WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military is experiencing a “beyond critical” shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe, driven largely by President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, a U.S. defense official in Europe and a NATO official told The Associated Press, raising concerns about the vulnerability of NATO countries to a possible Russian attack. The … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran in late February, he initially predicted it would last four to five weeks. Six months later, there is still no way out in sight despite Trump’s repeated claims that the war has been won or that a deal to resolve it is nearly … Read more
During a bilateral meeting in Moscow, the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, Monsignor Paul Richard Gallagher, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Sergey Lavrov, discuss areas of convergence on international issues and address issues relating to the Catholic community in Russia and humanitarian initiatives aimed at initiating a path … Read more
Israel is considering expelling British, and possibly other European, officials from the US-led coordination center for post-war Gaza, officials familiar with the details confirmed to The Jerusalem Post on Thursday. According to officials, the possibility is being considered “in light of Britain’s conduct in recent months.” Britain currently has the second-largest delegation, after the United … Read more
DEVIGHAT, Nepal (AP) — Rescue teams searched on Thursday for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border after a catastrophic and deadly torrent of floods and mud swept through several communities a day earlier following a glacier collapse.The disaster left at least 273 people dead and more than 1,300 missing, including foreigners and pilgrims, … Read more
Interim summaryHere’s a snapshot of the latest developments: More than 1,000 people including almost 800 foreigners are missing across Nepal and Tibet, authorities say, after a wall of mud and rock collapsed into a Himalayan river, sending catastrophic flash floods through towns and valleys. Rescuers in Nepal used helicopters to search for survivors and drop … Read more
Coverage for this event has ended.6 hours agoPinnedIran drone strike exposed Azerbaijan’s security dilemma amid deepening Israel tiesAzerbaijan is having to navigate a sensitive security environment, dominated by Iran to its south, The Jerusalem Post reported Wednesday.Despite Baku’s official neutrality, the South Caucasus nation faces vulnerability as Tehran views it with suspicion over its reliance … Read more
At least one dead after a car plows into a crowd in northern France BBCFrance: A car plows into a crowd at a bus stop in Caen dw.com One dead and 10 injured after a man plows into a crowd in Caen, France The Times of Israel One dead and 10 injured after a car … Read more
1. Current Pacific StormsChevron DownHere’s where you can track everything from Lala and Iselle to all the other areas we’re monitoring in the Atlantic and Pacific basins this hurricane season. The map above shows satellite images of the Pacific basin, the current location of tropical systems, and areas we are watching for possible development. Current … Read more
After a drone packed with explosives was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane parked at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany this month, security camera footage appeared to show the drone had hit the plane’s wing. That the drone failed to detonate seemed just a matter of luck.