Increased NATO Activity near Russian Borders May Lead to ‘Serious Incident’: Moscow - Tasnim News Agency

Moscow warned that increasing Western military activity near Russian borders may ultimately have dangerous consequences.

India, China close in on plan to end months of military standoff | One America News Network

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Seeking to end a dangerous military standoff in the western Himalayas, India and China are formulating a plan that involves creating no-patrol zones, pulling back tanks and artillery, and using drones to verify the withdrawal, Indian officials say.

Europe must strengthen its borders after attacks, says Macron - EL ETOS

Europe must rethink its open-border Schengen area, including a more robust protection of the zone's external frontiers, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday, after a spate of Islamist attacks in France and Austria.

IRGC (IRAN) Chief Visits Iran’s Borderline near Azeri-Armenian Clash Site - Tasnim News Agency

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Hossein Salami visited Iran’s northwestern border areas near a battlefield where Azeri and Armenian forces have been exchanging fire in recent weeks.

China says India returns soldier who strayed across Ladakh border | Asia Pacific | Al Jazeera

China’s official military newspaper has said that India has returned a Chinese soldier who had strayed across a contested de facto border in the western Himalayan region where both sides have been locked in a tense standoff.

EU: UK could jeopardize peace in Northern Ireland with proposed law changes

The European Union on Thursday urged the United Kingdom’s government to backtrack on proposed legislation that could override parts of the Brexit withdrawal agreement, saying it would breach international law and jeopardize peace in Northern Ireland.

Eritrea withdraws troops from border with former foe Ethiopia

Eritrea has withdrawn its troops from the heavily militarised border with Ethiopia as a "gesture of reconciliation", the pro-government Eritrean Press agency has said.

7,000 Syrians Return Home in Daraa Countryside

Thousands of citizens returned to their homes in al-Naima town in the eastern countryside of Daraa after it was liberated by the Syrian army and its allies.

Dara'a: Syrian Army Capturing Border-Crossing with Jordan

The Syrian Army continued to march in regions South of the province capital of Dara'a, and deployed its troops around one kilometer away from the border-crossing with Jordan, a media outlet reported on Monday.

Israel Refuses to Accept Syrian Asylum Seekers, Defense Minister Says

Israel will not allow Syrian asylum seekers to enter its territory but is ready to assist them, Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Friday amid the influx of Syrians near the country's northern border due to increasing hostilities in southern Syria.

Jordan to keep border closed to "fleeing" Syrians – FM

Jordan will keep its borders shut, the foreign minister said on Tuesday, adding that the United Nations can help Syrians fleeing violence in the south inside their own country.

US military advisers came under attack in Syria’s Al-Tanf : coalition

Unknown forces have attacked the Al-Tanf base housing US military advisers in a rebel-held area of Syria near its border with Iraq, the US-led coalition has said. The coalition forces returned fire and suffered no casualties.

S. Korea, DPRK agree to completely restore military communication lines following talks

South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) agreed Thursday to completely restore military communication lines along the eastern and western areas after holding general-grade talks, Seoul's defense ministry said.

Syria, Iraq discuss efforts to reopen border crossing

Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Moallem on Wednesday sent a letter to Iraqi counterpart Ibrahim al-Jaafari on increasing the efforts for reopening the border crossing between Syria and Iraq that connects the Syrian city of al-Boukamal and the Iraqi city of al-Qa’im.

Israeli Defense Minister Praises Russia's Understanding of Its Needs in Syria

Israel appreciates Moscow's understanding of its security interests, including those in Syria, Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman said after his meeting with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Thursday.

Israel attacked military air base in Syria: local media

Local Syrian media reported on Thursday that Israeli fighter jets attacked an air base near Homs in Syria.

Russia Accuses US of Training Militants Near Jordanian Border

The Russian foreign minister commented on the situation around the de-escalation zone in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta and the training of militants by the US in the areas near the town of al-Tanf in Southern Homs.

7 U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq helicopter crash

Everyone on board a military helicopter that crashed in Iraq was killed, U.S. Central Command said Friday.

Lebanon to Go Ahead with Oil Exploration despite Israel Claims

Lebanese Energy Minister Cesar Abi Khalil vowed that Beirut will go ahead with oil and gas exploration near its maritime border despite Israeli claims to the field that provoked wide condemnation in the tiny Arab country.

Hezbollah Vows to Defend Lebanon’s Oil, Gas Against Israel

Lebanon’s resistance movement Hezbollah vowed to defend the rights of the country in oil and gas exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean region against any new Israeli aggression.