Iran's foreign minister stated readiness for 'fair' negotiations with Washington but firmly ruled out discussing its defense capabilities, as regional powers intensify diplomacy to avert a military confrontation.
In a significant departure from its longstanding position, an Israeli military official has acknowledged a death toll in Gaza close to 70,000, aligning with figures long maintained by Palestinian health authorities. This admission follows over two years of war and persistent international scrutiny over casualty counts.
Fresh Israeli military actions in central and southern Gaza have resulted in multiple casualties, testing the durability of a months-long, U.S.-brokered truce and hindering critical aid flows.
The incoming Dutch government, led by Prime Minister-designate Rob Jetten, has unveiled its policy agenda, pledging continued military and financial support for Ukraine and a commitment to enshrine higher NATO defense spending targets into law.
Russian forces are integrating Starlink satellite terminals into their drone fleet, creating a new generation of long-range, jamming-resistant weapons capable of striking deep behind Ukrainian lines and into NATO territory, according to intelligence reports and military analysts.
A U.S. Navy destroyer has docked at Israel's southern port of Eilat, a move reported by Israeli media as U.S.-Iranian tensions simmer. While officials describe the deployment as routine, it coincides with a significant American military buildup in the region.
The U.S. military and civilian leaders of Washington's flagship Gaza mission are departing, with successors unannounced, as European allies reassess their participation and questions mount over the initiative's future direction.
In a significant tactical shift, Islamist militants from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) utilized armed drones in a pre-dawn assault on a Nigerian military base in Borno state, resulting in multiple casualties. The attack underscores the growing sophistication of insurgent groups in the region's long-running conflict.
The French government has intervened to halt the sale of Eutelsat's ground antenna network, labeling the satellite operator a strategic national asset crucial for both civilian and military communications in the face of growing competition from SpaceX's Starlink.
Voyager Technologies has commenced a significant expansion of its defense manufacturing facility in Pueblo, Colorado, marking one of the region's largest military-industrial investments in recent years. The project aims to bolster domestic production for missile defense and munitions, integrating advanced automation and AI-driven logistics.
Textron secures a major $163.4 million military contract while posting record annual revenue, driven by strength in Aviation and Bell. As its stock shows robust long-term gains, analysts debate whether this momentum is built to last.
Chinese courts have executed four individuals convicted of running a multi-billion dollar scam and gambling network from Myanmar, responsible for multiple deaths. The move signals Beijing's escalating pressure on Southeast Asia's industrial-scale cybercrime hubs.
Israeli authorities have issued expulsion orders to a Bedouin community near Ramallah, while settler attacks on schools and homes intensify across the occupied West Bank, further constricting Palestinian living space.
Israel announces a limited, security-heavy reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt, allowing some medical evacuations while concerns mount over aid access and the safety of returnees.
Crude futures retreated sharply on Monday after weekend comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggested diplomatic engagement with Iran, easing fears of a military confrontation that had recently buoyed markets.
The Islamic State group has claimed a surprise attack on the international airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, causing material damage and wounding soldiers, according to a monitoring group. The assault marks the latest in a series of high-profile strikes by the jihadist network in the Sahel nation.
The U.S. dollar extended its weekly decline as fresh geopolitical risks, including new tariff threats over Cuba and potential military action against Iran, dampened appetite for American assets, despite domestic political relief.
A Dhaka court sentences former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years and her niece, UK Labour MP Tulip Siddiq, to 4 years on corruption charges, amid a political crackdown ahead of February elections.
The White House has confirmed the launch of a major strategic initiative to stockpile rare earth elements, aiming to reduce American dependence on China for the critical minerals used in defense tech and consumer electronics.
Amid a fragile de-escalation, Tehran confirms it is reviewing regional mediation proposals and expects a framework for renewed negotiations with Washington within days, though significant hurdles remain.
