Defense

The Israel-Hamas war has already triggered U.S. military action. Is war with Hezbollah next?

Is a wider Middle East war — expanding beyond the borders of Gaza and Israel — inevitable? The question is…

Defense Sec. Austin released from hospital after complications from cancer surgery he kept secret

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital Monday, after spending two weeks there to treat complications from surgery…

Defense Secretary Austin is ‘actively involved and engaged’ while hospitalized

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is still hospitalized following doctors’ advice, but he’s “actively involved and engaged,” according to national security…

Police arrest pro-Palestine protestors for ‘locking on’ plot to shut down the London Stock Exchange

London police on Sunday arrested six pro-Palestine activists for alleged plans to lock themselves to the doors of the London…

The Iowa caucuses are on Monday — here’s what you need to know

Iowa voters will bear subzero wind chills on Jan. 15 to sit in school gyms, churches and community centers and…

U.S. carries out new strike in Yemen after Biden vows to keep pressure on

The United States carried out an additional strike against Yemen’s Houthi forces on Friday, two officials told Reuters, after President…

White House prepares for Taiwan presidential elections and ‘period of higher tension’

The Biden administration doubled down on its support for Taiwan’s democratic process ahead of a presidential election on the island…

U.S., U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen in response to Red Sea attacks

The United States and the United Kingdom have “successfully conducted strikes” against Houthi targets in Yemen, President Joe Biden said…

Pentagon inspector general announces review of Austin hospitalization, notification

The Defense Department inspector general’s office has launched a formal investigation into Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s failure to notify the…

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin treated for prostate cancer, severe infection: Pentagon

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on Jan. 1 for complications following surgery nearly two weeks earlier to treat prostate…