Defense

Russian forces ‘highly likely’ behind attack on Ukrainian dam, international law investigation says

WASHINGTON — An international team of investigators said in a new report Thursday that it is “highly likely Russian forces deliberately destroyed”…

Blinken reschedules trip to China for this week after postponing for months over spy balloon

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Beijing this week to meet with senior Chinese officials, the State Department…

Julian Assange loses latest bid to stop extradition to the U.S. on spying charges

A British judge has rejected the latest attempt by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to fight extradition to the United States to face spying charges.…

‘Everyone can see the reality’ in Ukraine except for Putin, UK defense minister says

British Defense Minister Ben Wallace on Friday said Vladimir Putin is “at risk of losing everything” if Russia does not…

Russian forces target food and water sources to starve Ukrainians, international law investigation says

WASHINGTON — Russian occupying forces in Ukraine have employed starvation tactics on civilians by targeting food lines, agricultural harvests and water infrastructure,…

Moscow does not have a ‘veto against NATO enlargement,’ NATO’s Stoltenberg says

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday that all NATO allies agree that Russia cannot prevent Ukraine’s eventual membership in the…

Russia and China would use debt default to portray U.S. as chaotic, intel chief warns

WASHINGTON — The director of America’s top spy agency warned lawmakers Thursday that Russia and China will take advantage of the U.S.…

Philippines’ Marcos to forge stronger relationship with U.S. during visit

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday was essential in advancing his…

U.S. imposes sanctions on Russia and Iran for wrongful detention and hostage-taking of American citizens

WASHINGTON —  The Biden administration on Thursday announced a first round of sanctions targeting Russia and Iran for engaging in hostage-taking…

We Build The Wall founder sentenced to 4 years in prison

The co-founder of a fundraising group linked to Steve Bannon that promised to help Donald Trump construct a wall along…