US Launches Airstrike in Somalia, Claims 5 al-Shabaab Fighters Killed
AFRICOM says the strike was conducted on August 15
Tanker Carrying Stolen Iranian Oil Unloads Near Texas
Iran has warned that it would retaliate if the cargo was unloaded
Niger Junta Holds Talks With ECOWAS Delegation
The talks came after ECOWAS agreed to launch a military intervention if diplomacy fails
US, Japan, South Korea Announce ‘Multi-Year’ Military Exercise Plan
Biden hosted the leaders of South Korea and Japan at Camp David to strengthen trilateral ties as part of his strategy against China
China Launches War Games Around Taiwan After Taiwanese VP Visits US
The Chinese military says the drills were warning against 'collusion' between Taiwan 'independence forces' and 'external forces'
US ‘Fears’ Ukraine Is Too ‘Casualty Averse’
The US wants Ukraine to push harder despite massive casualties
US Official Says Milley ‘Had a Point’ About Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
Milley called for negotiations last November, but the State Department and White House opposed the idea
Lukashenko Warns Belarus Will Use Nukes if Attacked
This comes amid heightened tensions between Minsk and Warsaw
US Intelligence Deems Ukraine’s Counteroffensive a Failure
Western officials attempted to blame Kyiv for refusing to push operations despite taking massive losses.
US Approves Sending F-16s from Denmark and Netherlands to Ukraine
The first batch of Ukrainian pilots won't complete training until next year
US Considers Ways to Keep Its Military Presence in Niger
One option is for the US to cooperate with the junta
ECOWAS Says Most West African States Ready to Join Niger Intervention Force
ECOWAS military chiefs began two days of talks on a potential military intervention in Ghana on Thursday
