Report: US to Place Conditions on Fraction of Aid to Egypt - FARS

(FNA)- The United States will withhold $130mln in security assistance to Egypt this year, releasing the funds only if the government of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi ends the prosecution of rights and civil society organisations.

Russian Military Tested Over 320 Types Of Various Weapons In Syria - Defense Minister - UrduPoint

During the operation in Syria, the Russian military tested more than 320 types of various weapons, including helicopters of the Rostvertol company, which "underwent major changes during the campaign," Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said.

Mikdad: Resolution on extending entry of humanitarian aid in its current form is an achievement – Syrian Arab News Agency

SANA- Foreign and Expatriates Minister Fayssal Mikdad said that adopting resolution 2585 on extending the period of entry of humanitarian aid through border crossings in its current form is an achievement because it included all aspects which Western countries refused to include and stressed the delivery of humanitarian aid must be from inside of Syria and not only from the crossings.

New scandals reveal Erdogan arming al-Qaeda terrorist organization in Syria – Syrian Arab News Agency

SANA- Scandals of the Turkish regime and the secrets of its close relation with terrorist organizations in Syria, including al-Qaeda, continue to uncover via videos published by Turkish mafia leader, Sadat Bakr, in which he reveals the corruption of those close to the Recep Tayyip Erdogan regime, and their involvement in serious crimes, including the support for terrorism, murder and drug trafficking.

US House Democrats question Pompeo aides on Saudi weapons

Top aides to United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo went before a Congressional panel on Wednesday to defend President Donald Trump's decision to fire the former Department of State inspector general while he was investigating weapons sales to Saudi Arabia and allegations that Pompeo misused department funds.

2% of the GDP: Trump Sends EU Leaders Warning Letters Ahead of NATO Summit

Washington wants its NATO allies to increase their military spending and thus reduce the burden placed on the US.

Ukraine tests US missile systems for first time

Ukraine tested its Javelin missile systems Tuesday for the first time since receiving the weapons from the United States to boost its defenses in its conflict with pro-Russian separatists.

US weapons manufacturers' stock price soars as Trump pulls out of Iran deal

While President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the US out of the Iran nuclear deal has been negatively criticized by most of the international community it has brought good news for some. Weapons manufacturers.

Scores of NATO-made mines found amid massive ammo cache in Syria’s Douma

Hundreds of mines, some said to originate from NATO countries, as well as scores of mortar shells and frag grenades have been retrieved by Syrian sappers in the town of Douma. The mine-clearing effort was caught on camera.

Russian Navy Transports More Military Equipment to Syria

The Russian Navy recently made another large delivery of military supplies to Syria, adding to their already significant amount of weapons in the country.

Trump says to meet with Putin in 'not too distant future'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he will probably meet Russian President Vladimir Putin who won Sunday's election in a landslide victory "in the not too distant future."

Merkel, Trump concerned over Putin's 'invincible' weapons

US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have shared concern over President Vladimir Putin's claim Russia was developing new "invincible" weapons.

Protests Planned Next Week Against Saudi Crown Prince Visit to UK

High-profile campaign groups plan to hold protests in London next week against a visit to Britain by the powerful Saudi Crown Prince to raise alarm over Riyadh’s war crimes in Yemen and its human rights record.

NATO and US air warnings over European defense cooperation

In a clear and rare warning, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday argued against the development of European Union defense cooperation in competition with NATO, while US officials also warned against protectionism in the European defense industry.

US Dispatches More Military Aid to Kurds in Syria

Washington has sent another military convoy to the Kurdish forces in Northeastern Syria after the US Department of Defense allocated a hefty amount of budget for training and equipping Kurdish militias, a militant-affiliated website reported on Tuesday.

UN envoy warns against continuous influx of weapons to Libya

Head of UN Support Mission in Libya Ghassan Salame on Wednesday confirmed that weapons continue to enter Libya in the absence of a unified Libyan authority protecting the borders.

CNN received key sections of the U.N. report: China, Russia not abiding by sanctions against N. Korea

China, Russia, Malaysia and other nations are failing to curb sanctioned financial dealings and trade conducted by North Korea in their countries, according to a U.N. report.

North Korea arming Syria, Myanmar: UN report

North Korea has been selling weapons to the governments of Syria and Myanmar, and has been exporting banned materials such as coal, iron, and steel, a United Nations report has found.

Turkish FM: Ankara Wants to See Concrete Steps from Washington on Ending Support for Kurdish Fighters

Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Saturday that Turkey wants to see concrete steps from the United States to end its support for the People's Protection Units (YPG) in Syria.

US tells Turkey it will end weapons support for Syrian Kurdish YPG: Anadolu

The United States has told Turkey it will not provide any more weapons to the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia, Turkish state media said on Saturday, as Turkey's offensive by against the U.S.-backed YPG in Syria entered its eighth day.