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A Congo military court sentenced 37 people, including three Americans to death over a failed coup in Congo. Reuters

3 Americans sentenced to death in Congo coup trial

Ukraine is accusing Russia of attacking a civilian grain ship in the Black Sea near Romania on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Reuters

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of attack on Ukrainian grain ship in Black Sea

Seal Team 6 is reportedly preparing for its next mission to defend Taiwan from a potential Chinese invasion. Getty Images

Elite US Seal Team 6 preparing to defend Taiwan: Report

For the first time, North Korea has released images of its uranium enrichment facility that produces fuel for nuclear bombs. Despite North Korea’s nuclear program being banned under multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions, the country is still believed to have several sites for enriching uranium. Reuters

North Korea releases first photos of uranium enrichment site

Friday, Sept. 13, will see the unveiling of a new piece of art of the National World War I Memorial, "A Soldier's Journey." @SabinHoward via X

‘A Soldier’s Journey’ unveiling debuts at WWI Memorial

North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward the East Sea, marking its first launch in two months after recent military tensions. Reuters

North Korea resumes missile tests, launches ballistics into East Sea

New satellite imagery released on Wednesday, Sept. 11, appears to show a Russian ship transporting Iranian ballistic missiles earlier this month. Maxar Technologies

Fresh images appear to show Russian ship with Iranian missiles in Caspian Sea

China is giving Cambodia two warships. Although, most in the international community see the 'gifts' as more of a payment. USNI

China is giving Cambodia 2 new warships

Russian forces initiate major counter-offensive in Kursk against Ukrainian troops, recapturing areas with minimal resistance. Getty Images

Kursk counteroffensive begins: Russia targets Ukrainian troops

Israeli attacks have killed dozens of Palestinians since Tuesday, Sept. 10, as ceasefire negotiations appear to become more bleak. AP Images

Israeli attacks kill dozens of Palestinians as hope for cease-fire dims

A little more than a month ago, the Ukrainian military showed that they were not afraid to take the fight to Russia on Russian soil. Reuters

Ukraine’s Kursk offensive is shifting the lines in the war of information

Senior fellows from the Center for European Policy Analysis assess what Ukraine’s Kursk offensive means for Russia’s illegal war. Reuters

What Ukraine’s Kursk incursion means for the war: Weapons and Warfare

If Ghost Shark's name is not intimidating, its capabilities likely are, and that's why the submarine earned a spot as the weapon of the week. Anduril

Ghost Shark making waves in the Pacific: Weapon of the week

Antony Blinken may be heading to Ukraine to deliver a message about the possible lifting of restrictions on U.S.-supplied weapons. DVIDS

Blinken’s trip to Kyiv may bring a message Ukraine’s been hoping to hear

Congress awards the Congressional Gold Medal to 13 American troops killed in the Kabul airport bombing as the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan. Getty Images

Congress awards Gold Medal to 13 troops killed in Kabul bombing

The United States and Britian accused Tehran of supplying weapons to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine on Tuesday, Sept. 10. AP Images

US says Iran is giving ballistic missiles to Russia to attack Ukraine

Russia and China launch major joint naval drills, enhancing strategic ties amid U.S. naval adjustments in the Western Pacific. Reuters

Russia launches biggest naval drills in 30 years, China joins the action

Ukraine struck Moscow and parts of western Russia in one of its biggest-ever drone attacks Tuesday. According to Russia, at least one woman is dead and dozens of homes have been destroyed.  Reuters

Ukraine hits Russia in biggest drone attack yet; dozens killed in Israeli strike on Gaza tent camp

As the U.S. continues its support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia, it's not just military aid crossing the Atlantic—billions of dollars are flowing into the U.S. economy, invigorating the defense industry across more than 35 states. Getty Images

Pennsylvania, Arizona, Texas benefit most from US defense aid for Ukraine

Poland announced on Monday, Sept. 9, that it had taken out a cyber-attack operation linked to Belarus and Russia. Getty Images

Polish security takes down covert Russia-linked sabotage group

The United States has reached a tentative agreement with Iraq to withdraw hundreds of American-led troops by September 2025, with all remaining forces expected to depart by the end of 2026. This decision follows extensive negotiations, reflecting a significant shift in U.S. military strategy in the region. DVIDS

Troops scheduled to leave Iraq by 2026, US shifts to advisory role

After a three-year investigation, the GOP-led House Foreign Affairs Committee released its report on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan on Sunday, Sept. 8. The 354-page report blames the chaotic withdrawal on the Biden administration, saying the effort was rushed and done despite allies and advisers saying that was a bad idea. Reuters

House GOP releases report on Afghanistan withdrawal after 3-year investigation

With just one day to go, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are preparing for the first debate between the presidential candidates. AP Images

Trump, Harris prepare for presidential debate with 1 day to go

Ukraine is launching an investigation into the alleged execution of three surrendering Ukrainian soldiers at the hands of Russian forces on Aug. 27. Getty Images

Video reportedly shows Russians killing surrendering Ukrainian troops