Vaughn Cockayne

Iran executes man accused of spying for Mossad

Iran has executed a man accused of transmitting information about an Iranian nuclear scientist to the Israeli spy agency Mossad.

August 6, 2025

Trump’s transactional diplomacy hangs heavy over upcoming South Korea summit

As Washington and Seoul prepare for a meeting between their leaders, diplomatic experts debate the impact that President Trump's transactional approach to foreign policy will have on the Indo-Pacific region.

August 6, 2025

Denmark, Norway, Sweden commit $486 million to NATO-led project to send Ukraine U.S.-made weapons

Denmark, Norway and Sweden have promised to collectively spend $486 million on a NATO-led initiative to send U.S.-manufactured weapons to Ukraine, the Norwegian government announced Tuesday.

August 5, 2025

Pentagon moves to slash staffing at Defense Technical Information Center as part of efficiency push

The Defense of Defense announced a major shake-up at the Defense Technical Information Center, promising to streamline its operations and significantly reduce its staff.

August 5, 2025

Russian, Chinese coders secretly insert malicious code in open-source software, says new report

As businesses and government services continue to adopt open-source software, a new report indicates that foreign actors are secretly infiltrating software infrastructure with ill intent.

August 4, 2025

Syria to probe violence in Sweida province

Damascus has vowed to investigate the source of the recent clashes in southern Syria, announcing a committee that could bring those responsible to justice.

August 1, 2025

Germany to deliver two additional Patriot missile systems to Ukraine

Germany on Friday announced it would begin the delivery of two U.S.-made Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine as the war-torn country endures further drone and missile attacks from Russia.

August 1, 2025

Republican support for cutting aid to Ukraine decreasing, poll shows

Support for cutting aid to Ukraine has decreased among Republican voters over the past five months, a new poll shows.

July 31, 2025

Ontario cancels $68 million contract with Starlink over U.S. tariffs

Canada's Ontario province has canceled a satellite high-speed internet service contract with Elon Musk's Starlink worth $68.4 million (C$100 million) over U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian goods.

July 31, 2025

EU nations aim for billions in defense loans

More than a dozen European Union member states have expressed interest in securing $146 billion in EU-supported loans to bolster defense procurement.

July 30, 2025

U.K. official says recognizing a Palestinian state does not reward Hamas

British Transport Minister Heidi Alexander said Wednesday that the U.K. government's decision to recognize a Palestinian state if Israel fails to allow more aid into Gaza will not reward the militant group Hamas.

July 30, 2025

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says no current plan for future U.S. talks

Iran has no current plans to reestablish diplomatic talks with the U.S. negotiators, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced Tuesday.

July 30, 2025

Trump: U.S. would bomb Iran again if it restarts uranium enrichment

President Trump has threatened to carry out airstrikes on Iran again if the Islamic Republic restarts enriching uranium at sites already hit by the U.S. and Israel.

July 29, 2025

Just 32% of Americans approve of Israel’s actions in Gaza

Americans' approval for Israel's war in Gaza is at an all-time low, with just 32% supporting the effort, according to new polling from Gallup.

July 29, 2025

U.S.-China competition needs to go beyond military, says China expert

As the White House shifts its foreign policy focus to ending wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, one China expert who worked in President Trump's first administration says Beijing is continuing to expand its political influence globally.

July 28, 2025

Iranian and European leaders meet in Istanbul for nuclear talks

Diplomats from Iran and Europe arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, on Friday to discuss the future of Tehran's uranium enrichment program and the possibility of renewed sanctions.

July 25, 2025

Security officials aim to thwart drone attacks at U.S. events

As the U.S. gears up to host massive events in the next few years, lawmakers and security officials want to ensure defense from next-generation threats while keeping the experience pleasant for attendees.

July 25, 2025

Iran outlines conditions for renewed nuclear talks with U.S.

Iran is prepared to restart nuclear negotiations with the U.S., as long as certain conditions are met.

July 24, 2025

Mysterious blasts hit Iran one month after Israeli ceasefire

Iran has faced explosions at industrial centers, apartment complexes, an airport and an oil refinery, all a month after its ceasefire with Israel.

July 23, 2025

New U.K. proposal seeks to ban ransomware payments

The U.K. government issued a new proposal this week that would require victims of ransomware attacks to notify law enforcement so they could disrupt the criminals' activities before the ransom is paid.

July 23, 2025