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Household Cavalry horses without riders were seen running loose in central London Wednesday morning, after escaping from an exercise at the Horse Guards Parade ... Show more edition.cnn.com/2024/04/24/uk/horses-running-loose-in-central-london-say-police-intl-scli-gbr/index.html
Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
The US quietly shipped long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine: The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its ...
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Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Military Horses That Bolted Through London After Spooked Are In Serious Condition
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Britain unveils its next-gen main battle tank: Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has rolled out Europe’s most advanced tank, the latest Challenger 3 prototype ...
defence-blog.com/britain-unveils-its-next-gen-main-battle-tank/
Ukraine thanks the US for billions in new military aid to help stop Russia's advance
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Portugal marks 50 years of the Carnation Revolution: Military vehicles and red carnations return to the streets and squares of downtown Lisbon on Thursday as ...
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Israel steps up strikes across Gaza, orders new evacuations in north: Israeli strikes intensified across Gaza on Tuesday in some of the heaviest shelling in ...
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Horses running loose in central London, police say: A number of horses are loose in central London, with the army called in to help locate them ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/uk/horses-running-loose-in-central-london-say-police-intl-scli-gbr/
Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
Ajax demonstrates capabilities in extreme cold weather: Ajax, the British Army’s newest but troubled armoured fighting vehicle, has successfully completed ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/ajax-demonstrates-capabilities-in-extreme-cold-weather/
Russia-Ukraine war: US aid impact could be felt within days on front line: A new package of $61 billion in U.S. aid may prevent Ukraine from losing its war ...
apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-war-us-weapons-battle-impact-43072858c26195f6c91565c1ebbf1629
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Army Deploys Typhon Missile System To China's Backyard For The First Time: The Army's Typhon system, which can fire Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles ...
twz.com/land/army-deploys-typhon-missile-system-to-chinas-backyard-for-the-first-time
Ukraine suspends overseas consular services for military-age men
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Halts Consular Services for Conscripted Men Abroad
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has confirmed the suspension of consular services for Ukrainian men abroad who are liable for military service.
- Kuleba emphasized that protecting the rights and interests of Ukrainian citizens abroad remains a priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but the current focus is on Ukraine's survival.
- He reminded men liable for military service of the obligation to update their data at military enlistment offices before the new mobilization law was enacted.
- Kuleba announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will soon provide further guidance on obtaining consular services for men of conscription age at diplomatic missions abroad.
Myanmar rebel group withdraws from border town
Thai ministry reports eased tensions but situation still uncertain
A Myanmar rebel group has withdrawn its ... Show more #BangkokPost #myanmar
Burkina Faso’s army summarily executed 223 civilians, says Human Rights Watch
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Quick Glance: Burkina Faso Army Massacred 223 Civilians in Village Raid
- Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including many children, in attacks on two villages in the northern region on February 25.
- Human Rights Watch called for an investigation into the massacres and international support to hold those responsible accountable.
- The country has been plagued by violence caused by jihadists, displacing over 2 million people, with a majority being children.
- Burkina Faso's army engaged in retaliatory actions, accusing civilians of collaborating with militants, resulting in massacres.
US Army concludes final airdrop test of new tactical vehicle: The U.S. Army Operational Test Command’s Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD) ...
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Why the US might put sanctions on an Israeli army battalion : An Israeli army battalion, Netzah Yehuda, may, among other things, be excluded from receiving US ...
dw.com/en/israel-us-plans-to-sanction-an-idf-unit/a-68902127
At least five rockets were launched from Iraq's town of Zummar towards a US military base in northeastern Syria on Sunday ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/five-rockets-fired-iraq-towards-us-military-base-syria-security-sources-say-2024-04-21/
Footage obtained by Al-Jazeera shows a family fleeing the city of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza and heading to Jabalia refugee camp ... Show more
Watch: Lebanon’s Hezbollah attacks what it says is an Israeli army base, with Israel admitting that at least 14 soldiers were wounded.
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Captain Sir Tom Moore's home on sale for £2.25m: The Bedfordshire home that the veteran fundraiser lived in with his family is now on the market.
