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83 stories from Planck Standard. Latest: September 5, 2026.
Two explosions tore through a defence ministry pyrotechnics depot in Viacha, 30 kilometers from La Paz, injuring 62 people and damaging dozens of homes. Seven people are still missing.
Marines from the USS San Antonio cleared the vessel without a shot fired before an airstrike destroyed it. At least 227 people have now been killed in 68 boat strikes since the campaign began.
WatchAn Associated Press investigation counted 52 cases in which immigration officers took the immediate family of a service member into custody — at green-card appointments, at check-ins, and once outside a Walmart in front of a 6-year-old.
WatchThe president said Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates asked him to hold off, and that talks aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz would begin Monday. Iran's foreign ministry says no direct talks with Washington are scheduled.
WatchPresident Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed his top general and named Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine's new commander-in-chief, bowing to street demonstrations that had convulsed the capital for days.
The president and first lady stood in silence at Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer of American service members killed in the widening conflict, as the U.S. death toll reached 17.
WatchDefense Department officials privately peg the price of the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran at $80 billion to $100 billion once destroyed aircraft, battered bases and spent munitions are counted — far above the roughly $30 billion the administration has cited publicly.
WatchTehran said it fired missiles and drones at American installations across the Gulf after U.S. forces bombed Iran's coast for a second straight night. President Trump, speaking from the NATO summit in Turkey, declared the ceasefire 'over.'
Maj. Jason Watson, in uniform, refused police orders to stop demonstrating and became the first serving officer to publicly demand the president's removal from office.
Trump administration document reveals plan to withdraw a third of American fighter aircraft provided to NATO forces in Europe, signaling reduced U.S. commitment to alliance.
Crude futures dropped sharply after the president canceled planned military operations, citing progress in peace negotiations following two days of U.S.-Iran exchanges.
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Military commanders express concern over unprecedented practice of publicly discussing future operations that could jeopardize mission success.
The president's conflicting statements leave uncertainty about when or how the U.S.-Iran conflict might end, as violence continues to escalate.
The president says Iranian forces downed an Apache helicopter and that the United States "must, of necessity, respond to this attack," while Central Command investigates the incident.
The incident occurred during heightened tensions as the Iran war cease-fire grows increasingly fragile.
Both crew members of the AH-64 were rescued within about two hours and reported in stable condition. The aircraft was patrolling international waters near the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. enforces a blockade against Iran.
Rebuilt over a quarter-century at a cost approaching $2.7 billion, the Kirov-class giant is bristling with 176 vertical launch cells for Kalibr, Oniks and Zircon missiles as it nears a return to the Russian fleet.
Israeli troops opened fire after perceiving vehicle was accelerating toward them, while infant's grandmother disputes that account.
Attack occurs as Israel maintains military presence in southern Lebanon despite recent ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.
After postponing the measure in late May, GOP leadership faces inevitable vote on directing president to halt U.S. engagement in Iran. The measure was previously on track to pass with bipartisan support.
In a 2-1 decision, the D.C. Circuit said the Pentagon policy illegally removed serving transgender members. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to appeal: 'See you at SCOTUS.'
The ruling gives a temporary reprieve to service members while their lawsuit proceeds. The plaintiffs plan to ask the court to extend the ruling to all transgender troops.
Decision appears driven by anti-diversity stance rather than merit-based considerations, raising concerns about military leadership.
Analysis shows the United States has engaged in numerous military operations worldwide since the president returned to office.
Central Command has guided around 70 commercial vessels through the critical waterway in just three weeks as regional tensions escalate.
Around 200 people have been killed in military operations since last year, raising questions about the effectiveness of the cocaine interdiction strategy.
The military space branch has officially awarded SpaceX a contract to develop an advanced satellite constellation for real-time target identification and engagement coordination.
Residents watch as Israeli warplanes circle over southern Lebanon amid escalating military operations against the Iran-backed militant group.
President weighs options including deep underground nuclear storage facilities and missile sites as diplomatic efforts stall.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confronts longstanding Pentagon and Congressional failures to strengthen defense industrial base.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confronts years-long failure to address weapons production gaps as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
President repeatedly signals renewed strikes against Tehran before stepping back from direct military confrontation in unpopular war.
Moscow implements program requiring students to train as military drone operators as part of expanding wartime mobilization efforts.
Secret assessments reveal Iran has operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting President's assertions about military degradation.
The Russian military continues to struggle with fundamental tactical problems as drone warfare dominates eastern Ukraine battlefields.
Russian military struggles to solve fundamental tactical problem of advancing when surveillance drones dominate the battlefield across eastern Ukraine.
Both armies hold dueling press conferences a year after the four-day clash, with each side claiming the upper hand and warning of escalation if tested again.
Chinese analysts believe America's prolonged conflict with Iran has weakened U.S. deterrence capabilities in the Pacific, potentially emboldening Beijing ahead of upcoming Trump summit.
Military officials report strikes on Iranian targets after Tehran allegedly fired on American warships, escalating tensions during fragile ceasefire negotiations.
Maritime attacks threaten vital oil shipping route despite conflicting claims from Washington and Tehran about control of the strategic waterway.
President offers few details on new program but warns interference will be met with 'forceful' response amid Iran conflict.
President's predictions of a short-term conflict with minimal economic consequences appear to be crumbling as the war drags on.
Pentagon announces major troop reduction after President Trump expresses frustration with German chancellor's Iran war comments.
Defense Department moves to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption for national security amid ongoing dispute with Anthropic.
The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ushered in a new form of collective leadership dominated by military generals, fundamentally reshaping Iran's power structure.
Navy destroyers enforcing Iranian port blockade carry weapons developed after USS Cole bombing 25 years ago. Modern defenses aim to prevent repeat of devastating 2000 attack.
Madrid barred US use of Naval Station Rota and Morón Air Base, then closed all Spanish airspace to American military aircraft, adding 25-35% to US bomber flight times.
Experts say Pickaxe Mountain facility illustrates the impossibility of relying on force alone to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
President faces mounting pressure as his portrayal of conflict as 'reasonable' and 'all-but-assured victory' contradicts deteriorating situation on ground.
Six vessels comply with U.S. Central Command directions to turn around and return to Iranian ports as military enforces shipping restrictions.
An interagency dispute over high-energy laser weapons near airports led the Federal Aviation Administration to temporarily close Texas airspace twice this year.
Militants believed to be ISWAP stormed the Benisheikh garrison 75 kilometers from Maiduguri, torching vehicles and seizing weapons in the deadliest attack on the Nigerian military in months.
Exhausted soldiers, forced mobilization, and years without meaningful rest rotations have produced a desertion rate that is straining Ukraine ability to hold frontline positions.
The U.S. Navy operates over 300 stores globally, but retail giants are taking market share and threatening the exchange system's financial foundation.
President issues grave ultimatum as US strikes Iran's main oil export hub while demanding Strait of Hormuz reopening by 8 p.m. Eastern.
President threatens massive strikes on bridges and power plants as diplomatic efforts falter with hours remaining before deadline.
After Iran shot down a U.S. plane and American forces executed a risky ground operation to extract the pilot, both sides' claims of success could fuel dangerous escalation.
The 22-year-old immigrant came to the U.S. as a toddler and was arrested at the military installation where the couple planned to live together.
President Trump confirms Air Force officer extracted following risky mission after F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down by Iranian forces on Friday.
Military analysts identify markings consistent with squadron stationed at R.A.F. Lakenheath, one of Europe's largest U.S. fighter operations.
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