Vaughn Cockayne

Turkey vows to intervene in Syria against ‘acts toward division’

Turkey on Tuesday promised to battle groups trying to divide Syria following sectarian violence last week.

July 22, 2025

SpaceX to launch satellites on Tuesday after last-minute cancellation

SpaceX said it expects to launch European communication satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday, one day after a last-minute cancellation.

July 22, 2025

Iran warns Europe not to trigger snapback mechanism over nuclear program

Iran's Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that reimposing sanctions would create unnecessary complications and further postpone a solution to the Islamic republic's nuclear program.

July 22, 2025

Syrian president pledges protection for Druze minority, condemns Israeli strikes

Syria's interim president promised to protect members of the Druze minority as government forces began a withdrawal from the volatile Sweida province following Wednesday's ceasefire agreement.

July 17, 2025

Syrian adviser: Israeli airstrikes impede search for Assad-era chemical weapons

Israel's newest round of bombing in Damascus this week has hindered efforts to discover chemical weapons supposedly hidden by the since-deposed Assad regime, a top Syrian government adviser said.

July 17, 2025

Iran complains to U.N. about Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet firm

Iran has filed a formal complaint with the United Nations against Elon Musk's Starlink, alleging the satellite internet provider has been operating illegally in its territory over the last month.

July 17, 2025

Ceasefire in Syria follows Israel’s bombing of Damascus

Syria and the leaders of the Druze religious minority signed a ceasefire agreement Wednesday following Israeli airstrikes in Damascus.

July 16, 2025

Iranian parliament: No negotiations with U.S. until preconditions met

Iran formally ruled out any further participation in U.S. nuclear negotiations unless a series of preconditions are met, Iran's parliament ruled this week.

July 16, 2025

Russia rejects Trump’s ceasefire demand

The Kremlin turned thumbs-down on President Trump's demand that Moscow accept a ceasefire in Ukraine within the next 50 days.

July 15, 2025

Department of Defense agency to partner with artificial intelligence companies

A Department of Defense agency has awarded contracts to leading artificial intelligence companies to address key national security issues.

July 15, 2025

Pentagon says DOD officials will no longer speak at Aspen Security Forum, cites difference in values

The Pentagon withdrew many of its officials from their speaking engagements at the Aspen Security Forum this week, citing a clear difference in values between the conference and the administration.

July 15, 2025

Navy’s next-generation submarine faces significant delays as U.S. looks to bolster shipbuilding

The Navy's next-generation attack submarine won't be hitting the water for at least another decade, possibly creating issues for U.S. undersea dominance in the coming decade.

July 11, 2025

Pentagon chief Hegseth issues new order aimed at boosting small drone production

All U.S. Army squads could be equipped with small attack drones by the end of next year as the Pentagon looks to expand drone production and cut red tape under a new directive from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

July 11, 2025

Kyiv weathers bombardment from Russia as Europe recommits to defense

Ukraine endured another air assault from Russia on Thursday before European leaders committed to sending billions of dollars in military aid to Kyiv.

July 10, 2025

Iranian president: IAEA should drop double standard

Iran's president continued his verbal assault on the International Atomic Energy Agency on Thursday, calling on the U.N.-backed watchdog to end its double standard against his country.

July 10, 2025

Rebels, Jihadists abuse Starlink loopholes in Africa, India

Starlink internet terminals have become the latest tool of choice for terror groups in Africa, according to a new report, marking a significant security concern for the Elon Musk-led company as it looks to expand its services on the continent.

July 10, 2025

Turning point? As Russia intensifies drone attacks, U.S. aid seen as crucial for Ukraine’s survival

Russia launched a massive drone assault on Ukraine overnight Tuesday as analysts warn that the coordinated Russian attacks could become harder for Ukraine's air defenses to fend off.

July 9, 2025

GOP budget bill spends hundreds of millions on cybersecurity

The Republican-authored tax and spending bill that President Trump signed over the holiday weekend allocates hundreds of millions of dollars for cybersecurity.

July 9, 2025

Russia launches over 700 drones at Ukraine as Trump promises more aid

Russia hammered Ukrainian cities with hundreds of drones overnight, prompting Kyiv to call for harsher sanctions against Moscow.

July 9, 2025

Iran signals dedication to nuke treaty after limiting cooperation with the IAEA

Iran's foreign minister on Thursday said his country is committed to fulfilling its obligations to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, one day after Tehran enacted legislation restricting cooperation with U.N. nuke inspectors.

July 3, 2025