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Israel planned a stronger counterattack against Iran, but chose a more limited strike after allies, including the US, urged restraint, per the NYT.

The House of Representatives finally approved more than $60 billion of aid to Ukraine on Saturday, following months of delays and GOP opposition.

The late founder of the mercenary Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, had started the practice of recruiting convicts for the war in Ukraine.

Israel sent a strong message with its muted strike, experts say, demonstrating its ability to reach deep inside Iran, including to its nuclear sites.

Russia is poised to seize control of more of Ukraine this year as US aid runs low.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said stalled US support means that Ukraine is vastly outgunned by Russia, and may be pushed back hard.

China characterized the attack that placed the Middle East on the brink of war as an act of self defense.

The US helped down Iranian drones and missiles fired at Israel, but said it won't do the same for Ukraine, calling it a "different threat picture."

Modern weapons have become so accurate and lethal that soon even the most advanced armies will not be able to maneuver rapidly on the battlefield.

UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps aims to accelerate production of the DragonFire laser system for use in Ukraine.

Iran's dismissal of President Joe Biden's warnings against a strike on Israel shows how much the US has "lost control," foreign policy expert says.

Iranian state television confirmed that the attack came in the form of an "extensive drone operation," reporter Kian Sharifi noted in a post on X.

The US military shot down Iranian-fired drones headed toward Israel during a retaliatory attack on the country, a defense official confirmed to BI.

US official warns of a potential Ukraine's army collapse due to ammunition shortage and Congress impasse over US military aid, Bloomberg reports.

Ukraine needs to shift its strategy to defeat the Russian force superior in numbers and firepower, an influential Russia expert says.

"Russia is on track to command the largest military on the continent," US Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli told Congress.

Iran's loitering missiles are unusual. They can fly loops until they find targets like low-flying drones to attack.

Ukraine is the better fighter by far, the American trainer said, but its big guns more and more are sitting empty amid overwhelming Russian fire.

China's foreign ministry said it is "gravely concerned" over reports that Japan could join the AUKUS agreement.

Israeli forces have relied heavily on two AI systems, "Lavender" and "Where's Daddy," to identify and target suspected Hamas militants, says report.

The Ladoga was originally intended to be a means of transport for senior Kremlin officials in the event of a nuclear attack.