Certain National Guard units in Washington, D.C., under President Trump’s orders, have begun carrying firearms. This significant shift follows a Pentagon directive issued late last week and highlights an escalating military role in the nation’s capital.

Northern Gaza is on edge after Israeli forces killed four more aid seekers, heightening concerns of a looming offensive. As Palestinians report deadly incidents near overwhelmed aid sites, the region’s struggle for relief intensifies.

An emboldened Russia has ramped up military offensives on two fronts in Ukraine, scattering Kyiv’s precious reserve troops and threatening to expand the conflict to a sixth region. As both sides seek strategic advantages before fall, the renewed fighting marks a significant escalation in the ongoing war.

Thirteen people were killed as Russia launched a record number of drones against Ukraine overnight to Sunday. Despite the ongoing attacks, Kyiv and Moscow completed their biggest prisoner exchange since the war began.