Why the NORAD Cold War Pact Between the U.S. and Canada Is News
The State Department clarified comments made by the U.S. Ambassador to Canada that NORAD would be “altered” if that country did not purchase American F-35 jets.
Defense and Military Forces
Plane Carrying Colombian Politicians Crashes in Area Contested by Rebels
The aircraft was carrying 15 people, and the authorities said there were no survivors.
Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Massive Armada’ and Presses a Set of Demands
U.S. and European officials say they have put three demands in front of the Iranians, including a permanent end to all enrichment of uranium.
After Naval Drills With Iran, South Africa Faces New U.S. Attacks
The exercises were the second time in six months that President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared to be blindsided by his own military regarding relations with Tehran.
Troop Casualties in Ukraine War Near 2 Million, Study Finds
The number of deaths, injuries and missing is approaching a grim milestone after nearly four years of fighting.
Xi’s Purge of the Chinese Military
The ousting of China’s most senior general has set off fevered speculation.
Israel Recovers Body of Ran Gvili From Gaza, Closing a Chapter
The recovery of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili’s body paves the way for the next stage of the Gaza cease-fire plan, though the path forward is unclear.
In Xi’s China, Top General’s Fall Shows Precariousness of Power
A combat veteran, Zhang Youxia was once seen as the most trusted man in Xi Jinping’s military. Now he is the most public example of disloyalty to Mr. Xi.
In Xi’s China, Top General’s Fall Shows Precariousness of Power
A combat veteran, Zhang Youxia was once seen as the most trusted man in Xi Jinping’s military. Now he has been accused of disloyalty to Mr. Xi.
The Woman Who Stands Between Donald Trump and Greenland
Mette Frederiksen, Denmark’s leader, has taken big risks standing up to Mr. Trump. It might just be working — for now.