Taiwan is reporting one of the largest Chinese naval deployments near its waters in recent months, with nearly 90 vessels and reserved airspace zones near the island sparking fresh concerns about regional security and military posturing. The seven airspace zones are near its Fujian and Zhejiang provinces, which Taiwan said could signal upcoming military exercises.…

It’s no secret China and the Philippines are at odds over who should control parts of the South China Sea, or West Philippine Sea as it’s also known. What was a secret, was the fact the United States has a forward-deployed task force in the Philippines. According to the U.S. Naval Institute, it’s called Task…

With President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden meeting in Washington on Wednesday, Nov. 13, there has been a lot of talk about the peaceful transition of power. In addition, the two leaders will discuss foreign policy. Those conversations come as the Biden administration announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12, there will be no significant policy…

A military judge ruled Wednesday, Nov. 6, that plea agreements struck by alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants are valid. This voids an order by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to throw out the deals. The ruling by Air Force Col. Matthew McCall means the three defendants could soon enter guilty pleas,…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he is firing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing a lack of mutual trust. The decision comes amid Israel’s ongoing battles on multiple fronts, including Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. Netanyahu and Gallant had presented a unified front during the early days of the Israel-Hamas war. However, as the fighting shifted…

At least 30 people are dead after Israeli strikes in the northern Gaza region. One of the strikes included a home where displaced families were sheltering. Palestinian health officials said 10 people were killed in a strike early Tuesday, Nov. 5, including four children. This followed a different strike late Monday night, Nov. 4, that…

The U.S. government confirmed that members of the North Korean military are now in Russia, though their exact mission remains unclear. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revealed that while there is evidence of North Korean forces on Russian soil, their specific role is still being evaluated. This marks the first official U.S. confirmation following earlier accusations…

With less than two weeks until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris got some help on the campaign trail from a former president and a famous rapper, while former President Donald Trump targeted a certain voting block. And one of McDonald’s famous burgers has been linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak. These stories and more highlight…

Israel has launched a new set of attacks on Hezbollah’s financial operations in Lebanon. And we’re learning more about a catastrophic failure on a dock at what was supposed to be an evening to celebrate culture. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. Israel targets Hezbollah’s financial operations Israel has launched a string of…

Iran has warned Israel that any retaliation for an earlier missile attack will be met with equal force, escalating concerns of a broader Middle East conflict. Hossein Salami, the commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, said Thursday, Oct. 17, that Iran could penetrate Israel’s defenses if Israeli aggression continues. The warning follows a missile barrage launched…