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Lebanese leaders lash out at Iran and say their country should not be used as a 'bargaining chip'
More than 3,500 people have been killed in Lebanon since the war began. The fighting has killed at least 29 Israeli soldiers and three civilians.
Ukrainian sea drone explodes in Romanian port, no casualties
The European Union and NATO member has reported dozens of airspace breaches since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022.
Clashes erupt in Somalia's capital ahead of a planned anti-government rally
The clashes underscore growing political tensions between the government and opposition leaders.
Swiss men — and only Swiss men — must do military service or pay up. Is that discrimination?
Europe’s human rights court rejected a challenge to the Alpine nation's male-only system, noting only one country with female conscription.
Iran strikes Kuwait's main airport and kills 1 as ceasefire is tested again
The U.S. military said two Iranian missiles fell apart en route to Kuwait and that it “downed multiple drones” targeting American forces in the country.
Israel, Hezbollah trade blows despite Trump declaring deal
Tehran is no longer engaging in talks with Washington due to Israel's offensive, a state news agency has said.
Massive Russian attack kills 18 people across Ukraine, officials say, as Moscow escalates fighting
Kyiv residents have been on edge for days after Russia warned last week that a massive aerial attack was coming and told foreign diplomats to leave.
DC Circuit rules Pentagon policy banning transgender soldiers unconstitutional
The appeals panel ruled 2-1 that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s ban violated the equal protection clause, blocking the expulsion of active-duty service members while maintaining a bar on new recruits.
Macron says French Navy, backed by the UK, intercepted a sanctioned tanker from Russia
Russia is believed to be using a fleet of hundreds of ships to evade international sanctions imposed over the war. France and other countries have vowed to crack down on the sanction-busting so-called “shadow fleet.”
Ukraine keeps up assault on Russian oil infrastructure as Kyiv braces for more strikes
Ukraine's latest drone attacks sparked fires at Russian oil sites as Kyiv prepares for the possibility of further retaliatory strikes.
Trump designates Brazil’s largest criminal groups as terrorist organizations
Brazil is pushing back as experts warn the move could complicate law enforcement cooperation, increase scrutiny of financial transactions and expand U.S. anti-terror powers.