China announces punishment' drills around Taiwan after inauguration of new president
China announced military drills around Taiwan as a response to Taiwan's election and new president. Taiwan accuses China of provocation and disrupting peace. [ more ]
Croatian officials welcome the arrival of Rafale fighter jets purchased from France
Croatia received half of the Rafale jets from France, enhancing air defense capabilities while Serbia plans to purchase the same fighter jets for modernization amid regional tensions. [ more ]
Biden counsels Netanyahu to 'slow things down' after Iranian attack
The Biden administration congratulated Israel on successfully fending off Iranian attacks while emphasizing a commitment to defending Israel but refraining from participating in offensive responses.
The United States aims to de-escalate regional tensions and prevent the Israel-Hamas conflict from escalating into a broader conflict despite the recent Iranian attack.
The attack from Iranian proxies followed tensions escalating from an Israeli airstrike in Syria, prompting intense focus from the administration on potential Iranian retaliation against Israel. [ more ]