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Vindman: US passing more aid would provide Ukraine with ‘big boost of morale’: Retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman said the U.S. passing new aid for Ukraine ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4606692-vindman-us-passing-more-aid-would-provide-ukraine-with-big-boost-of-morale/
Netzah Yehuda: The ultra-Orthodox Israeli army unit set to be blacklisted by the US
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
Russian deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribery: Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained for allegedly taking a bribe ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/europe/russian-minister-timur-ivanov-detained-bribery-intl/
Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason
- Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.
- Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
- Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.
- Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.
Have your say on whether UK should bring back National Service: We are conducting a poll to see whether it's time to bring back compulsory military service
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Drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) attacked two oil depots in Russia's Smolensk Oblast overnight, destroying 26,000 cubic meters of fuel ... Show more kyivindependent.com/sources-sbu-drones-attack/
How the Ancient Greeks Halted the Expansion Of Persia - GreekReporter.com: The showdown between the ancient Greek city states and the Achaemenid Empire of Persia ...
greekreporter.com/2024/04/21/ancient-greeks-halted-expansion-persia/
Israel 'carrying out offensive action' in south Lebanon: Israeli forces are carrying out "offensive action" across southern Lebanon ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0424/1445504-israel-lebanon/
#InPictures | Search continues for missing persons in North Al Sharqiyah
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Ukrainian army damage ship in port-city of Sevastopol by the Black Sea: The Ukrainian army announced on Sunday that it hit and damaged the Russian ship ...
euronews.com/2024/04/21/ukrainian-army-damage-ship-in-port-city-of-sevastopol-by-the-black-sea
Chichester: Soldier uses university to train for Sahara marathon: Paul Carney ran a 250km race in the Sahara Desert after training at the University of ...
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US agrees to withdraw troops from key drone base in Niger: The United States agreed Friday to withdraw its more than 1,000 troops from Niger, officials said ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240420-us-agrees-to-withdraw-troops-from-key-drone-base-in-niger
Sri Lanka: Seven killed as motorsports race car hits crowd: The car ploughed into a crowd at the Fox Hill Supercross event, killing officials and spectators.
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Quick Glance: 7 Dead, 20 Injured in Sri Lanka Race Car Accident
- A race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka, crashing into a crowd and resulting in seven fatalities and 20 injuries.
- The incident occurred in Diyatalawa, in the central tea-growing region, with thousands of spectators present.
- While the cause of the accident remains unclear, the police have initiated an investigation as one of the cars crashed into spectators and event officials.
- The race was halted after the 17th out of 24 scheduled events, where approximately 45,000 spectators had gathered at a Sri Lankan military academy circuit organized by the Sri Lankan army and Sri Lanka Automobile Sports.
Death toll rises to 21 as search, rescue operations continue after rains, flooding in Oman - News | Khaleej Times
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The Nigerian army says it has rescued one of the missing Chibok schoolgirls abducted by militant Islamic group Boko Haram a decade ago. Read more: www.cnn.com/2024/04/19/africa/nigeria-chibok-girl-rescued-intl/
U.S. Military Base in Syria Struck by Rockets Fired From Iraq: The attack followed an explosion on a base in Iraq this weekend controlled by the Popular ...
time.com/6969575/us-military-base-syria-iraq-missile-strike/
UK to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP - meaning tens of billions of pounds of extra funding
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More than 14 killed as violence flares in West Bank: Israeli forces killed 14 Palestinians during a raid in the occupied West Bank, while an ambulance driver was ...
rte.ie/news/world/2024/0421/1444773-israel-gaza/
Minigun-Armed Mojave Drone Now Blasting Targets At 6,000 Rounds Per Minute: This is the first time Minigun pods have been live-fired from a drone in this class ...
twz.com/air/minigun-armed-mojave-drone-now-blasting-targets-at-6000-rounds-per-minute
A huge blast rocked a military base used by Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) in the south of Baghdad, says Reuters citing army sources ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/19/israels-war-on-gaza-live-us-veto-at-un-unfair-unethical-pa-president
Quick Glance: Israeli Strike Damages Iranian Air Defense System Without Detection, Officials Say
- An Israeli airstrike on Iran on Friday damaged an air defense system, according to Western and Iranian officials, and appeared calculated to deliver a message that Israel could bypass Iran’s defensive systems undetected and paralyze them.
