organization primarily tasked with preparing for and conducting war
Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has demanded the payment of reparations to African nations for the slave trade.
Speaking at the UN General Assembly ... Show more
Quick Glance: Guinea Junta Leader Criticizes the West
- Population of southern white rhinoceroses increases for the first time since 2012
- African Parks plans to release 2,000 rhinoceroses after acquiring the largest private breeding facility
- South Africa to clear criminal records from Covid lockdown
- Gloria Orwoba faces trouble with colleagues again
Azerbaijan’s actions in its ethnic Armenian enclave last winter already amounted to genocide ...
Call what is happening in Nagorno-Karabakh by its proper name
Quick Glance: Azerbaijan halts Karabakh offensive after ceasefire with Armenian separatists
- Russia evacuated 2,000 ethnic Armenians from villages near the fighting.
- Approximately 120,000 ethnic Armenians live in the South Caucasus enclave, internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan.
- Under the ceasefire terms, local Karabakh forces must completely disband and disarm.
- Russia stated that its peacekeepers have evacuated 2,000 people from Karabakh villages since the offensive began.
Ukraine launched a missile attack on the headquarters of ...
Ukraine launches missile attack on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Crimea, officials say
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has been indicted, accused of using his foreign affairs ...
Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife are indicted on bribery
Quick Glance: US Senator Menendez Indicted for Bribery
- Indictment unsealed against chair of powerful foreign relations committee and his wife
- Menendez, Democratic senator from New Jersey, allegedly accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes
- He is accused of using his influence to benefit the Government of Egypt
- Further allegations include attempting to disrupt a criminal investigation
Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, the commander of the Tavriia operational-strategic group ...
Ukrainian Armed Forces break through Russian defence in Verbove
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily ...
Ukraine official calls on country’s citizens to temporarily leave Crimea if possible
Quick Glance: Official urges Ukrainian citizens to temporarily leave Crimea
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories, Iryna Vereshchuk, is asking Ukrainians to seek options to leave temporarily occupied Crimea.
- Once again, I am urging Ukrainians to temporarily leave Crimea if possible.
The Senate has confirmed Gen. CQ Brown as the next chairman ...
Senate confirms chairman of joint chiefs as Tuberville still blocking hundreds of military nominees
Quick Glance: Senate Confirms Joint Chiefs Chairman as Tuberville Blocks Military Nominees
- Brown's confirmation on an 83-11 vote follows President Joe Biden's nomination for the position.
- Tuberville continues to block routine approval of military nominations, frustrating Democrats.
- Austin welcomes Brown as a 'tremendous leader,' replacing Army Gen. Mark Milley as Joint Chiefs Chairman.
- Tuberville holds up additional nominations until the Pentagon changes its policy on funding travel for abortions and reproductive care.
A look at Ukraine's counteroffensive from Robotyne to Klishchiivka
Maps of Ukraine counteroffensive and Russian defenses show advances, battle lines
Quick Glance: Polish Politics Shaped by 'Ukraine Fatigue'
- Poland provides leading military assistance to protect Poland from Russian aggression.
- The change in tone of the Polish government regarding Ukraine is surprising.
- There is discussion about the importance of Ukraine's gratitude for Polish support.
- Andrzej Duda compared Ukraine to a drowning man endangering his rescuers.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the United Nations was marred with frustration for Ukraine ...
Ukraine war
At home and abroad, pressure is mounting for Zelenskyy
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Sept. 23, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A military judge at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba has ruled a 9/11 ...
Guantanamo judge rules 9/11 defendant unfit for trial after panel finds abuse rendered him psychotic
Quick Glance: 9/11 defendant ruled unfit for trial due to torture-induced psychosis
- A military judge in Guantanamo Bay has declared one of the 9/11 defendants unfit for trial after a military medical panel determined that the man's sustained abuse in CIA custody has left him permanently psychotic.
- Pre-trial hearings for the remaining defendants resumed on Friday in the military courtroom at the U.S. naval base in Cuba.
- No trial date has been set for the case, which has been delayed by logistical issues, high turnover, and legal challenges.
