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WATCH: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin returns to work at the Pentagon after cancer surgery complications

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin returned to work at the Pentagon on Monday after nearly a month's absence because of prostate cancer and met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as U.S. considers response to killing of 3 soldiers in Jordan

By Associated Press

Asked if the failure to shoot down the enemy drone was “human error," Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh responded that the U.S. Central Command was still assessing the matter.

Houthis say they attacked U.S. warship, but American official rejects their claim

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

The Houthis have previously launched missiles that did not reach their intended target, instead crashing onto the land or sea.

Former Philippine president accuses successor of plotting to expand power

By Jim Gomez, Associated Press

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who was notorious for a harsh anti-drug crackdown that left thousands of mostly poor suspects dead during his presidency, offered no evidence for his claims.

What is Tower 22, the U.S. military base in Jordan where a drone attack killed 3 soldiers?

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

The base sits near the demilitarized zone on border between Jordan and Syria along a sandy, bulldozed berm marking the DMZ’s southern edge.

WATCH: Blinken and NATO head Stoltenberg meet as Sweden moves closer to military alliance entry

By Lolita C. Baldor, Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

The brazen attack, which the Biden administration blames on Iranian-based proxies, adds another layer of complexity to an already tense Mideast situation as the Biden administration tries to keep the Israel-Hamas war from expanding into a broader regional conflict.

Russian figure skater disqualified from 2022 Olympics in doping case verdict

By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press

The CAS ruling means the Russians are set to be stripped of the gold medal in figure skating's team event. The United States finished second and is set to be named Olympic champion instead.

What is UNRWA, the U.N. aid agency Israel accuses of having militant links?

By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press

The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees employs thousands of staffers and provides vital aid and services to millions of people across the Middle East. In Gaza, it has been the main supplier of food, water and shelter to civilians during…

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso withdraw from West Africa bloc over sanctions to reverse coups

By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press

West African nations Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have withdrawn from the regional economic bloc known as ECOWAS, their respective juntas announced Sunday. They accused the bloc of “inhumane” sanctions to reverse the coups in their nations.

Finland’s former PM Stubb wins 1st round of presidential vote, setting up a runoff

By Jari Tanner, Associated Press

Former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb won the first round of Finland's presidential election Sunday and will face runner-up ex-Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto in a runoff next month.