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Zelenskyy says Ukraine ‘counteroffensive, defensive actions’ underway

The Ukrainian leader spoke at a news conference while hosting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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Taiwan president vows to strengthen defense tech to ward off China

Tsai also pledged her government would work to safeguard maritime and border security, while facing a rising security threat from China.

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Your Military

Putin says tactical nuclear weapons to be deployed to Belarus by July

Putin says facilities for the nuclear weapons will be completed by July 7-8, and they will be moved to Belarus quickly after that.

White House says Iran is helping Russia build a drone factory

U.S. intelligence officials believe a drone plant in Russia’s Alabuga special economic zone could be operational early next year.

33 hours ago

US announces new $2.1 billion package of military aid to Ukraine

The new assistance package includes funding for more Patriot missile battery munitions, Hawk air defense systems and missiles, and small Puma drones.

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Russia claims it blew up Ukrainian tank but video shows it’s a tractor

Two experts who watched the Russian video said the vehicle struck by the helicopter's missile was not a Leopard tank, or any other type of armored vehicle.

34 hours ago

A dam collapses and thousands face the deluge — often with no help

Some 6,000 have been rescued but the true scale of the disaster remains unclear for a region that was once home to tens of thousands of people.

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Drone footage of collapsed Ukrainian dam counters Russian narrative

An AP team flew a drone over the devastation on Wednesday, filming submerged homes, and even a church of villages under Russian occupation.

2 days ago

Biden, Sunak vow to stick together on Ukraine

The leaders’ wide-ranging talks Thursday at the White House also covered China, economic security, an emerging critical minerals agreement and more.

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Abdul Wasi Safi talks about the dental treatments he received after a clinic appointment, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Houston.

Afghan soldier who helped the US weathers uncertainty in asylum bid

A former Afghan intelligence officer who fled the Taliban after sharing information with American soldiers is now in Texas, where his future is uncertain.

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NATO prepares unprecedented air exercise in show of force to Russia

Germany is preparing to host the biggest air deployment exercise in NATO's history, intended to impress allies and potential adversaries such as Russia.

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Afghan refugees Azita Jawady and her husband Hamid Sadra at their home in Austin on May 17.

A frayed refugee system creates obstacles for Afghans in Texas

The refugee system in Texas and nationally is still recovering from major cuts. The latest casualty is Texas’ largest resettlement agency.

4 days ago

Ukraine dam collapse triggers emergency as Moscow and Kyiv trade blame

The dam collapse has triggered floods, endangering Europe’s largest nuclear power plant and threatening drinking water supplies.

4 days ago

U.S. Gen. Mark Milley, left, shakes hands with Tec4 Moshe D. Lenske during a gathering in preparation of the 79th D-Day anniversary in La Fiere, Normandy, France, Sunday, June 4, 2023.

At Normandy D-Day celebrations, echoes of Ukraine’s looming fight

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has echoed throughout the events leading up to this year's commemorations of the 1944 D-Day landings in Normandy.

5 days ago

In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, the guided-missile destroyer Chung-Hoon observes a Chinese navy ship conduct what it called an "unsafe” Chinese maneuver in the Taiwan Strait, Saturday, June 3, 2023.

US releases video showing close-call with Chinese destroyer

The United States military has released video of what it called an “unsafe” Chinese maneuver in the Taiwan Strait.

5 days ago

US defense secretary discusses upgrading India ties to counter China

The U.S. Defense Secretary discussed upgrading partnership with India as both countries grapple with China’s economic rise and rising belligerence.

6 days ago

Russia claims Ukraine is attacking; Kyiv calls that disinformation

Kyiv authorities didn’t confirm the attacks Monday and suggested the claims that major battles are underway were a Russian misinformation ruse.

6 days ago

A Ukrainian soldier covers his ears while firing a mortar at Russian positions on the frontline near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Monday, May 29, 2023.

Ukraine keeps up pressure in Bakhmut after Russian victory declaration

Russian forces declared victory in the eastern city last month, but Ukrainian defenders aren’t retreating.

6 days ago

China’s defense minister defends country’s response to ‘provocation’

Li questioned why foreign jets and naval vessels were operating so close to China and said foreign militaries should “mind your own business.”

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The Ukrainian leader spoke at a news conference while hosting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Tsai also pledged her government would work to safeguard maritime and border security, while facing a rising security threat from China.

Putin says facilities for the nuclear weapons will be completed by July 7-8, and they will be moved to Belarus quickly after that.

U.S. intelligence officials believe a drone plant in Russia’s Alabuga special economic zone could be operational early next year.

The new assistance package includes funding for more Patriot missile battery munitions, Hawk air defense systems and missiles, and small Puma drones.

Two experts who watched the Russian video said the vehicle struck by the helicopter's missile was not a Leopard tank, or any other type of armored vehicle.

Some 6,000 have been rescued but the true scale of the disaster remains unclear for a region that was once home to tens of thousands of people.

An AP team flew a drone over the devastation on Wednesday, filming submerged homes, and even a church of villages under Russian occupation.

The leaders’ wide-ranging talks Thursday at the White House also covered China, economic security, an emerging critical minerals agreement and more.

A former Afghan intelligence officer who fled the Taliban after sharing information with American soldiers is now in Texas, where his future is uncertain.

Germany is preparing to host the biggest air deployment exercise in NATO's history, intended to impress allies and potential adversaries such as Russia.

The refugee system in Texas and nationally is still recovering from major cuts. The latest casualty is Texas’ largest resettlement agency.

The dam collapse has triggered floods, endangering Europe’s largest nuclear power plant and threatening drinking water supplies.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has echoed throughout the events leading up to this year's commemorations of the 1944 D-Day landings in Normandy.

The United States military has released video of what it called an “unsafe” Chinese maneuver in the Taiwan Strait.

The U.S. Defense Secretary discussed upgrading partnership with India as both countries grapple with China’s economic rise and rising belligerence.

Kyiv authorities didn’t confirm the attacks Monday and suggested the claims that major battles are underway were a Russian misinformation ruse.

Russian forces declared victory in the eastern city last month, but Ukrainian defenders aren’t retreating.

Li questioned why foreign jets and naval vessels were operating so close to China and said foreign militaries should “mind your own business.”