- A military medical panel last month diagnosed al-Shibh with post-traumatic stress disorder and secondary psychosis, attributing it to his torture and solitary confinement during his four years in CIA custody following his 2002 arrest.
General Burhan's army has been fighting a brutal war against the Rapid Support Forces since April ...
Sudan war
Army chief Burhan claims he's ready for peace talks
“Ma’am, I’m a pilot in a military aircraft, and I ejected. So I just rode a parachute down to ...
911 call in freak F-35 crash
‘I guess he landed in my backyard’
Some 17 soldiers and five other people allegedly smuggled or used synthetic marijuana via military mail.
South Korea raids US military bases in drugs probe
Another member of K-pop supergroup BTS has begun his mandatory military service in South ...
BTS member Suga begins alternative military service in South Korea
Quick Glance: BTS Star Suga Begins Military Duty in South Korea
- Suga is the third member of BTS to commence military service in the last 12 months.
- Due to the ongoing conflict between South Korea and North Korea, all capable men are required to serve in the military before turning 28 years old.
- In October of last year, all seven members announced their intentions to enlist in the military.
- As he has been deemed unfit for regular combat duty, Suga will serve in a social service role.
Suga, a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS, started his mandatory military service in South Korea Friday.
BTS member Suga begins military service in South Korea
Ukraine’s Defence Forces killed 490 Russian invaders over the past day ...
Ukraine's defenders kill almost 500 Russian soldiers and destroy 3 tanks in one day
Ukraine claims to have achieved a breakthrough in its counteroffensive in ...
“Not as fast as in the movies”
Ukrainian general speaks of breakthrough in the south
Thousands of ethnic Armenians fear for their safety despite Azerbaijan's promises.
Panic in Nagorno-Karabakh but Azerbaijan rejects fears of ethnic cleansing
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, believes that the Armed Forces of Ukraine ...
Zelenskyy expects Defence Forces to advance further on front by end of year
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Sept. 21, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The German government updated the list of military aid provided to Ukraine on Thursday ...
Ukraine to receive satellite communication equipment from Germany
Existing U.S. military operations supporting Ukraine's fight against Russia wil ...
Pentagon
Ukraine operations won’t be hit by likely U.S. government shutdown
A pair of F-35A Lockheed Martin (LMT.N) fighter jets have landed on a motorway for the first time ...
Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets land on motorway
Ariane Lavrilleux held over report showing Egypt used French intelligence to kill civilians.
French police arrest reporter over leaked secrets
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has reported that Ukrainian armoured vehicles ...
Ukraine reaches Russia's last defence line in Zaporizhzhia Oblast − ISW
The Ukrainian Defence Forces are now controlling the Bakhmut-Horlivka road under direct fire ...
Ukrainian soldiers control Bakhmut-Horlivka road under direct fire
The #Ukrainian military says it ‘successfully’ struck #Russia ’s #BlackSea fleet headquarters in occupied #Crimea in an #attack using #StormShadow and #SCALP cruise #missiles .
After an F-35 fighter jet disappeared into the South Carolina sky, a 911 operator received a confounding call ...
‘I’m not sure where the airplane is. … I ejected.’
Ukrainian soldiers are vowing to take back the shattered city of Bakhmut but face a long ...
Ukrainian troops vow to take back Bakhmut but say it won't be easy
Quick Glance: Russia Reports Intense Shelling of Bakhmut, Situation Tense
- Ukrainian forces heavily shell the city of Bakhmut and launch coordinated attacks on several villages in the region, according to a Russian official on Friday.
- He added: "The situation in Bakhmut remains tense, the city itself is under chaotic shelling."
- Pushilin listed several villages in the north of Donetsk near the city of Lyman that were allegedly attacked by Ukrainian forces, but claimed that the attacks had been repelled.
- He also stated that Ukrainian forces are massing assault battalions north of Bakhmut.
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said China had given an assurance that ...
Malaysia PM says China gave reassurance after map stirred South China Sea dispute
Quick Glance: China Commits to Continuing Negotiations on South China Sea
- Anwar receives assurance from Chinese premier to avoid escalation.
