Latest ""

Kurdish forces in Syria accidentally shot down US Reaper drone

The U.S. recovered parts of the downed Reaper and destroyed the rest.

By Stephen Losey

5 months ago

The Treasury Building is viewed in Washington, May 4, 2021. The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on a group of individuals, firms and vessels connected to an oil smuggling outfit said to benefit the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Treasury sanctions Iran-backed militia members attacking US forces

Six people affiliated with the Iranian-backed Iraqi militia Kataeb Hezbollah were sanctioned.

By Fatima Hussein and Tara Copp, AP

18 months ago

Biden, Xi agree to restart military communications

President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping left their first meeting in a year showcasing modest agreements to re-establish military communications.

By Didi Tang, The Associated Press

18 months ago

Former Marine captain’s Syrian detention reaches 11th year

Syrian officials were willing to share proof of life information as recently as 2020, reporting indicates.

21 months ago

New US sanctions aimed at choking off Russia access to battle gear

Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo said Thursday’s actions represent another step in our efforts to constrain Russia’s military capabilities.

By Fatima Hussein

22 months ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky at G7 summit as world leaders sanction Russia

The Ukrainian leader is in Japan to talk with world leaders as they tighten sanctions to punish Moscow over its 15-month invasion of Ukraine.

24 months ago