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Cambodia, US Begin Planning for Resumption of Military Exercises in 2027, Says Cambodian Army

The announcement follows meetings between U.S. and Cambodian officials in an effort to improve relations, after Phnom Penh ...

Asia & Pacific September 4, 2026

UN Says Syria Has Begun to Destroy Previous Regime’s Chemical Weapons

Damascus has the agreements and approvals in place to begin destruction activities, and, so far, 42 aerial bombs ...

Middle East September 4, 2026

More Than 3,000 People Have Died of Ebola in Congo, Authorities Say

The outbreak has became the deadliest in Congo's history after surpassing the 2018–2020 epidemic, in which nearly 2,300 ...

Africa News September 3, 2026

Ukraine Finalizing Drone Deal With Germany to Boost Defense Capabilities, Zelenskyy Says

Kyiv has advanced its development and deployment of drone technology, which has become critical on the battlefield.

Russia-Ukraine War September 3, 2026

German Military Tests Israeli Ballistic Missile Over North Atlantic

Germany does not currently have its own ballistic missiles, which fly at much higher speeds ⁠than the cruise ...

Europe September 2, 2026

Denmark Sends Conscripts to Greenland as Part of Arctic Military Exercise

The move follows pledges from Copenhagen to spend billions to strengthen Arctic defense in the self-governing Danish territory.

World News September 2, 2026

Russian Jet-Powered Drones Target Kyiv Region in 6th Day of Intensified Strikes

In a new tactic since last week, Russia has sent swarms of drones to target Kyiv and nearby ...

Russia-Ukraine War September 1, 2026

Inflation Rises Again Above 3 Percent in Eurozone

The central bank said that although this period of rising inflation may look similar to the inflation surge ...

Europe September 1, 2026

Iceland Focuses on Security Partnerships After Voters Reject Opening EU Membership Talks

The Icelandic government had said before the vote that membership in the European Union could bolster the Arctic ...

Europe August 31, 2026

Sweden to Help Finland Protect Territory Amid Deteriorating Security Situation

Finland, like nearby NATO allies Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, has experienced unintentional drone incursions, including drones from Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine War August 31, 2026

Congo Begins Vaccination Program Against Ebola as Outbreak Spreads to 2 New Areas

Congo’s public health body said in an Aug. 27 statement that to date, there are 5,794 confirmed cases ...

Africa News August 28, 2026

South Korea, Japan, US to Hold Annual Drills Against Nuclear Weapons Threats, Says Seoul

Freedom Edge is one of a number of exercises that the United States military conducts in the region, ...

Asia & Pacific August 28, 2026

Ebola Outbreak Over in Uganda, but Cases Continue to Rise in Congo, Says WHO

Emergency preparedness director said this was the third Bundibugyo variant outbreak in Africa, after previous outbreaks in Uganda ...

Africa News August 26, 2026

Fire Destroys Wildberries Warehouse After Ukrainian Drone Attack, Say Russian Authorities

Ukraine has described the targets as hubs responsible for supplying Moscow’s military with components for weaponry such as ...

Russia-Ukraine War August 26, 2026

Russia Allows State to Take Over Infrastructure Vulnerable to Damage From Drone Attacks

The decree cites the 'increasing threats to the security of critical infrastructure facilities' during the ongoing war.

Russia-Ukraine War August 25, 2026

Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Afipsky Oil Refinery

Kyiv has also been intensifying its long-range drone attacks on warehouses belonging to online Russian retailers, such as ...

Russia-Ukraine War August 25, 2026

Ukraine Wants Peace but Won’t Surrender, Zelenskyy Says

The country's Independence Day ceremony was attended by foreign leaders who pledged their support for Ukraine, including from ...

Russia-Ukraine War August 24, 2026

Norway Pledges $9 Billion to Ukraine for Next Year

Separately, the EU approved a further $7.12 billion ‌in financial aid for Ukraine, while the British prime minister ...

Russia-Ukraine War August 24, 2026

NATO Ally Norway Expands Arctic Brigade

One of the brigade's main duties has been to patrol and surveil the 123-mile border that Norway shares ...

International August 21, 2026

Romania Destroys Marine Drone Spotted Near Black Sea Gas Project

Moscow made no immediate public comment on the incident, but has consistently denied that its drones stray into ...

Russia-Ukraine War August 21, 2026

At Least 16 Dead, Dozens Injured After Russian Strikes on Kyiv

The Russian defense ministry said it had struck a transport and logistics hub, military industrial facilities, and warehouses ...

Russia-Ukraine War August 20, 2026

US to Send Hospital Ship Next Year to Peru to Help With Impact of El Niño

U.S. Ambassador to Peru Bernie Navarro said the United States plans to send hospital ship USNS Comfort to ...

Americas August 20, 2026

Ukraine’s Parliament Approves Yevhenii Khmara as Defense Minister

He is best known as the mastermind of Ukraine's long-range strikes into Russia.

Russia-Ukraine War August 19, 2026

US Army Selects Hanwha Defense to Build Mobile Artillery Prototypes

The selection marks a milestone for South Korea's Hanwha, as it seeks to leverage its global artillery business ...

US News August 19, 2026

Ukraine Launches 620 Drones at Moscow Region, as Russian Missile Attack Kills 10 in Ukraine

'We will definitely respond to this Russian strike,' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Russia-Ukraine War August 18, 2026

South Korea Backs Stronger Self-Defense Capabilities

Trump ordered scaling back the joint U.S.–South Korean drills after suggesting it sent the wrong signals to Pyongyang.

Asia & Pacific August 18, 2026

NATO Jet Shoots Down Drone Over Romanian Airspace

A Spanish air force F-18 on a monitoring mission made radar contact with the craft and received approval ...

Russia-Ukraine War August 17, 2026