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April 16, 2024

Pentagon says Iran's attack was met with 'unprecedented coalition' to protect Israel

Pentagon Deputy Spokeswoman Sabrina Singh responds to questions about Iran’s attack on Israel and whether the U.S. will be more involved.

April 16, 2024

North Korea to put Chinese surveillance cameras in schools and workplaces to monitor citizens, report says

North Korea is intensifying its surveillance of citizens through the widespread installation of surveillance cameras and the collection of biometric data.

April 16, 2024

US ambassador urges Japan to boost weapon production for stronger security alliance

The U.S. ambassador to Japan has urged Tokyo to take a greater role in developing, producing and supplying weapons for a stronger security alliance during conflict.

April 16, 2024

US approves potential $140M aircraft support deal for Iraq, Pentagon officials confirm

The U.S. State Department has given approval for the potential sale of aircraft contractor logistics support to Iraq, at an estimated cost of $140 million.

April 16, 2024

Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison detainee shares emotional testimony in trial against Virginia military contractor

Former detainees of Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison are suing Virginia-based military contractor CACI for what they claim is its role in the torture they suffered while imprisoned.

April 16, 2024

Border Patrol busts illegal Mexican immigrant child sex offender they say carried guns in schools

California Border Patrol agents this week stopped an illegal immigrant child sex offender, who was said to have carried weapons in schools.

April 15, 2024

IAEA warns that attacks on a nuclear plant in Russian-controlled Ukraine put the world at risk

Ukraine and Russia traded blame for the attacks on Europe’s largest nuclear power plant before the United Nations Security Council on Monday; attacks put the world 'close to a nuclear accident.'

April 15, 2024

Israeli military tells Palestinians not to return to north Gaza after witnesses say troops killed 5

The Israeli military warned Palestinians on Monday not to return to northern Gaza, after Israeli troops opened fire on crowds of displaced residents trying to return to their homes in the area.

April 15, 2024

Ukraine official points to Israel's response to Iranian attack as blueprint for Kyiv's defense needs

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba cited Israel's success in thwarting an Iranian missile and drone attack, crediting support from allies like the U.S. and Britain.

April 15, 2024

Trump case is ‘absurd,’ and New Yorkers appear to like it this way: Turley

Constitutional law expert Jonathan Turley on jury selection and how the hush money trial represents a 'weaponization of the criminal justice system.'