National Security

Cameroon leader's ally quits, launches challenge in political shake-up

UK man jailed for 40 years for teenager's murder in London sword rampage

Israeli strikes pummel south Lebanon hilltops

Kremlin says Estonia's readiness to host nuclear-capable NATO jets threatens Russia

Russian missile attack kills five in Ukraine's southeast

Thailand pushes for diplomacy after ex-Cambodia PM's 'extraordinary' attack

UK police arrest four over pro-Palestinian protest at air base

Taiwan VP says will not be intimidated after Czech says China planned physical intimidation

Battling to survive, Hamas faces defiant clans and doubts over Iran

Germany charges Syrian juvenile over Taylor Swift concert plot

Ukraine calls for EU sanctions on Bangladeshi entities for import of 'stolen grain'

South Korea police detain six Americans trying to send cash, rice to North Korea

US ambassador to Russia leaves Moscow, embassy statement says

Iran denies any meeting with US next week, foreign minister says

Netanyahu sees Israel peace efforts expanding after war with Iran

Damaged unit of Iran's South Pars refinery back operating, Nour News says

White House believes no enriched uranium was removed prior to U.S. attacks on Iran

Israel says Iran's Supreme Leader avoided assassination by going underground

Russia jails photographer for 16 years for handing material to US journalist

Congo drops demand for immediate Rwandan troop pullout, sources say

Russia captures village in eastern Ukraine near lithium deposit, Russian-backed official says

Russia says it plans to summon the German ambassador over alleged harassment of its journalists

No known intelligence that Iran moved uranium, US defense chief says

India says defence gathering in China unable to adopt joint statement

Kremlin says no date yet for next round of Ukraine peace talks

Lavrov says NATO spending increase won't significantly affect Russia's security

Slovakia demands delay in vote on Russian sanctions over energy concerns

Kenya interior minister accuses protesters of coup attempt after deadly demonstrations

Erdogan says Trump would join Ukraine peace talks in Turkey if Putin attends

Departing US top official in Hong Kong criticises reach of national security law

Taiwan says it is determined to defend itself as China vows to boost combat readiness

Pacific Islands delay security plan that could open door to China

North Korea may send more troops to Russia in July or August for Ukraine war, Seoul says

Thai PM, former Cambodian leader visit disputed border as tensions simmer

Mexico's top court orders release of Ayotzinapa missing students case file

Ecuador recaptures gang leader 'Fito' indicted by U.S.

US military to create two new border zones, officials say

Israeli settlers raid West Bank town, troops kill 3 Palestinians

CIA says intelligence indicates Iran's nuclear program severely damaged