies are conducting war games again, raising tensions anew in the region
NATO chief warns Russia that allies will defend airspace following drone incursion in Poland
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Wednesday the North Atlantic Council had met after Poland invoked Article 4 of the NATO Treaty in response to Russian drones crossing into its airspace.
Mossad, White House reportedly promised it would not attack Hamas officials in Qatar
The Israeli spy agency Mossad and the White House both had promised not to attack Hamas officials in Doha, Qatar, before Tuesday's airstrikes by Israel Defense Forces.
Iran agrees to resume nuclear inspections in bid to avoid sanctions
Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency reached on Tuesday an agreement on resuming inspections at uranium enrichment facilities hit by Israeli and U.S. bombs.
Poland shoots down Russian drones in its airspace; EU leaders say incursion appears ‘intentional’
Poland shot down Russian drones that violated the country's airspace early Wednesday, Polish and NATO officials said, in what some European leaders cast as an "intentional" escalation by Moscow.
Hong Kong lawmakers reject a bill recognizing same-sex partnerships
Hong Kong lawmakers on Wednesday voted down a bill that would have granted recognition to same-sex partnerships in the Chinese city, despite the rights offered being limited, in a major setback to the LGBTQ+ movement.
Qatar digs through the rubble of Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Doha
Qatari security forces and emergency fire personnel deployed Wednesday around the site of an Israeli attack the previous day on Hamas' political leaders who had gathered in the capital of the energy-rich Middle East country to consider a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Trump is upsetting the U.S. allies needed to counter China
President Trump's aggressive trade and immigration policies are undermining relationships that have been cornerstones of American foreign policy to counter China's growing influence, eroding years of diplomatic investments spanning administrations.
China approves nature reserve at disputed South China Sea shoal claimed by the Philippines
China has approved the construction of a national nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal, a hotly disputed territory that the Philippines also claims in the South China Sea.
EU commission president seeks sanctions, partial trade suspension against Israel over war in Gaza
The European Commission president said Wednesday she would seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel over the war in Gaza, an announcement that marked a sharp turnaround for Ursula von der Leyen, a longtime supporter of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump’s strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat raises questions about his use of military power
Within a week of Donald Trump's election, Sen. Lindsey Graham counseled the president-elect to quickly send a message to the drug cartels from the White House.
DHS Secretary Noem meeting Belgian prime minister to tackle drug smuggling
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem met Wednesday with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever in the port of Antwerp to discuss maritime security and bilateral efforts to fight transnational drug smuggling.
An activist flotilla on a mission to Gaza says it was attacked again in Tunisia
An international activist flotilla seeking to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza said Wednesday it was attacked for a second night in a row and that a drone targeted one of its boats that was docked in Tunisian waters. No one was harmed.
