USS Harry S. Truman collides with merchant vessel in Mediterranean
The collision “did not endanger” the carrier, as no injuries or flooding were reported, officials said.
By Beth Sullivan
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US shifts over $100M in military aid from Israel, Egypt to Lebanon
The Biden administration in its final days is trying to bolster a ceasefire agreement that it helped mediate between Israel and Hezbollah.
Trump calls Libyan commander pushing to seize Tripoli
President Donald Trump has spoken by phone with Libya's Field Marshal Khalifa Hifter, who is leading an offensive to take over the capital of Tripoli — the seat of the U.N.-supported government.
Top US diplomat assails Obama in Mideast policy speech
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered a scathing rebuke of the Obama administration’s Mideast policies on Thursday, accusing the former president of “misguided” thinking that diminished America’s role in the region while harming its longtime friends and emboldening Iran.
Forces from Egypt and 5 other nations to start ‘Arab Shield’ joint military exercise
Countries that would make up an alliance proposed by the U.S. and dubbed "Arab NATO" plan two weeks of exercises this month.
By Hamza Hendawi
US to release $1.2 billion in military aid to Egypt
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has authorized the release of $1.2 billion in U.S. military assistance to Egypt, despite human rights concerns that have held up previous funding.
Egypt to host war games with US for second straight year
Egypt’s military says it will host war games with U.S. troops next month for the second straight year.
US and Egypt pledge allegiance in ISIS fight raging in Sinai
The United States and Egypt on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to battle Islamic militants in the Middle East as U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson held talks with Egyptian officials in Cairo at the start of his week-long trip to the region.
New in 2018: Conflict hot spots to watch
As the Islamic State withers in Iraq and Syria, other, more obscure hot spots could emerge in 2018 that will require more U.S. assistance or, possibly, even the presence of more U.S. troops.
By Shawn Snow
Troops serving on Sinai Peninsula to see financial windfall under new tax overhaul
A provision in the GOP-backed tax reform measure gives troops in the region the same tax status as those in designated combat zones.
US defense secretary meets with Egyptian officials in Cairo
U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis met Saturday with Egyptian officials to discuss cooperation between the two countries, the first stop on a trip that will also take him to Jordan, Pakistan and Kuwait.
Trump calls for crushing terrorists with military means
President Donald Trump denounced the deadly mosque attack in Egypt and reached out to its president, asserting the world must crush terrorists by military means — and insisting the U.S. needs a southern border wall and the travel ban tied up in courts.
By Jill Colvin, The Associated Press