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File image of an AH-64 Apache helicopter in a stationary position ahead of a US military parade
Foreign PolicyYesterday

American Innovation Saves Lives: US Sea Drone Rescues Apache Crew Near Strait of Hormuz

A cutting-edge American sea drone successfully rescued two U.S. Army soldiers after their Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, marking a historic first for unmanned maritime operations.

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un shaking hands. Both are wearing suits. Behind them is a row of Chinese and North Korean flags.
Foreign PolicyYesterday

Beijing and Pyongyang Cement Alliance as Xi Visits North Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a two-day visit to North Korea, reaffirming the strategic partnership between the two nations and signaling a continued disregard for international denuclearization demands.

Israeli settlers use a tractor to haul away a large section of a downed Iranian missile toward their farm on June 8, 2026 on the outskirts of Jericho, Israel.
Foreign PolicyYesterday

Israel and Iran Pause Strikes as Trump Presses for Final Peace Deal

Following a series of retaliatory strikes, Israel and Iran have paused military operations as President Trump pushes for a comprehensive deal to secure regional stability.

People go about their daily lives in Tehran, Iran, on 8 June 2026
Foreign PolicyYesterday

Tehran Attempts to Exploit Middle East Tensions to Gain Leverage Over Washington

Following recent exchanges between Israel and Iran, the Iranian regime is attempting to use the regional instability to strengthen its hand in nuclear and economic negotiations with the United States.

Monday, June 8

People dressed in casual clothing at a petrol station in Sevastopol, Crimea  leaning on a car bonnet putting their names on a list to join the queue for fuel after the authorities restricted fuel sales amid a supply shortage following Ukrainian attacks on logistics routes in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, June 1, 2026.
Foreign PolicyYesterday

Ukraine’s Precision Strikes Cripple Russian Logistics in Occupied Territories

Ukraine’s strategic drone strikes on critical infrastructure and supply routes have severely disrupted Russian military logistics, leading to widespread fuel shortages and chaos in occupied territories.

Split screen of a woman in a yellow blazer at a desk and a man in a blue blazer with flags behind him.
Foreign PolicyJune 8, 2026

Trump asserts authority over Israeli military strategy

President Trump dismissed claims of defiance by Benjamin Netanyahu, asserting that Israeli strikes on Iran were already in motion during their discussion and confirming the Israeli leader's compliance with his direction.

Several microphones point at Donald Trump in Air Force One.
Foreign PolicyJune 8, 2026

Israel Strikes Back: Tehran Learns That Sovereignty Has Consequences

Israel and Iran have exchanged missile strikes for the first time in two months, marking a decisive shift in a conflict that continues to demand American strength rather than diplomatic hand-wringing.

Players cheer as a bus carrying the Iranian football team arrives
Foreign PolicyJune 8, 2026

Iran's World Cup team forced to base in Mexico after visa denials

The Iranian national football team has relocated its base to Mexico for the 2026 World Cup following a visa dispute that barred several of its officials from entering the United States.

Xi (L) and Kim (R) can be seen here standing on a podium, with their wives behind them
Foreign PolicyJune 8, 2026

Xi Jinping scrambles to reassert control over rogue North Korean partner

Chinese President Xi Jinping is attempting to reestablish leverage over North Korea to prevent losing his strategic grip on the unpredictable regime as it deepens its military alliance with Russia.

An ultra-orthodox Jewish man walks away from the remains of an Iranian ballistic missile in an open field in th Jordan Valley
Foreign PolicyJune 8, 2026

Tehran's Aggression: Iran Tests New Red Lines with Direct Strike on Israel

Iran’s decision to launch a direct missile and drone strike against Israel signals a shift in the regime's strategy, as it attempts to leverage military force to dictate terms and bolster its influence across the Middle East.

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un
Foreign PolicyJune 8, 2026

Xi Jinping Touches Down in Pyongyang to Reassert Control Over Rogue State

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in North Korea for an official visit, marking a strategic attempt by Beijing to regain leverage over its unpredictable neighbor.