In the latest show of force against Iran and Yemen's Houthi rebels, the United States has deployed at least six ...

Niger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tchiani, who seized power in 2023, is now Niger's president. The country's return to democratic norms looks further away than ever.

The United States appears to be significantly increasing its military presence in the Middle East with the deployment of highly sophisticated aircraft and a second aircraft carrier to the region.

Vice President JD Vance and Usha Vance will visit the US military's base in Greenland on Friday. Pituffik Space Base was established in 1951 as part of a defense treaty between the US and Denmark.

France has handed over control to the Senegalese government of two military bases in Senegal's capital, Dakar that it has ...

The US has a considerable presence across the region (Picture: Getty Images) Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran unless a new nuclear deal is reached, only escalating tensions in a region ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Each of the countries where the articles appeared has seen an increased Russian presence, and some are led by military ...

Amir Daftari is a Newsweek reporter based in London, specializing in global affairs with a focus on the Middle East. He joined Newsweek in 2024 from the United Nations and has previously worked at ...