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    Iran's foreign minister says Tehran ready for 'doomsday' war with USโ—Iran's foreign minister says Tehran ready for 'doomsday' war with U.S., but leaves diplomacy on the tableโœ‰newsWorldDiplomacy2 min ago

    Iran's foreign minister said Tehran is prepared for what he called a 'doomsday' war with the United States, while insisting that diplomacy remains an option. The remarks underline the mounting tensions between the two countries, pairing stark military rhetoric with a stated openness to negotiations, and have drawn wide attention as observers weigh the risk of escalation against continued diplomatic efforts.

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    Men Arrested for Explosive Offenses at UK Airbase Used in US Strikes on Iranโ–ผ" Men arrested for explosive offenses at UK airbase used for US strikes on Iran Britain authorized the U.S. to use the bMmastodonWorldEU Politics101 min ago

    Two or more men have been arrested on explosives-related offenses at a British airbase that was used by the United States for strikes on Iran earlier this year. Britain authorized the base's use for what it described as defensive operations. The arrests have drawn attention to the base's role in the Iran strikes and raised questions about security at UK facilities supporting US military actions.

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    U.S. and Russia weakened global AI weapons pactโ—U.S., Russia stripped human oversight from global AI weapons pactYhnLifeFashion812 min ago

    The United States and Russia pushed to remove human oversight requirements from an international agreement governing AI-powered weapons, according to the Washington Post. The move weakened what had been a global effort to ensure meaningful human control over autonomous 'killer' weapons systems, drawing criticism from arms control advocates.

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    Five Men Arrested Over Suspected Terror Plot Near UK Base Used by US Forcesโ—5 Men Arrested Over Suspected Terror Plot Near U.K. Base Used by U.S. Forcesโœ‰newsWarTerrorism1 h ago

    British authorities have arrested five men on suspicion of planning a terrorist plot near a UK military base that is also used by American forces. The arrests were reported by Time Magazine and are drawing attention because of the site's connection to US personnel. Details about the suspects' identities, the target, or the alleged plot have not yet been disclosed, and investigations are ongoing.

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    SpaceX launches secretive U.S. Space Force mission from Californiaโ—SpaceX launches mysterious U.S. Space Force mission from Californiaโœ‰newsScienceSpace46 min ago

    SpaceX launched a classified U.S. Space Force mission from California, with few details released about the payload or its objectives. The secrecy surrounding the flight has drawn attention from space and defense watchers, who are speculating about what the military is sending into orbit and why information is being withheld.

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    Five men arrested near US air base over suspected terror plotโ—5 men arrested near air base used by U.S. in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist actโœ‰newsWar1 h ago

    Five men have been arrested near an air base used by the United States in its war against Iran, on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. Authorities have not disclosed the men's identities or further details of the alleged plot. The arrests come amid heightened security concerns around US military facilities involved in the conflict, and the story is drawing wide international attention.

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    Five Men Arrested Over Suspected Terror Plot at UK Air Base Used by US Forcesโ—5 Men Arrested in Suspected Terror Plot at U.K. Air Base Used by U.S. Forcesโœ‰newsWarTerrorism1 h ago

    British authorities have arrested five men over an alleged terrorist plot targeting a UK air base that is also used by US forces. The arrests have drawn wide attention given the base's American military connection and ongoing security concerns around US-linked sites in Britain. Details about the suspects and the alleged plot have not yet been made public.

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    Five arrested near UK air base used by US forcesโ—5 arrested near a U.K. air base used by U.S. on suspicion of preparing a terrorist actโœ‰newsWarTerrorism1 h ago

    British authorities arrested five people near a UK air base used by American forces on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. The detention of five suspects close to a facility serving US military operations has drawn attention to security around joint bases. Details about the suspects' identities, motives or any planned target have not been released.

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    Five arrested on terror charges near U.S. air base in Britainโ—Bomb squad searching vans near U.S. air base in Britain as five men arrested on terror chargeโœ‰newsWorld1 h ago

    British police have arrested five men on terrorism charges, and a bomb squad is examining vans near a U.S. air base in Britain. The operation has drawn wide attention as authorities work to determine whether the men posed an immediate threat to the base or the surrounding area. Details about the suspects' identities and alleged plans have not yet been released.

