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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 Policy5h 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 Policy5h 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.

Omar Artan surrounded by people
Foreign Policy6h 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.

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 Policy8h ago

Ukraine Strikes Deep Into Russian Territory With Long-Range Missiles

Ukrainian forces launched a rare, long-range missile strike against a military production facility in Cheboksary, signaling a new phase in the effort to cripple Russia's war machine.

Two men laugh with each other while soldiers stand to attention behind them
Foreign Policy10h 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 Policy11h 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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Rebel fighter
Foreign Policy23h 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 Policy23h 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.

A composite image shows President Donald Trump on the left holding a finger up and wearing a suit, shirt and tie as he speaks to reporters. On the right Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also wears a suit, shirt and tie and interlaces his fingers as he speaks during a press conference.
Foreign PolicyYesterday

The Reality of Confronting Iran: Why Strength Remains the Only Language That Matters

Despite the challenges of a protracted conflict with Iran, the necessity of dismantling a regime that threatens global stability and American interests remains a vital national security imperative.

Six Iran players, wearing white Iran shirts, stand in a line
Foreign PolicyYesterday

U.S. Sanctions Block Iran's World Cup Ticket Access

The U.S. government's enforcement of OFAC sanctions has blocked the Iranian Football Federation from distributing World Cup tickets, prioritizing national security over the regime's participation logistics.

Smoke and debris rise following an Israeli air strike in Tyre, southern Lebanon (9 June 2026)
Foreign PolicyYesterday

Israel Ignores Iranian Threats, Continues Decisive Campaign Against Hezbollah

Israel is pressing forward with its military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, refusing to be intimidated by Iranian threats as it works to neutralize the terrorist group's capabilities.