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15 ISIS militants killed, 7 US troops injured during Iraq raid
“All personnel are in stable condition,” one U.S. official said.
AUKUS standoff: Australia, UK wait on Congress to approve pact
AUKUS was announced two years ago. Now Congress must pass several bills to make the pact work, from export controls to submarine transfer authorities.
840,000 Afghans who applied for US resettlement program still waiting
A report released by the State Department’s Inspector General outlines numerous steps the department has taken to speed up visa processing.
US military calls for end of fighting in east Syria
The United States military warned that days of fighting between rival U.S.-backed groups in east Syria may help the resurgence of the Islamic State group.
Former Marine captain’s Syrian detention reaches 11th year
Syrian officials were willing to share proof of life information as recently as 2020, reporting indicates.
By Todd South
What has happened in Afghanistan since the 2021 Taliban takeover?
The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan on Aug. 15, 2021, as U.S and NATO forces withdrew from the country after more than two decades of war.
Niger junta warned they’d kill deposed president, officials say
Niger’s junta told a top U.S. diplomat they would kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if countries attempted military intervention to restore his rule.
By Sam Mednick
State Dept. to hire new chief diversity officer as Pentagon stays mum
The departures in these “c-suite” leadership positions come at a time when criticism of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility is at a high.
Additional countries consider security links with US National Guard
Switzerland, Finland and Sweden are considering joining the U.S. National Guard’s security partnership program, Gen. Dan Hokanson said.
By Tara Copp, AP
Russian fighter jet strikes another American drone over Syria
It’s the sixth reported incident this month and the second in the past 24 hours.
By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press