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Asia Pacific
Captured Underwater Drone Sent Messages to China: Philippine Military
Five underwater drones found by Philippine fishermen were capable of gathering information that could aid in "underwater warfare," the country's military said Tuesday, noting at least one had relayed a signal to China.
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Africa
Germany Pledges $142M for Sudan on Eve of Aid Meet
Germany will provide $142 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Monday, on the eve of an international conference on the situation in the war-torn country.
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War
EU Announces $1.8B in New Aid for Palestinians
The European Union on Monday announced a new three-year financial support package for the Palestinians worth up to $1.8 billion.
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War
‘Don’t Take Part in This War,’ Chinese Soldiers Captured in Ukraine Warn
Ukraine on Monday held a press conference at which Chinese prisoners of war under armed guard told journalists they hoped to be swapped and warned other Chinese nationals not to go to fight.
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Nuclear
Iran FM to Head to Moscow, Discuss US Nuclear Talks
Iran's foreign minister is to visit ally Russia this week to discuss nuclear negotiations with the United States, ahead of a new round of talks between the foes planned for Rome.
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Middle East
Powerful South Syria Armed Faction Says to Integrate Into Government Forces
A powerful armed faction in southern Syria led by defected military officer Ahmed al-Awdeh on Sunday announced that it was dissolving itself and integrating into the government's armed forces.
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War
Hamas Says Will Free Hostages If End to Gaza War Guaranteed
A senior Hamas official said on Monday that the Palestinian group is prepared to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for a "serious prisoner swap" and guarantees that Israel will end the war in Gaza.
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Middle East
Yemen’s Houthis Say Five Killed in US Strike on Sanaa Province
Yemen's Houthi rebels said on Sunday that a US strike in Sanaa province had killed five people and wounded more than a dozen others.
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Nuclear
US Pentagon Chief Says Military Ready to Ensure Iran Never Gets a Nuclear Bomb
The US defense secretary reiterated Sunday that the United States hopes for a diplomatic solution to keep Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, but if that failed the military was ready "to go deep and to go big."
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War
World Leaders Slam Deadly Russian Strike on Ukraine
World leaders condemned a Russian missile strike on Ukraine on Sunday, one of the deadliest attacks in months, while US President Donald Trump called it a "horrible thing" and a "mistake."
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