China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos
While China can fire nuclear weapons from submarines and aircraft, the silo fields in the northwestern Xinjiang region and Gansu province are the core of its nuclear forces.
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WHO reports 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola
Man charged in UK with assisting foreign intelligence service linked to Iran
United States returns 13th missing piece of famed 'Gypsy Girl' mosaic to Turkey
France has asked prosecutor to investigate treatment of its nationals on Global Sumud Flotilla
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says abuses against French activists, including sexual assault and beatings, are being referred to prosecutors.
NATO condemns Russia after drone crashes into Romanian residential building
Authorities evacuated dozens after a drone hit a 10-story apartment block near the Ukrainian border, intensifying concerns over regional security.
WATCH: Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes on launch pad
The US Federal Aviation Administration said it was aware of the incident, but added that it was outside its scope and did not impact air traffic in the region.
Cuba sees higher risk of US military aggression as talks stall
Under US President Donald Trump, the US has effectively imposed a blockade on Cuba by threatening sanctions on countries supplying it with fuel and triggering power outages.
US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches
The US Federal Aviation Administration said that drone operators who enter restricted airspace without approval can face fines of up to $100,000.
Austrian who planned attack on Taylor Swift concert gets 15 years in prison
Beran A, whose last name has not been made public in accordance with Austrian privacy rules, was arrested on August 7, 2024, the day before the first of three planned concerts by the US pop star.
Inside the unraveling of US diplomacy under President Trump - analysis
At a moment when a uniquely unpredictable US president is rattling markets, governments around the world are scrambling for clarity, only to discover that US embassies are missing.
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's military oil sales, Treasury says
In a post on X/Twitter, Bessent asserted that “the Iranian economy and currency are in free fall,” as the US continues enforcing its blockade on Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia says sending more US forces to Poland could lead to 'qualitative escalation'
Zakharova also said that the number of drone attacks on Russian territory from the direction of Europe and Northern European states was increasing.
Ex-CIA official stole $40 million in gold bars from agency, prosecutors allege
Rush, a Virginia resident, held a senior management position in the CIA, which came with top secret-level security clearance.
