Ship with aid bound for Gaza sets sail to break blockade
The Madleen, a yacht, is seen in Malta readying to set sail for Gaza and laden with aid for besieged Palestinians and celebrities onboard. Photo…
China responds after Hegseth warns to prepare for war
June 1 (UPI) -- China criticized the United States on Sunday for having a "Cold War mentality" after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to warn…
Hegseth: Prepare for war to ensure Indo-Pacific peace
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says nations must prepare for war to ensure peace amid Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region during the International Institute for…
ISIS claims responsibility for 2 bomb explosions in Syria
ISIS forces in a remote region in southern Syria claimed responsibility for two bombings targeting vehicles carrying soldiers and others on Wednesday and Thursday. Photo…
Can NATO’s Middle Powers Lead the Alliance Without the US?
With the recent pivot in US foreign policy regarding Europe and NATO, it has become clear that NATO’s European members need to ramp up spending…
Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Germany to talk defense against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Berlin Wednesday to talk defense against Russia with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Photo by Clemens Bilan/EPA-EFE May 28 (UPI)…
Czech Republic blames China for cyberattack on foreign ministry
A Chinese national flag flies in front of a new, modern business complex in Beijing on August 15, 2013. China's construction boom could be stalling…
Israeli warplanes again strike Houthi-controlled Sanaa int’l airport
May 28 (UPI) -- Israeli warplanes struck the Houthi-controlled Sanaa International Airport in Yemen on Wednesday morning, the Israel Defense Forces said, seemingly in response…
Lincoln Riley shouldn’t take all blame if USC-Notre Dame rivalry ends
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NATO head expects members to agree to spend 5% GDP on defense
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte addresses a press conference following an informal meeting foreign ministers of member nations on May 15, 2025. On Monday, he said…
Dozens killed overnight in Gaza by IDF strikes amid deal breakdown
1 of 3 | An displaced Palestinian woman stands among the rubble of her destroyed family shelter after an Israeli airstrike in Al Jerjawi school…
Watch: Trump to honor fallen soldiers at Arlington wreath laying
May 26 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump will mark his first Memorial Day as commander-in-chief in his second term with ceremonies in Arlington National Cemetery.…
Lackluster offense, poor defense cost Dodgers in loss to Mets
NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani provided the Dodgers some temporary reprieve on Sunday.Before the game, he faced hitters for the first time since undergoing Tommy John revision…
Ukraine, Russia exchange massive air strikes amid POW swap
A photo shared to social media by President Volodymyr Zelensky shows the damage after a widespread missile and drone strike by Russia. Photo courtesy of…
Treasury, State Department ending Syrian sanctions to speed recovery
May 24 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's administration is lifting sanctions on war-torn Syria, with the goal of speeding recovery and reconstruction efforts in the…
Germany sends long-term troops to Lithuania to protect NATO border
1 of 3 | Germany is deploying soldiers beyond its border, moving troops into Lithuania to defend its European neighbor. Photo by Toms Kalnins/EPA-EFE May…
National Security Council employees reportedly put on leave amid agency cuts
1 of 3 | Dozens of employees were reportedly relieved from their positions with the National Security Council with an eye towards downsizing the agency’s…
Pentagon clamps down on media access to quell leaks
May 24 (UPI) -- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is further restricting media access to areas of the Pentagon, as he seeks to cut down…
Vance to Naval Academy grads: ‘Country needs you now more than ever’
May 23 (UPI) -- Vice President J.D. Vance on Friday addressed the 1,048 graduates of the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., telling them, "Your country…
U.S. will impose sanctions on Sudan for using chemical weapons
May 22 (UPI) -- The United States will impose sanctions on Sudan after determining that its military used chemical weapons against its breakaway paramilitary forces…