- Li emphasizes clearly that China will continue to negotiate.
- Malaysia rejects LGBTQ rights but calls for protection of the community.
- Selling or owning the banned material is subject to imprisonment and fines.
Units of the Offensive Guard of Ukraine have advanced deep into the Russians’ defence.
Ukraine's Offensive Guard advances deep into Russians' defence in south
Ukrainian armored vehicles have ...
Ukraine live briefing
Ukraine breaches Verbove; senior Russian leaders killed in Black Sea strike, Kyiv’s special forces say
Its backers should pray for a speedy victory—but plan for a long struggle
Ukraine faces a long war. A change of course is needed
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is delivering an ...
Zelenskyy delivers upbeat message to US lawmakers on war progress as some Republican support softens
Ukraines intelligence services may be behind a series of drone strikes and ...
CNN
Ukrainian intelligence services may be behind attacks on Wagner Group in Sudan
Zelenskyy’s stop in Washington noticeably lacked the ...
Zelenskyy asks Congress for more Ukraine aid as war continues. Here's what GOP said during shutdown fight
Russia is unable to protect Armenia, keep the supply corridor open, or secure peace. A lesson for Ukraine and the West.
Russia breaks its promise to Armenia
Quick Glance: Russia Fails to Keep Promise to Armenia
- The separatist leadership in the Nagorno-Karabakh region surrenders to the Azerbaijani military after intense fighting.
- The Nagorno-Karabakh forces had no means to defend against Azerbaijani precision artillery and drone attacks.
- Russia gives the green light for the advance of Azerbaijani forces.
- Moscow has not protected Armenia from Azerbaijani attacks, proving to be an unreliable partner.
The Fizzled-Out Promise of the Lockheed ‘Flatbed’: In 1980, a small team of engineers from Lockheed explored a bizarre concept, the likes of which had never been ...
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A group of Russian soldiers is apparently making serious allegations ...
Russian soldiers “hang themselves”
Bakhmut unit that apparently fled reports in video
Quick Glance: Russian soldiers accuse military leadership
- Russian soldiers make serious accusations against military leadership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived at the White House to meet US President Joe Biden, who is set to announce a new $325 million military aid ... Show more
The Biden administration announced on Wednesday it would deploy an additional 800 ...
Biden administration sending 800 new troops to border amid migrant crisis
Until General Mark Milley, no chairman of the Joint Chiefs had confronted the possibility that the president might provoke a coup ... Show more
Quick Glance: The Patriot: Mark Milley's Defense of the Constitution
- How General Mark Milley defended the Constitution against Donald Trump
- According to Robert Gates, former Secretary of Defense under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, no Joint Chiefs chairman has ever faced the same test as Milley.
- Milley referred to Trump as crazy.
- Milley emphasized that apologies are demonstrations of strength.
The Russian army has tried to regain the lost positions near Andriivka in Donetsk ...
Russian troops could not retake positions near Andriivka
General Staff
Tributes are pouring in on social media after three SA Navy crew ...
First woman in Africa to navigate a submarine among three killed in Kommetjie submarine tragedy
"Maintenance challenges negatively affect F-35 aircraft readiness," the Government ...
watchdog
F-35 fighters mission capable just over half the time
Quick Glance: F-35 fighter jets fly only 55% of the time, according to US watchdog
- Report on $160mn combat aircraft follows a crash in South Carolina
- Maintenance issues affect the fleet of F-35 fighter jets
- The fleet's mission-capable rate is only 55%, far below the Pentagon's target
- Maintenance challenges impact the readiness of F-35 aircraft
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has reported that Russian military personnel ...
Russians steal pets in Tokmak due to lack of money
General Staff
Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has held discussions with Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz.
Zelenskyy meets Scholz
Ukraine received a grant of $1.25 billion from the U.S. through the Multi-Donor Trust ...
Finance Ministry
Ukraine receives $1.25 billion from US in grant funding
Ukraine launched an overnight attack on the Saky air base in Russian-occupied Crimea ...
