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23 April

Israeli warplanes strike near the old Iranian embassy building in Beirut's southern suburbs in Beirut, Lebanon, on March 6, 2026, hitting a building adjacent to the former diplomatic site.

Lebanon Meets Israel in Washington to Request Truce Extension

Israel and Lebanon hold a new round of talks in Washington on Thursday, during which Beirut plans to request a one-month extension of a ceasefire due to expire within days.

23 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Drone Defenses Boost Frontline Position

Ukraine's frontline position is "the strongest" it has been in a year due to a superiority in drones and enhanced air defense, Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga has said as Russian gains appear to be slowing.

23 April

Middle East

Flags of Alliance members flap in the wind outside NATO headquarters

Staff Writer With AFP

NATO ‘Will Always Defend’ Turkey: Chief Says

NATO chief Mark Rutte said the alliance would do "what's necessary to defend" its members including Turkey after intercepting four missiles fired from Iran and head into Turkish air space over the past weeks.

22 April

Arms

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran War Means More Orders for US Defense Giants

US defense companies are reporting a surge in demand for military equipment, as the war in the Middle East prompts fresh orders from governments around the world.

22 April

Middle East

Iranian soldiers carrying green flags march past a reviewing stand holding Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior military commanders during a ceremony in Shahrud, Iran, on November 11, 2006. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended the joint military ceremony at the base of the 58th Takavar Division to review provincial armed forces units and observe tactical training exercises. (Photo by Hossein Fatemi / Middle East Images via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Arrests More Than 3,600 on Charges Related to War: NGO

Iranian authorities have arrested more than 3,600 people on charges related to the US-Israeli war, an NGO said.

22 April

Americas

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One for a trip to Florida in Washington, D.C., on March 20, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Extends Ceasefire, Says Giving Iran Time to Negotiate

President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, with Tehran silent on the decision early Wednesday.

21 April

Americas

Machine gun ammunition is seen stacked at a supply point as Soldiers assigned to the 95th Chemical Company, “Arctic Dragons”, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, U.S. Army Alaska, prepare to execute a gunnery live-fire exercise with M1135 Stryker Nuclear Biological Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 5, 2017. The gunnery tested Soldier’s proficiency with identifying, engaging, and eliminating hostile targets while increasing combat effectiveness. The Styker NBCRV provides Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical detection and surveillance for battlefield visualization, and situational awareness to increase unit combat power. The core of the NBCRV is its on-board integrated NBC sensor suite, and integrated meteorological system. An NBC positive overpressure system minimizes cross-contamination of samples and detection instruments, provides crew protection, and allows extended operation at Mission Oriented Protective Posture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Justin Connaher)

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Taps Automakers for WWII-Style Weapons Industry Push

Washington is exploring a World War II-style expansion of US weapons manufacturing, holding early talks with automobile developers, including General Motors and Ford, to repurpose factory capacity for military production.

20 April

Land

Displaced Palestinians warm up by the fire after their homes are destroyed following heavy rain in Gaza City, Palestine, on January 14, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Over $71B Needed Over Next Decade to Rebuild Gaza: UN, EU

More than $71 billion will be needed over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction in war-ravaged Gaza, according to an EU-UN assessment published Monday.

20 April

Europe

The “Juniper” series of events are designed to test collective U.S.-Israeli readiness and improve the interoperability of defense systems. These exercises offer prime opportunities for USCENTCOM and the IDF to partner and innovate together, solidifying the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Israel while contributing to regional stability. The U.S. remains committed to the security of Israel and supports Israel’s qualitative military edge. (Photo courtesy of the IDF Spokesperson's Office)

Staff Writer With AFP

EU to Gauge Member States’ Willingness to Punish Israel

The EU's top diplomat said Monday the bloc will gauge the willingness of member states to take measures against Israel, after Spain re-upped demands to suspend a cooperation deal.

20 April

Middle East

Iraq reopens a once-bustling border crossing with Syria, more than a decade after it was closed to trade following the rise of the Islamic State group.

Staff Writer With AFP

Iraq Reopens Border Crossing With Syria Shut for Nearly 13 Years

Iraq reopened a once-bustling border crossing with Syria on Monday, more than a decade after it was closed to trade following the rise of the Islamic State group.

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