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File photo of a Pakistani soldier standing beside a barb-wire fencing in North Waziristan, along Pakistan's border with Afghanistan
Foreign Policy3h ago

Pakistan Strikes Back: Targeted Raids Eliminate Militants in Afghanistan

Pakistan conducted calibrated air strikes against militant hideouts in Afghanistan following a lethal assault on its security personnel, asserting its right to defend its borders against cross-border terrorism.

Smoke rises from burning vehicles following an Israeli strike in the centre of the city of Sidon, southern Lebanon (10 June 2026)
Foreign Policy4h ago

Israel Decimates Hezbollah Infrastructure as Iran-Backed Terrorists Face Consequences

Israel is maintaining its military pressure on Hezbollah, striking key terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon as the Iranian-backed proxy continues its futile attempts to attack Israeli forces.

Bill Gates walks through security as he arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill
Politics5h ago

Bill Gates Faces Congressional Grilling Over Ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Bill Gates appeared before the House Oversight Committee to address his questionable relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, as lawmakers demand answers regarding his judgment and potential exposure to Epstein's illicit activities.

Omar Artan surrounded by people
Foreign Policy5h ago

Border Security Prevails: Somali Referee Denied Entry Over Terror Ties

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents correctly denied entry to Somali referee Omar Artan at Miami International Airport after discovering derogatory information linking him to suspected terror organizations.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Aaron Schwartz/POOL/EPA/Shutterstock (16781945m) United States President Donald J Trump during a bilateral meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 19 March 2026. The war with Iran will be a major topic of discussions between the President and the PM. Trump Meets Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, Washington, USA - 19 Mar 2026
Politics5h ago

Left-Wing Anime Fans Triggered by Trump's Use of Pop Culture Imagery

An online petition signed by a fraction of the internet is attempting to dictate how the President uses cultural imagery, claiming his political posts clash with the values of anime characters.

A screenshot from footage purportedly showing aftermath of a Ukrainian missile strike on a Russian military plant in the city of Cheboksary. Photo: 10 June 2026
Foreign Policy7h ago

Ukraine Strikes Deep Inside Russia, Targeting Military Production Hubs

Ukrainian forces successfully struck a critical military plant deep within Russian territory using long-range cruise missiles, signaling a significant intensification of their efforts to dismantle Moscow's ability to wage war.

Two men laugh with each other while soldiers stand to attention behind them
Foreign Policy9h ago

Zelensky’s Tone-Deaf Move Risks Alliance with Poland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing a severe diplomatic backlash from Poland after naming a military unit after the UPA, a group accused of committing genocide against ethnic Poles during World War II.

This picture taken from a position in northern Israel, on the border with southern Lebanon, shows an Israeli Air Force AH-64 Apache helicopter flying on 4 June 2026.
Foreign Policy9h ago

U.S. Strikes Back: Military Decimates Iranian Assets After Apache Downing

The U.S. military successfully targeted Iranian radar and surveillance sites in a necessary response to the downing of an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.

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TSMC's Wendell Huang wearing a suit and sitting for an interview, with pictures or books seen on the wall behind him
Tech21h ago

TSMC Signals Price Hikes as Inflation and AI Demand Strain Global Supply

TSMC executives have signaled potential price increases for their advanced processors, citing inflationary pressures while maintaining that their most cutting-edge manufacturing will remain in Taiwan.

Rebel fighter
Foreign Policy22h ago

Myanmar Junta Turns Tide as Forced Conscription Bolsters Military Ranks

By forcing civilians into service, Myanmar's military junta has gained a critical manpower advantage that is pushing back rebel groups across the country.

Sommerville and the young rebels on an open top vehicle driving through jungle
Foreign Policy22h ago

Myanmar's Brutal Civil War Rages as Military Tightens Grip

The ongoing conflict in Myanmar has reached a critical turning point as the military junta leverages superior technology and manpower to push back against ethnic and rebel forces.