Military and defense

Iran War: Gulf States Targeted as Oil Prices Surge DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran launched new attacks on Gulf Arab countries on Tuesday, escalating pressure in the Middle East …

Japan Deploys Long-Range Missiles in Response to Regional Tensions Tokyo – Japan is accelerating its military modernization with the deployment of domestically produced, long-range missiles, marking a significant shift in …

Trump Forges Anti-Cartel Alliance with Latin American Leaders Amidst Global Crises Doral, Florida – President Donald Trump convened the “Shield of the Americas” Summit on Saturday, March 7, 2026, rallying …

Iran’s President Apologizes as Conflict Widens Following Supreme Leader’s Death DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s president apologized Saturday for regional attacks even as its missiles and drones flew …

Trump Claims Iran’s Supreme Leader Killed as Conflict Escalates DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he should be involved in choosing Iran’s next supreme …

Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Phase Out Anthropic AI Technology Amid Pentagon Dispute WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday ordered all federal agencies to phase out the use …

U.S. Military Accidentally Shoots Down CBP Drone Near Texas Border The U.S. Military mistakenly used a laser-based anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone near …

Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan, Claims Dozens of Militant Deaths Islamabad launched airstrikes targeting militant hideouts in Afghanistan on February 22, 2026, claiming to have killed at least 70 militants. The strikes, …

El Mencho, Leader of Jalisco Cartel, Killed in Military Operation Mexico City – Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), …

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia has begun training a contingent of up to 8,000 soldiers it plans to send as part of an international peacekeeping force to Gaza , the first …