Vaughn Cockayne

Iran rejects Trump’s peace overtures in his Knesset speech

Iran on Tuesday dismissed President Trump's proclamation of peace in the Middle East in his speech before the Israeli government, saying his words don't align with his administration's actions.

October 14, 2025

Anticipated Israeli-Syrian pact stalled by domestic disagreement

Syria and Israel are tantalizingly close to an agreement that could create a stable border region between the two nations, but domestic concerns have stalled the deal's finalization.

October 10, 2025

Russia targets energy sites in Ukraine, causing massive blackouts in Kyiv

A Russian drone and missile attack targeting Ukraine's energy grid on Friday morning left thousands without power in Kyiv and other regions.

October 10, 2025

Treasury targets Iranian oil business as maximum pressure continues

The U.S. Treasury Department is ramping up its fight against Iranian oil profits this week with a slew of sanctions targeting 50 companies, individuals and vessels that facilitate the sale of Iranian liquid petroleum gas.

October 9, 2025

OpenAI details how foreign power-linked hacking groups use AI tools to power scams

Foreign hacking organizations are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence tools to plan and perfect their operations, OpenAI wrote this week in a new report detailing how the industry is tracking and combating nefarious actors.

October 8, 2025

Germany moves to authorize police to shoot down drones violating airspace

German federal police may soon have the power to shoot down drones violating the country's airspace following a string of drone incursions across Europe that have raised questions about the region's ability to defend itself.

October 8, 2025

Iran says it hasn’t received conditions for new talks with U.S.

Tehran on Tuesday denied having received formal conditions from the U.S. for renewing nuclear negotiations after reports last week suggested that Washington detailed four requirements to Iranian officials.

October 7, 2025

Syrian army, U.S.-backed Kurdish rebels sign truce after fighting in Aleppo

Syrian government forces and U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led rebels signed a ceasefire Tuesday after clashes in Aleppo left at least one person dead and several others injured.

October 7, 2025

Israeli defense tech CEO highlights importance of soldiers on drone-heavy battlefields

Technological advances like unmanned aerial vehicles and artificial intelligence have changed modern combat, but ground troops are still crucial in warfare, according to the top executive from a key Israeli defense company.

October 5, 2025

Munich airport closed for seven hours following wave of drone sightings

Germany's Munich Airport was forced to close for seven hours on Thursday evening following a string of drone sightings, making it the latest European airport to halt business over drone incursions.

October 3, 2025

Iran-Russia partnership activated as Tehran prepares for U.N.-backed sanctions

The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Iran and Russia took official effect on Thursday, marking a diplomatic milestone for the Islamic Republic as it prepares to weather U.N.-backed sanctions.

October 2, 2025

Congressional report outlines conflicting narratives over Golden Dome funding

Debate over the cost and feasibility of President Trump's planned Golden Dome missile defense system has raged despite the White House's insistence that the plan is affordable and will be completed by 2028.

October 2, 2025

Space Systems Command seeks Starlink-compatible radio terminals for ‘Golden Dome’ system

The U.S. Space Force opened competition last month for companies to design a compact radio-frequency communication terminal aimed at supporting President Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system.

October 2, 2025

Bangladesh Nationalist Party calls for improved bilateral ties with U.S. as counter to China, India

Bangladesh should look beyond India and China and embrace closer ties with the U.S. as it seeks to chart a new political course after more than a decade of autocratic rule, according to top officials from a leading party in the Southeast Asian nation's upcoming elections.

October 1, 2025

Syrian Alawite diaspora leader gives Ahmad al-Sharaa’s U.N. speech the cold shoulder

Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa made his international debut last week before the U.N. General Assembly, promising solidarity and stability. But his failure to mention sectarian violence against religious minorities has frustrated some who say he hasn't done enough.

September 30, 2025

U.S. to deport 120 Iranians who entered country illegally as immigration crackdown continues

About 120 Iranian nationals who entered the U.S. illegally will be flown back to Tehran this week, state media reported Tuesday.

September 30, 2025

Inside the defense industry’s push to build the next wave of counter-drone weapons

From directed energy weapons to cutting-edge electronic warfare and new computerized fire control systems that improve the effectiveness of a soldier's AR-15 rifle, the global defense industry is developing new, creative and affordable ways to combat the small attack drones that have revolutionized modern warfare.

September 29, 2025

U.N. Security Council to vote on proposal delaying ‘snapback’ sanctions on Iran

The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote Friday on a proposal that would delay the implementation of "snapback" sanctions on Iran by six months, giving the Islamic republic more time to negotiate a solution to its nuclear program.

September 26, 2025

Trump’s thrashing of the United Nations shines a light on the need for reform

President Trump's no-holds-barred takedown of the United Nations this week drew pushback from the international community, but the president's criticisms are shared by many analysts and other world leaders across the globe.

September 25, 2025

Gen. Saltzman: Rapid capabilities delivery is essential to maintaining U.S. space dominance

Maintaining American dominance in space requires a renewed focus on capabilities delivery, the U.S. Space Force's chief of space operations said this week at the annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference.

September 25, 2025