Trump again warns Iran to make a deal or face ‘annihilation’

Donald Trump has warned Iran that the country must reach a diplomatic agreement with Washington or face total destruction, stating, “They can make a deal, or they get annihilated.”

Judge overturns US sanctions on UN official who called for war crimes prosecutions over Gaza

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s sanctions against a United Nations official who has faced accusations of antisemitism over her calls for war crimes charges against Israeli officials over their actions in Gaza.

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.