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Composite image showing on the left damage and debris, and on the right, a man with white hair wearing a brown top
Foreign PolicyMay 30, 2026

Russian drone strike on Romanian soil exposes the reality of unchecked aggression

A Russian drone struck a civilian apartment complex in Romania, injuring two people and forcing local residents to confront the immediate threat posed by the ongoing war.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, May 30, 2026
Foreign PolicyMay 30, 2026

Hegseth to Asian Allies: Stop Freeloading and Build Real Combat Power

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to the Pacific while bluntly warning Asian allies that they must increase their own military spending and stop relying on American strength alone.

John Healey speaks and gestures with his hands at a podium at the US embassy, flanked by Richard Marles and Pete Hegseth. The US, UK and Australia flags are posted behind them.
Foreign PolicyMay 30, 2026

AUKUS Alliance Accelerates Underwater Drone Program to Counter Global Threats

The AUKUS partners have launched a new underwater drone initiative to bolster maritime defense and protect vital undersea cables from increasing threats.

US President Donald Trump
Foreign PolicyMay 30, 2026

Trump Holds Firm: No Deal With Iran Without Total Nuclear Disarmament

President Trump is refusing to finalize a ceasefire framework with Iran, insisting that the regime must permanently abandon its nuclear program and clear the Strait of Hormuz before the U.S. will consider any further diplomatic progress.

Two screen shots from videos edited next to each other with a BBC Verify logo. One of the images is a screenshot from a drone video showing three military trucks driving on a road, the second is a truck on fire.
Foreign PolicyMay 30, 2026

Ukraine’s AI-Powered Drone Campaign Decimates Russian Supply Lines

Ukraine is utilizing cutting-edge AI-enabled drone technology to strike Russian supply convoys deep behind enemy lines, effectively disrupting the fuel, food, and ammunition needed to sustain the invasion.

Friday, May 29

Four men in police vests, as well as a man in a white hazmat suit, a helmet and a face mask, are seen stood next to a building which has a hole in its side following the drone hit
Foreign PolicyMay 29, 2026

Russian Drone Strike Hits Romanian Residential Building, Escalating Regional Tensions

A Russian drone detonated against a Romanian apartment building, marking a dangerous escalation in the region that has prompted calls for increased NATO defense capabilities.

Shi Yongxin putting his palms together in a prayer position. He is wearing a yellow robe. File photo
Foreign PolicyMay 29, 2026

China’s 'CEO Monk' Sentenced to 24 Years for Massive Embezzlement Scheme

Shi Yongxin, the disgraced former abbot of China's Shaolin Temple, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzling over 282 million yuan and engaging in widespread bribery.

An in-game screenshot showing a male Korean soldier holding a gun with a building on fire behind him.
Foreign PolicyMay 29, 2026

Call of Duty's New Korean War Setting Sparks Predictable Outrage

The upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 features a campaign centered on a North Korean invasion of the South, prompting debate over whether a global gaming franchise should portray the unresolved tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

JD Vance speaking to reporters
Foreign PolicyMay 29, 2026

Vance: Nuclear Sticking Points Remain in Iran Negotiations

Vice President JD Vance confirmed that while the U.S. and Iran are nearing a potential agreement, critical disagreements regarding nuclear enrichment persist.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a ceremony commemorating Israel’s Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers at the Military Cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.
Foreign PolicyMay 29, 2026

Netanyahu Orders IDF to Expand Control Over Gaza to 70 Percent

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the IDF to increase its operational control of Gaza to 70 percent, signaling a firm commitment to eliminating the terrorist threat regardless of previous ceasefire constraints.

Thursday, May 28

A soldier in camouflage uniform and four other people - two wearing black high-viz jackets and hats, and a woman with long hair and a white shirt and a man with a dark grey T-shirt look over a surrounding wall into what appears to be the gutted section of a building that has been damaged
Foreign PolicyMay 28, 2026

Israel Strikes Hezbollah Stronghold in Targeted Operation Against Iranian Militia Leader

Israel launched a targeted strike in Beirut aimed at a high-ranking Iranian militia commander as the IDF expands operations to neutralize Hezbollah's persistent threats.