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    Poland offers to host Patriot missile factory for Ukraineโ—Poland ready to build factory to produce Patriot missiles If Ukraine receives a license from the U.S. to manufacture misMmastodonWarUkraine01 h ago

    Poland says it is ready to build a factory producing Patriot missiles if the United States grants Ukraine a license to manufacture them. Polish officials argue the plant should be located in Poland, in a safe area away from the front lines. The proposal highlights Poland's role as a key logistics and industrial hub for Western military support to Ukraine.

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    UN Official Says US Drug-Boat Strikes May Be Crimes Against Humanityโ—UN Official Says U.S. Drug-Boat Strikes May Be Crimes Against Humanityโœ‰newsWorldHuman Rights1 h ago

    A United Nations official has said that U.S. strikes on boats suspected of carrying drugs may amount to crimes against humanity. The remark adds to international scrutiny of the American campaign against drug-trafficking vessels, with human rights advocates questioning the legality of lethal attacks on suspected traffickers who have not been given the chance to surrender or face trial.

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    UK police evacuate homes near US-used base in explosives probeโ—UK police evacuate homes near military base used by U.S., make arrests in suspected explosives plotโœ‰newsWorldDefense1 h ago

    British police have evacuated homes near a military base used by American forces and made arrests in connection with a suspected explosives plot. The operation prompted security concerns in the surrounding area, with residents ordered to leave as a precaution. Authorities have not released full details about those detained or the alleged targets while the investigation continues.

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    Five men arrested near UK air base used in Iran strikesโ—5 men arrested near U.K. air base used by U.S. in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist actโœ‰newsWar1 h ago

    British police arrested five men near a UK air base that was used by the United States in its military operations against Iran, on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. The arrests have drawn attention because of the base's reported role in the Iran campaign, raising questions about security around US-linked installations on British soil and possible motives tied to the conflict.

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    Mike Waltz outlines remaining U.S. objectives in Iran warโ—Mike Waltz on remaining objectives for the U.S. in Iran warโœ‰newsWar1 h ago

    Mike Waltz has laid out what he says are the remaining objectives for the United States in its war against Iran. The remarks come amid ongoing debate over the scope and endgame of American involvement in the conflict. Details of the specific objectives were carried in the NBC News interview where Waltz made the comments.

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    U.S. Space Force Books 2027 On-Orbit Servicing Missionsโ—U.S. Space Force Schedules 2027 On-Orbit Servicing Missions With Astroscale U.S. and Starfish Spaceโœ‰newsScienceSpace Policy46 min ago

    The U.S. Space Force has scheduled on-orbit servicing missions for 2027 with Astroscale U.S. and Starfish Space. The missions will involve satellite servicing technologies such as refueling, repair or repositioning in orbit, marking a step toward routine commercial support of military spacecraft. It signals growing reliance on commercial space companies to extend satellite lifespans and maintain orbital assets.

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    Poland offers $15,000 a year for each US soldier stationed thereโ—# POLAND WILL PAY U.S. SOLDIERS $15K A YEAR TO PUT ON ITS TERRITORY: Poland is offering to pay $15,000 a year for each UMmastodonWorldDefense31 h ago

    Poland is offering to pay $15,000 per year for each US service member stationed on its territory, and will also cover infrastructure costs. The offer was announced by Polish Deputy Defense Minister Paweล‚ Zalewski in an interview, and comes as Poland seeks a continued or expanded American military presence amid security concerns on NATO's eastern flank.

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    U.S. Military Weighs Potential Cuba Operation Within 90 to 120 Daysโ—U.S. Military Weighs Forces for Potential Cuba Operation Within 90 to 120 Daysโœ‰newsWorldDefense1 h ago

    The U.S. military is reportedly assessing plans for a possible operation involving Cuba, on a timeline of roughly 90 to 120 days, according to a report circulating in U.S. media. Details about the scale, purpose, or likelihood of such an operation remain sparse, and officials have not publicly confirmed the planning. The report is drawing attention given longstanding tensions between Washington and Havana.

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    Navy veteran criticizes Hegseth over purging senior military leadershipโ—Readers speak: U.S. Navy vet says Hegseth should not be allowed to decimate U.S. senior military leadershipโœ‰newsWorldDefense1 h ago

    A U.S. Navy veteran, writing in a letter to the Hartford Courant, argues that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should not be allowed to 'decimate' America's senior military leadership. The piece reflects growing public debate over the removal or sidelining of top uniformed officers under Hegseth's tenure at the Pentagon, with critics warning it could politicize the armed forces and weaken national defense.