House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) told reporters Monday that he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington this week as Congress is debating new spending on the proxy war in Ukraine. Zelensky arrived in New York on Monday where he will...
NATO Member Bulgaria Finds Explosive-Laden Drone on Its Territory
A drone carrying an explosive device was found on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast on Sunday evening, an incident Bulgaria's defense minister said was likely "related" to the war in Ukraine. The drone was found on rocks next to a boat mooring in the resort town of...
US to Establish New Space Force Command Post in Japan
The US is planning to open a Space Force command post in Japan as it's looking to increase its space capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region as part of the buildup aimed at China. Last year, the US established Space Force command posts in Hawaii and South Korea, which...
Taiwan Detects Record Number of Chinese Warplanes
Taiwan's Defense Ministry said it detected 103 Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) warplanes operating around Taiwan from 6 am Sunday to 6 am Monday, the most in a 24-hour period since Taipei began releasing the figures in September 2020. According to The New York...
Five Americans Released as Part of Prisoner Swap Deal With Iran
Five Iranian Americans arrived in Qatar on Monday after being released by Iranian authorities as part of a prisoner swap deal between Washington and Tehran that was mediated by Doha and unfroze $6 billion in Iranian funds. The five Americans were greeted by US and...
Zelensky to Visit Washington Next Week as Congress Debates New Ukraine Spending
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit Washington next week as Congress debates the $24 billion in additional spending on the proxy war in Ukraine that the White House has requested. The visit hasn't been officially announced but has been reported...
Chinese Military Holds Major Drills in Western Pacific
China has been conducting major military drills near Taiwan and other areas of the western Pacific in an effort to push back against the increasing US activity in the region. The Chinese People's Liberation Army's Shandong aircraft carrier was one of 20 naval vessels...
US Considering Moving Drone Base From Niger After Coup
The commander of US Air Forces in Europe and Africa told reporters Wednesday that the US is considering moving its drone base in Niger following the July 26 coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. "There are several locations I'll say that we're looking at, but...
Ukrainian Pilots Complete ‘Orientation Training’ on Swedish Gripen Jets
Sweden said Thursday that Ukrainian pilots have completed a first round of training on Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets. "The orientation training has been completed and according to the report I received from the defense forces, the training went well," Swedish...
Zelensky Implies Ukrainian Refugees in Europe Will Resort to Terrorism If West Curtails Aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky implied in an interview with The Economist that Ukrainian refugees in Europe might resort to terrorism if Western aid to Ukraine is curtailed. The Economist report reads: "Curtailing aid to Ukraine will only prolong the war, Mr...