Media
Ukraine strikes Russian air base in Crimea
Institute for the Study of War in their Sept. 20 report analyzed a video appeal posted by the members of Russia's mobilized 1st Battalion of the 1442nd ... Show more
Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov opens up about the ongoing counteroffensive ...
Exclusive Interview With Ukraine's Spy Boss From His DC Hotel Room
In the west of Zaporizhzhia Oblast, the losses of Russian troops have increased significantly ...
ISW
Russian losses increase significantly in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
The increased frequency of China's military activities around Taiwan recently has ...
Taiwan raises concerns about situation 'getting out of hand' with China drills
Quick Glance: Taiwan Reports 'Abnormal' Chinese Movements and Amphibious Drills
- Taiwan's defense minister described recent Chinese military movements around Taiwan as 'abnormal' and highlighted amphibious exercises.
- Initial analysis indicates that China is conducting joint drills in September, including land, sea, air, and amphibious exercises.
- Taiwanese security sources state that China performs landing drills in the Dacheng Bay region.
- China has not commented on the drills around Taiwan, and the Chinese defense ministry has not responded to inquiries.
🇺🇸The United States will provide Ukraine with a new $325 million aid package, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced, CNN reported ... Show more
Palestinian leader speaks amid growing efforts to secure a normalization ...
PA’s Mahmoud Abbas tells UN there can be no Mideast peace without Palestinian state
A majority of the U.S. Senate backed U.S. Air Force chief General Charles Q. Brown on Wednesday to be ...
US Senate confirms Biden pick as top US military officer
Three South African navy personnel have died and a senior ...
3 South Africa navy personnel die after they are swept off a submarine deck during supply operation
Quick Glance: Three South African navy personnel swept off submarine deck by large waves, resulting in fatalities
- Three South African navy personnel have died after seven members of a submarine crew were swept off the vessel's deck by large waves, according to the country's department of defence.
- The South African National Defence Force, which comprises all the armed forces, confirmed that a female officer with the rank of lieutenant commander was among the three who died.
- South African armed forces analyst Dean Wingrin informed the defenceWeb website that the submarine was en route to the Cape Town waterfront for a three-day navy exhibition starting on Saturday.
- The navy has organized the exhibition to commemorate South Africa's Heritage Day national holiday on Sunday.
A successful operation by the Special Operations Forces of the Armed ...
"Crab trap"
Special Operations Forces strike Black Sea Fleet HQ during commanders' meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday offered a heartfelt thanks to Canada ...
Zelenskiy visits Canada with thanks for aid he says helped save thousands
The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to hit Russian military bases on the occupied ...
Ukrainian Missiles Struck Secret Russian Command Post in Crimea, SBU Claims
A fleet of inexpensive, mostly off-the-shelf drones is helping Ukrainian forces evade and target ...
Cheap Drones Help Ukraine Evade Russian Air Defenses
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the Armed Forces ...
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Security Service and Armed Forces of Ukraine attack secret Russian headquarters in Melitopol
The improvisation and decentralisation of the early part of the war will no longer ...
To endure a long war, Ukraine is remaking its army, economy and society
Ukraine launched a second missile attack on the Crimean city of Sevastopol early ...
Ukraine launches another missile attack in Crimea amid counteroffensive
Volodymyr Zelensky needs the US to give more aid to Ukraine, but some are growing wary of the hefty price tag.
US spending in Ukraine explained in four charts
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy sought to bolster US support for his country in Washington as he met with President Joe Biden amid skepticism among ... Show more
Some of the claimants said they have had cancer, blood disorders and ...
Nuclear veterans take legal action against MoD over ‘illegally withheld’ medical records
On-the-ground help will bolster Kyiv ...
Why America Should Send Military Advisers to Ukraine
On-the-Ground Help Will Bolster Kyiv Without Risking Escalation
Russia still controls a railway line near the recently liberated settlement of Klishchiivka ...
UK intelligence reports weakening of Russian positions in Bakhmut
A claim that Donald Trump ordered his military aides to avoid putting wounded veterans in the spotlight has enraged social media users.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled ...
Ukraine's Armed Forces repel attacks around 6 settlements and strike two electronic warfare systems
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