U.S. to Launch Strategic Dialogue With Solomon Islands to Counter Chinese Outreach
The United States will launch a high-level strategic dialogue with Solomon Islands in September to address mutual security…
U.S. Officials Warn of ‘Dramatic’ Increases in Space Competition With Russia, China
Defense Intelligence Agency officials are warning of "dramatic" increases in the pace and scope of space operations by…
Photos Indicate Russian Looting of Radioactive Materials From Ukraine’s Chernobyl
The scale of Russia’s looting of Ukraine has become clearer with new photos indicating Russian theft of hazardous…
Russia Names New Commander for Ukraine
With its plans thwarted for a quick takeover of Ukraine, Russia has named a new commander for its…
Taliban Ban Opium Poppy Cultivation in Afghanistan
The Taliban have outlawed cultivation of drugs, including opium poppy, across Afghanistan, the world’s biggest opium producer, which…
Russia Escalates Attacks on Ukraine as Peace Talks Apparently at Impasse
Russia has violated its pledge to scale back military operations on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv,…
Biden: West Waiting to See Whether Russia De-Escalates Attacks in Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden said Tuesday that Western allied nations are waiting to see whether Russia will fulfill…
Ukrainian, Russian Delegations Send Positive Messages After Istanbul Talks
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ended Tuesday with both sides stressing the importance of the negotiations and…
U.S., NATO Allies Watching China Carefully
U.S. security officials say they have yet to see any sign that Beijing is providing Moscow with military equipment or other aid to boost the Russian forces. But Western officials warn China's refusal to condemn Russia's invasion and its willingness to parrot Kremlin propaganda are cause for concern.
Iran Lawmakers Want Guarantees that West Won’t Exit Any Revived Nuclear Deal
Iran's lawmakers also made it a condition that a return to the deal should only go ahead if all sanctions on Iran are lifted.