US Republicans break ranks, but Senate fails to curb Trump’s war powers

Three Republican senators have joined Democrats in the Senate in voting to advance a bill to limit Trump’s ability to wage war on Iran without congressional approval.

US, Allies to Prepare Plan for Orbital Warfare by End of Year

The US Space Command (SPACECOM) and US allies expect to finalize a joint plan for future orbital warfare by the end of the year, SPACECOM Commander Gen. Stephen Whiting said.

Duma authorizes use of armed forces to protect Russians arrested abroad

The State Duma has approved a government bill in both the second and third readings that authorizes the use of the Russian military to safeguard Russian citizens facing arrest, criminal charges, or other legal actions by foreign courts.

Israel approves law on public trials, death penalty for October 7 accused

There was not one objection when 93 members of Israel’s parliament voted in favour of establishing a military tribunal to prosecute Palestinians from Gaza accused of being involved in the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel.

Russia successfully tested "Sarmat" intercontinental ballistic missile system (ICBM)

Russia has successfully tested the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile system (ICBM), Commander of the Strategic Missile Forces Sergey Karakayev said in a report to Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Armed Forces Vladimir Putin.

US to Investigate Its Biolabs Abroad, Including in Ukraine

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence will conduct an investigation into more than 120 US-funded biological laboratories located abroad, including in Ukraine, the New York Post reported.

Trump reported to be mulling military options as Iran negotiations stall

Trump is reportedly becoming more exasperated with Tehran’s approach to peace talks, leading some advisers to suggest that a return to large-scale military action is being weighed more heavily than in previous weeks.

Israel's Smotrich, Ben-Gvir Removed from Potential EU Sanctions List

Far-right Israeli Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir have been removed from a potential list of EU sanctions targeting Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, Western media reported on Monday, citing a senior EU official.