Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev warns Russia would be able to respond to a pre-emptive US nuclear strike

North Korea launched more missiles in response to the US and South Korea expanding joint drills

Finland now only needs approval from the Turkish parliament, which is expected to happen soon

NSC spokesman John Kirby says Biden is committed to staying in Syria despite the risks

The command will likely get what it wants as Congress wants to expand the military buildup against China

He says the military situation in eastern Ukraine is 'not very good'

China wants a 'strategic consensus' with the EU on the issue

The treasury secretary says the sanctions haven't gotten Iran's government to change its 'behavior'

The location of the drills was not disclosed

The Russian leader says Moscow will finish building a facility to store nukes in Belarus by July 1

President Joe Biden ordered airstrikes on groups affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. Three US outposts in eastern Syria were attacked the day after.

Five US troops were wounded in the drone attack

Gen. Milley says the budget is meant to prevent war but 'prepares us to fight it if necessary'

China said it drove the US warship away, a claim the US Navy denies

The bill still needs to be voted on by Turkey's parliament, which is expected to happen before May 14 elections