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The €290 million package contains military equipment urgently requested by Ukraine as Kyiv braces for another winter of Russian attacks on cities and critical infrastructure.

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration is planning to sell to Israel a munitions package worth $2.8 billion, which will include tens of thousands of highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs, according to a US official familiar with the sale. The planned sale, which has been informally communicated to relevant congressional committees who weigh in on large arms sales, includes 20,000 MK 84s and 20,000 BLU-117s, the official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said. News of th
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"Merz is mad that Americans want the German government to pay its NATO obligations," Richard Grenell said
"The longer the Petrotel refinery remains idle, the more the sanctions issue will transform from a foreign policy matter into a domestic political challenge for the country's authorities," Ilya Grashchenkov said
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker: Taking capacity out of the global energy markets, like what happened as Ukrainians strike Russia, has put pressure on diesel and oil generally. That war needs to end.

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U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker: If you study countries that have — whether it’s the French under Napoleon, whether it’s other empires like the Romans — getting overextended, having too many security commitments, having assets all over is usually what happens.

Key developments on Sept. 15: * Ukraine has 'successfully tested' new interceptor against Russian jet-powered drones, Zelensky says * Russia launches drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 1, injuring 12 * Russia suffers over 300,000 military losses in Ukraine since start of 2026, General Staff says * Belarus holds 'defensive' military drills near borders with Poland, Lithuania Ukraine has "successfully" trialed another interceptor drone designed to target Russian jet-powered Shahed drones
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker: Is President Trump right that they weren’t there when we needed them? Yes. But they did show up when we were in the Global War on Terror. They were in Afghanistan and Iraq, and I think ultimately we need allies. The United States is stronger with allies than without allies.
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker on Europe: Since the fall of the Soviet Union, they hollowed out their defense. They were not strong and they were not capable, and the plumbers from my home state of Iowa were paying for European security, and that wasn’t fair. And so we have now entered into a new era, what many are calling NATO 3.0, where Europe and Canada are finally stepping up. But is it fast enough? No.
WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Crude oil should be flowing through Saudi Arabia's vital East-West Pipeline within days, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC on Tuesday, after the kingdom was forced to temporarily close it following attacks by Iran-aligned groups. "It's still a detailed assessment, but I think it will be measured in days," Wright said on the sidelines of a G20 energy meeting in Houston. He said Saudi Arabia is taking steps to move more oil out of the Strait of Hormuz wit

DALLAS U.S., Texas — As the U.S. Republican Party convened for its first-ever national midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9-10, neither U.S. President Donald Trump nor Vice President JD Vance made Russia's war against Ukraine a significant part of their convention appearances. The convention was designed primarily to rally Republicans ahead of the November elections. The official program featured more than 100 speakers and focused on domestic issues and the president's agenda. But Russia's
The Saudi Turkey Pakistan defense pact is not expected to be activated in the widening confrontation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, who are firing deep into the Kingdom daily. A regional diplomat told Kan News the pact does not oblige its members to respond automatically or immediately, and that the Houthis are not considered an existential threat to Saudi Arabia at this point.
Britain's National Cyber Security Center said Iranian state-linked cyber actors had used a spyware family known as "CHOSEN BRICK" to steal emails, messages, and other sensitive information.
Professor David Des Roches (Thayer Marshall Institute) on Houthi advance and its implications: The warfare in Yemen outside of the mountains is subject to rapid shifts. They don't really have a fortified position there and they're probably stretched to hold what they've conquered. So they might be pushed out pretty quickly. Saudi Arabia views it as an existential threat. I think the Saudis are probably planning some sort of action pretty soon to ensure that this doesn't become normalized. I

The US has confirmed it deployed a space weapon in Earth's orbit, the first time it has acknowledged such offensive capabilities.

The statements from US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink only serve as evidence how relevant Russian multilateral initiatives toward launching talks, Maria Zakharova said

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British intelligence says Iranian state hackers targeted dissidents, activists and journalists worldwide with spyware known as “CHOSEN BRICK.” The hackers allegedly impersonated trusted contacts and used fake documents to trick victims into installing malware capable of stealing messages and contacts, capturing screens, tracking movements and accessing microphones. UK, U.S. and Dutch agencies linked the campaign to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security, saying Tehran uses cyber operatio

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NEW: The Trump administration is redirecting $52 million in U.S. military aid from Slovakia, North Macedonia, Tunisia and Iraq to Panama, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia. The State Department said the money will support efforts against drug trafficking, help secure the Panama Canal and prevent strategic rivals from gaining influence in the Western Hemisphere. Source: AP

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Troops rescue 10 kidnapped victims in Katsina @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy https://t.co/BHMJeQmonJ
The US-mediated normalization deal was seen as a step toward normalization with most of its neighbors and aimed the serve as a roadmap for normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed state-owned telecom operator Pakistan Telecommunication Mobile Limited (PTML) to immediately stop issuing new ONIC SIMs and eSIMs, activating new connections, accepting new subscriptions and undertaking related marketing and commercial activities. The PTA’s recent order comes more than three years after the initial notice was issued to Ufone’s management. Ufone subsequently approached the courts and, after winning the legal b

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BIG: Trump admin is preparing a $2.8 billion sale of 40,000 heavy bombs (2,000-lb MK-84s and BLU-117s) to Israel — the largest such sale in years, funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars. These are the same bombs Biden briefly paused over civilian casualty concerns. The sale heads to Congress for approval, where it could test Democrats — over 100 House Dems voted to cut Israel aid in July. Source: WaPo

Troops rescue 10 kidnapped victims in Katsina By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 10 kidnapped civilians during a swift operation against armed terrorists in Katsina State. The operation followed reports that terrorists had abducted residents of Unguwan Daudu and Unguwan Chibauna communities in Funtua Local Government Area. Following receipt of actionable intelligence, troops deployed around the Sabuwa axis were mobilised to intercept the terrorists
Viktor Bout noted that the US Congress continues to consider new sanctions against Russia

Ukraine is urgently asking partners for replacement locomotives as more than half of the fleet’s wartime losses have occurred this year.

US, Israeli and several Arab military chiefs held a secret meeting in Germany last week to discuss the war with Iran, Axios reports. The meeting was organized by US central command chief Brad Cooper and included top military commanders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Egypt, along with senior US and Israeli commanders. It was the first meeting of its kind since the US and Israel went to war with Iran more than 6 months ago.

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Iraqi PM al-Zaidi was asked about the strike in Saudi Arabia. Investigations are still running. A joint commission between Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran has been formed, and the results are currently being analyzed. "We do not want to prejudge anything because we first need reliable findings." Once those findings are in, he said they will be presented together with the Iranians.

Court hears that two officers did not deal properly with allegation Jaysley Beck made against a superior Two army officers “let down” a teenage soldier who went on to kill herself when they did not deal properly with a sexual assault allegation she made against a superior, a court martial has heard. Jaysley Beck, 19, told Col Samantha Shepherd that she had been touched on the leg by a warrant officer during a social event at an adventure training exercise, the court was told. Continue reading...
The United Nations is considering moving Ukraine aid supplies underground to dodge Russian strikes.

Trump's special envoy Richard Grenell: It’s clear we can’t trust Merz’s words. He says one thing in Berlin and another in Washington.

Houthi rebels escalated their attacks on Tuesday, triggering alerts around the holy city of Mecca, Taif and the Red Sea port city of Jeddah.