- The strike damaged a defensive battery near Natanz, a city in central Iran that is critical to the country’s nuclear weapons program, according to the officials.
- The relatively limited scope of Israel’s strike and the muted response from Iranian officials, however, seem to have eased tensions.
- It was confirmed that Israel had deployed aerial drones and at least one missile fired from a warplane, as stated by three Western and two Iranian officials.
Russia’s front-line gains highlight Kyiv’s desperate need for US military aid: From the top down, the assessment of Ukraine’s armed forces’ position in fighting ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/europe/russia-frontline-gains-ukraine-military-aid-intl-cmd/
Israeli troops raid West Bank refugee camp, Gaza fighting continues - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Israeli Strikes on Rafah Kill 22, Mostly Children, as US Advances Aid Package
- Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 22 people, including 18 children, as the US House of Representatives approved $13 billion in new Israeli military aid.
- However, fears of wider war breaking out in the Middle East have eased somewhat after Iran downplayed Israel’s reported retaliation over its unprecedented missile and drone attack on the country a week ago.
- Israel has carried out near-daily air raids on Rafah and vowed to expand its ground offensive against the Hamas militant group to the city on the border with Egypt despite calls for restraint, including from the US.
- Tensions have also spiked in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, with Israeli troops killing two Palestinians who attacked a checkpoint with a knife and a gun near the southern West Bank town of Hebron.
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Army-intel chief resigns over Hamas attack: Major-General Aharon Haliva is the first senior official to step down over failures ...
aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/22/israels-war-on-gaza-live-baby-born-after-mother-killed-in-strike-stable
Saudi Arabia’s assistant minister of defense, Talal Al-Otaibi, on Friday held talks with top officials from the Pakistan Army during an official visit to ... Show more
Ukraine launches military charm offensive as conscription flags: Far from the trenches, at orderly new centres across Ukraine, civilian recruiters armed with ...
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As regional tensions run high, Iran paraded drones, missiles and soldiers in capital Tehran to show it is ready for any response from Israel after launching an ... Show more english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/17/iran-parades-drones-missiles-to-signal-readiness-for-potential-israeli-attack
New British tank to be ‘apex predator of modern warfare’: With advanced armour and devastating firepower, the Challenger 3 boasts an impressive range of ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-british-tank-to-be-apex-predator-of-modern-warfare/
EOS converts drone into robotic combat vehicle: Huntsville-based contractor EOS Defense Systems USA (EOS) presented robotic combat vehicles equipped with its ...
defence-blog.com/eos-converts-drone-into-robotic-combat-vehicle/
Australians with ADHD say they struggle to join the defence force, now there are calls for change
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-16/people-with-adhd-struggle-to-join-australia-armed-forces/103553606
CIA chief warns Ukraine could lose war this year without US boost: CIA Director Bill Burns on Thursday said Ukraine could lose the war by the end of 2024 without ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4603521-cia-chief-warns-ukraine-could-lose-war-this-year-without-us-boost/
Quick Glance: CIA Director Warns of Ukraine's Potential Defeat Against Russia
- CIA Director Bill Burns warns of a possible Ukrainian defeat against Russia by the end of the year unless the US sends more military support.
- Burns emphasizes the need for the US Congress to approve a long-delayed aid package for Kyiv to prevent Ukraine from losing ground.
- There is a risk that Russia could capture additional territory if Ukraine is not adequately supported, leading to a frozen frontline situation.
- Ukraine's lack of ammunition and military equipment due to supply struggles from the US and its allies is having a severe impact on the battlefield.
