Yemen’s Houthi rebels launch missile that lands near oil tanker in Red Sea
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels said Monday they launched a missile at an oil tanker off […]
Military and defense
Israeli airstrike kills Houthi rebel prime minister, Houthis say
CAIRO — CAIRO (AP) — The Houthis said Saturday an Israeli airstrike killed the prime minister of the rebel-controlled government in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, the […]
Colombia’s ombudswoman says 33 soldiers allegedly kidnapped under orders of a rebel group are freed
BOGOTA, Colombia — Thirty-three Colombian soldiers allegedly taken by villagers acting under the orders of a rebel group were freed after three days, the ombudswoman’s […]
Myanmar’s military government declares Karen ethnic rebels a terrorist group as elections loom
BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military government designated the Karen National Union a terrorist organization Thursday, making illegal virtually any activities connected with the major ethnic rebel […]
All NATO members projected to hit old spending target, with just three set to meet new goal
BRUSSELS — BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO released data on Thursday showing that all its 32 members are projected to finally meet a longstanding goal of […]
Turkey’s Erdogan unveils ‚Steel Dome‘ air defense system
ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday formally inaugurated Turkey’s integrated air defense system known as the “Steel Dome,” which he described as […]
Australia, Canada and Philippines stage air defense drills off disputed shoal guarded by China
MANILA, Philippines — MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Australia, Canada and the Philippines deployed three warships and aircraft Wednesday for drills against simulated aerial threats off […]
Germany launches drive to add military recruits without conscription for now
BERLIN — Germany’s leaders on Wednesday launched a drive to attract more people into voluntary military service as the country scrambles to strengthen its armed […]
US armored vehicle missing in Lithuania pulled from swamp, fate of crew unknown
VILNIUS, Lithuania — A U.S. armored vehicle that went missing in Lithuania has been retrieved from a swamp after a six-day search but there is […]
US airstrikes pound Yemen’s capital overnight, killing at least 1, Houthi rebels say
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Suspected U.S. airstrikes struck around Yemen’s rebel-held capital overnight into Monday morning, and the Iranian-backed Houthis said at least one […]