Military
Ukraine special forces target Russian vessels in Caspian Sea
Ukraine's special forces, in coordination with local resistance, strike two Russian ships transporting military equipment in the Caspian Sea. The extent of the damage remains unclear.
In first, IDF calls off attack on Hezbollah after Lebanese army springs into action
Israel faces tough choices over haredi draft exemptions, legal expert warns - interview
Thailand, Cambodia keep fighting across contested border ahead of expected Trump calls
Japan threatening China militarily, Chinese FM claims to German counterpart
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that Japan's "current leader recently made reckless remarks on hypothetical situations on Taiwan."
Nigerian jets thwarted Benin coup attempt as soldiers targeted president, Benin's gov't says
In its first foreign military intervention in nearly a decade, Nigeria sends fighter jets and ground troops to assist Benin government in restoring order.
IDF strikes, kills Hamas terrorist planning 'imminent attack' in central Gaza Strip
The IDF said it struck and killed a Hamas terrorist in central Gaza who was planning an imminent attack, adding the action did not violate the ceasefire.
European Union eyeing Lebanon presence in boost for efforts to disarm Hezbollah, document shows
EU efforts could “focus on advice, training and capacity-building,” a document said, adding that it would not take over UNIFIL's tasks in the Levant.
IDF soldier left behind during West Bank operation after falling asleep in Palestinian village
The IDF said a soldier was accidentally left behind near Kabatiya, later joining another unit after about 40 minutes alone as commanders review the incident.
Lufthansa Cargo imposes embargo on Israel‑bound military, security cargo
The company said that it was an internal decision by Lufthansa Cargo to impose an embargo on all military and security cargo
Netanyahu letting Katz, Zamir battle over shaping IDF General Staff - analysis
What began as a political alliance has evolved into a deeper fight over control of the IDF, with Netanyahu and Katz pushing changes Zamir views as overreach.
Israeli Air Force jails 15 pilot cadets for violating isolation rules in potential security breach
The pilot cadets hosted visitors and drank alcohol at the hotel in violation of the IAF's rules, creating a risk of leaking classified information.
German bid for Zim with Saudi, Qatari backing raises Israel security concerns
Zim has said it will release no further information until a decision is made.
Benin soldiers announce coup, gov't says plot is under control
The move was latest threat to democratic norms in the region, coming after a coup in Guinea-Bissau last month marked the ninth in West and Central Africa since 2020.
Israel will not annex West Bank soon, Netanyahu assures Germany's Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz: Germany believes Israel should have conducted war differently • German chancellor explains imposing, removal of arms embargo