A Palestinian woman speaks about being displaced since the beginning of the war in October from her home in Al-Mughraqa town ... Show more
Military top shots likely to succeed CDF Ogolla: Francis Ogolla was due to retire later this year, unless Ruto renewed his term for a period not exceeding one ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493493/military-top-shots-likely-to-succeed-cdf-ogolla
The military’s top brass on Tuesday expressed concern against a “malicious propaganda campaign meant to demoralise the armed forces” and distancing them from ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1827816 #DawnToday
Police and the army deployed in Uganda's capital, Kampala after traders closed shops protesting unfair taxes and the @URAuganda's Electronic Fiscal Receipting ... Show more #MonitorUpdates
The Sympathizer: Limited Series | Rotten Tomatoes: Near the end of the Vietnam War, a spy who was embedded in the South Vietnam army flees to the United States ...
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Deadly settler attacks sweep the West Bank as Israel's army looks on: Far-right government and Israeli army accused of complicity in devastating weekend ...
middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-settler-attacks-wreak-havoc-homes-palestinians-army-watches
The biggest army exercise in seven years was held in barren, bleak South Island backcountry last week. And Herald photojournalist George Heard was there to ... Show more #HeraldPremium
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Friday agreed to solidify efforts in regards to defence collaboration, according to a statement issued by the military’s media ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1828399 #DawnToday #Pakistan #SaudiArabia
War in Sudan Marks 1 Year: 15,000 Killed, 8.6M Displaced, 25M in Need of Immediate Aid
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Quick Glance: Sudan's Displaced Millions Suffer One-Year War Consequences
- After fleeing the war in Sudan to Egypt, Mohamed Ismail's aspirations are limited to providing food for his five children from a meager monthly salary earned at a paper factory.
- A seven-year-old son sleeps in his arms due to trauma from explosions before fleeing Khartoum in January.
- Financial challenges lead some to return to the war-torn capital.
- Sudan's war began on April 15, 2023, over a planned political transition where the army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, were competing to protect their interests.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy signs new army draft law to boost conscription: Law obliges men to update their draft data, increases payments to volunteers and adds new ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/16/ukraines-zelenskyy-signs-new-army-draft-law-to-boost-conscription
Sudan war could lead to more ethnic killings in volatile Darfur region: Proximity to Chad means violence in North Darfur between the RSF and Sudan’s army could ...
aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/22/sudan-war-could-lead-to-more-ethnic-killings-in-volatile-darfur-region
The travelling contingent will comprise 40 Royal New Zealand Navy, New Zealand Army and Royal New Zealand Air Force and civilian personnel.
The Israeli army left a trail of destruction when it withdrew from the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza — in pictures www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/4/18/photos-the-destruction-of-the-nuseirat-refugee-camp-in-gaza
In a rebel-held Myanmar town, fragile unity pushes junta to the brink: MYAWADDY, Myanmar: Myawaddy, a critical trading post in Myanmar that rebel forces seized ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/myanmar-rebel-town-fragile-unity-junta-4274296
Ex-Army staffer pleads guilty in massive life-insurance scheme : After a Washington Post investigation, authorities charged ex-Army counselor Caz Craffy with ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/16/army-life-insurance-scheme-caz-craffy/
Gaza detainees 'urinated on, made to act like animals' by Israeli forces, Unrwa says
middleeasteye.net/news/un-warns-mass-ill-treatment-palestinians-israeli-detention
‘A little princess off to the army’: Singaporean schoolgirl Joye Cai readies for K-pop trainee life
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Israeli PM #BenjaminNetanyahu says, 'Israel will defend itself.'
Iran marks National Army Day with parade
Hem Saroya gets you all the details from the escalating crisis ... Show more wionews.com/videos #IranIsrael #IranAttacksIsrael
Journalist ( Wafula Oguttu) : Were you against Amin the individual or Amin the system; because you have been working with people who worked with Idi ... Show more www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/people-power/i-won-t-be-in-power-forever-says-president-museveni-1506250 #MonitorUpdates
Each day that Russia suffers losses brings peace closer – Zelenskyy: Following a conversation with Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr ...
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