Israeli military tour of northern Gaza reveals ravaged buildings, toppled trees, former weapons lab

INSIDE THE GAZA STRIP — An Israeli tank rolls across a sandy moonscape, surrounded by rubble. Damaged buildings are visible in every direction. Toppled trees lie along the Mediterranean shoreline. The Israeli military escorted international journalists into the northern Gaza Strip on Wednesday, giving them a glimpse of the aftermath of 12 days of heavy … Read more

Russia says it test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile from a new nuclear submarine

The Russian military has reported a successful test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile designed to carry nuclear warheads from a new nuclear submarine ByThe Associated Press November 5, 2023, 6:02 AM In this photo released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, The Emperor Alexander III nuclear submarine of the … Read more

China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near island

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan said Wednesday that China sent 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and intimidation. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said the figure was current for the 24 hours up to 6:00 a.m. Wednesday and that 37 … Read more

Live updates | Israeli ground forces attack Hamas targets in north as warplanes strike across Gaza

Israeli ground forces are attacking Hamas militants and infrastructure in northern Gaza as warplanes strike across the sealed-off territory. Buoyed by the first successful rescue of a captive held by Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected calls for a cease-fire and again vowed to crush the militant group’s ability to govern Gaza or threaten … Read more

Russia accuses Ukraine of damaging a nuclear waste warehouse as the battle for Avdiivika grinds on

Russia has accused Ukraine of damaging a nuclear waste storage facility in a drone strike on the Kursk nuclear power plant and said its air defenses shot down a total of eight Ukrainian drones ByThe Associated Press October 28, 2023, 10:36 AM Friends light torches at the burial of Ukrainian soldier Oleksandr Hrianyk in Kyiv, … Read more

Russian drone debris downed power lines near a Ukraine nuclear plant. A new winter barrage is likely

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia fired 11 Shahed drones against Ukrainian targets, reaching deep into Ukraine while falling debris damaged power lines near a nuclear power plant in the country’s west, officials said Wednesday. Ukraine’s air force said it intercepted all the overnight drones. For the fourth day in a row, the Kremlin’s forces took aim … Read more

South Korea, US and Japan hold first-ever trilateral aerial exercise in face of North Korean threats

The South Korean, U.S. and Japanese militaries have held their first-ever trilateral aerial exercise in response to evolving North Korean nuclear threats ByHYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press October 22, 2023, 8:05 AM SEOUL, South Korea — The South Korean, U.S. and Japanese militaries conducted their first-ever trilateral aerial exercise on Sunday in response to evolving North … Read more

Intense shelling has displaced 70,000 people in northwest Syria, UN agencies warn

United Nations humanitarian officials have sounded an alarm over a humanitarian crisis in rebel-held northwestern Syria ByOMAR ALBAM Associated Press October 12, 2023, 12:30 PM FILE – In this photo provided by the Syrian Civil Defense White Helmets, a Syrian White Helmet civil defense worker runs at the site where a shell struck in the … Read more

AP PHOTOS: Rockets sail and tanks roll in Israeli-Palestinian war’s 5th day

ByThe Associated Press October 11, 2023, 3:30 PM An Israeli woman reacts to incoming rocket fire from the Gaza Strip in Ashkelon, Israel, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) The Associated Press A Palestinian mother kneels beside the body of her dead son. Israelis crouch beside stone walls to shield themselves from rockets. As … Read more

Funerals held in Syria for dozens of victims killed in deadliest attack in years

HOMS, Syria — Family members of victims of a deadly drone attack on a crowded military graduation ceremony gathered outside a military hospital in the central city of Homs on Friday to collect bodies of loved ones who died in one of Syria’s deadliest attacks in years. Thursday’s strike on the Homs Military Academy killed … Read more