Israel conducted new incursions into southern Syria, setting up checkpoints and firing toward civilians and reporters. The escalation deepens tensions in Quneitra and nearby regions.
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AFRICOM confirmed another U.S. airstrike in Somalia targeting ISIS-linked fighters in Puntland. The ongoing campaign could surpass previous annual strike records.
Republican leaders in the House and Senate armed services committees are planning legislation to help secure President Trump’s goal of a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027.
Somaliland’s president says the Republic hopes to sign a trade deal with Israel now that it has been recognised as an independent state. Talks aim to attract investment and open economic cooperation in resources and technology.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry says New START obligations no longer apply as the treaty expires, ending limits on deployed nuclear warheads. Moscow says it offered a one-year extension, but Washington did not respond.
The expiration of New START leaves the U.S. and Russia without nuclear limits for the first time in decades. Experts warn it could spark a renewed arms race.
The US has launched its 27th airstrike in Somalia this year as AFRICOM continues expanding an aggressive and largely unreported air war. The campaign has already surpassed all previous annual bombing records.
Israeli authorities announced that Doctors Without Borders (MSF) must end its humanitarian operations in Gaza by February 28 amid a dispute over sharing the identities of its Palestinian staff with Israeli officials. MSF says the requirement risks staff safety and will hinder critical medical care in the besieged territory.
Lockheed Martin announced it will ramp up production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missiles under a new Pentagon framework agreement, increasing annual output from 96 to 400. The move aims to address growing demand for missile defense systems and boost defense industry capacity.
A report claims President Trump has given Israel and Syria one month to finalize a security agreement, setting a March deadline for progress. Talks reportedly hinge on Israel’s refusal to withdraw from Mount Hermon.
The US military launched at least 23 airstrikes in Somalia in January as part of an expanded AFRICOM campaign targeting ISIS and al-Shabaab. The surge continues a sharp rise in US bombing operations across Africa under President Trump.
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