Three killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv calls for more weapons: Russia attacks areas in eastern and southern Ukraine in retaliation for fatal ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/three-killed-in-russian-attacks-on-ukraine-as-kyiv-calls-for-more-weapons
Army Corps of Engineers to deploy 1,100 personnel to Baltimore: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is deploying more than 1,100 personnel to Baltimore, Md. ...
thehill.com/homenews/4560925-army-corps-of-engineers-to-deploy-1100-personnel-to-baltimore/
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Philippines ups stakes in China row, vows countermeasures to coastguard 'attacks'
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-defence-chief-reaffirms-support-philippines-chides-dangerous-chinese-conduct-2024-03-28/
South Korea is grappling with a demographic crisis, with its fertility rate — already the world's lowest — projected to fall to 0.68 in 2024. www.ft.com/content/bd481991-959b-46ba-98f0-a5d323d4d15c
The U.S. Military’s Investments Into Artificial Intelligence Are Skyrocketing: Driven by the Department of Defense, the US government's investments into ...
time.com/6961317/ai-artificial-intelligence-us-military-spending/
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 762: As the war enters its 762nd day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-762
France evacuates more than 170 French nationals from Haiti: France has evacuated more than 170 nationals and around 70 people of other nationalities from ...
france24.com/en/americas/20240327-france-evacuates-more-than-170-french-nationals-from-haiti
LIVE: View over Israel-Gaza border as seen from Israel
View over Israel-Gaza border as seen from Israel.
At least 32,490 Palestinians have been killed and ... Show more
Five Chinese nationals and one Pakistani were killed in an attack on their convoy in Bisham tehsil of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Shangla ... Show more
Quick Glance: Six Killed in Suicide Attack on Chinese Engineers in Pakistan
- A suicide bomber targeted a convoy of Chinese engineers in Pakistan, resulting in six fatalities.
- The engineers were en route to a dam construction site when the attack occurred.
- Attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan are seen as attempts to destabilize the country and create discord between Pakistan and its allies, notably China.
- Pakistan condemned the attack and emphasized the importance of the safety of Chinese nationals in the country.
KDF soldier sacked for 'burning a spy' awarded Sh5mwww.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001492126/kdf-soldier-sacked-for-burning-a-spy-awarded-sh5m
Security questions emerge as first charges are filed in Moscow terror attack
nytimes.com/live/2024/03/24/world/moscow-russia-attack-news
‘Waiting for a call from Daddy’: Sri Lankans die in Russia’s Ukraine war: At least two Sri Lankans have been killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/26/waiting-for-a-call-from-daddy-sri-lankans-die-in-ukraine-for-both-sides
Philippines says Chinese envoy summoned over 'aggressive actions' off reef
channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-philippines-south-china-sea-water-cannon-attack-chinese-envoy-summoned-4219456
Navy identifies Florida sailor who died while deployed in Red Sea: He embodied 'selfless character'
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/24/navy-florida-sailor-red-sea-oriola-michael-aregbesola/73087492007/
Chinese coast guard blasts Philippine boat with water cannon in disputed sea: Two Chinese coast guard ships have hit a Philippine supply boat with water cannons ...
apnews.com/article/south-china-sea-philippines-thomas-shoal-water-cannons-c9f35182db64c098cd47ecbf10f7966e
Quick Glance: Chinese Coast Guard Clashes with Philippine Boat
- Chinese coast guard ships hit a Philippine supply boat with water cannons Saturday near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, causing injuries to its navy crew members and heavy damage to the wooden vessel, Philippine officials said.
- The United States and Japan immediately expressed support for the Philippines and concern over Chinese aggression near the Second Thomas Shoal, which has seen repeated confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels.
- The high-seas confrontations have raised fears of a larger conflict involving China and the U.S., while Washington has conducted "freedom of navigation" operations in the area, a practice criticized by China.
- Despite overlapping claims by multiple countries, including China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Brunei, the South China Sea remains a contentious area with ongoing territorial disputes.
Russian Yamal landing ship critically damaged: The Russian landing ship Yamal was struck in temporarily occupied Sevastopol on 23 March ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/25/7447970/
Washington approves $228 million in US military aid to the three Baltic states, Estonia says
apnews.com/article/us-baltics-military-aid-estonia-latvia-lithuania-af6b938e56f2412cc5cee16182cb96c1
Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up with Pakistan flag on National Day - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/watch-burj-khalifa-lights-up-with-pakistan-flag-on-national-day
Column: Trump aims to round up undocumented migrants from California. Here’s how: Trump's California-born advisor says he would deploy troops to blue states to ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-03-25/column-trump-wants-to-round-up-over-a-million-undocumented-migrants-from-california-heres-how-he-might-do-it
Philippines summons Chinese envoy over latest reef clash: Manila has dared Beijing to take legal action over its claims to a disputed reef in the South China Sea ...
dw.com/en/philippines-summons-chinese-envoy-over-latest-reef-clash/a-68659287
How the Pentagon dug down and found $300M for Ukraine: The Defense Department this month found $300 million for weapons for Ukraine, even though the bill to fund ...
apnews.com/article/pentagon-ukraine-russia-war-funding-716ce5f7f336f1def7e000ac9170f190
We should not draw any red lines. Dutch Defence Minister Ollongren on cooperation in armament production and F-16s in Ukrainian sky
pravda.com.ua/eng/articles/2024/03/21/7447529/
Military armored vehicle crashes into Taiwan police station: Cloud Leopard driver was trying to avoid hittng a cyclist
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5121501
Ukraine and Denmark sign memorandum of cooperation in defence procurement – photo
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/25/7448041/
Deadly Russian attack rocks Odesa; Ukraine vows to defeat ‘lunatic’ Putin: At least 21 people killed in one of the war’s worst assaults on port city as Russia ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/21/ukraine-strikes-russian-oil-refineries-sending-prices-ever-upward
UK announces new military support package for Ukraine featuring drones and air defence systems
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/22/7447759/
Ugandan president promotes his son Muhoozi Kainerugaba to military chief: President Museveni has denied speculation that he is grooming his son as his successor.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68635411
Biden administration gauges Israeli compliance with laws of war : The State Department must soon assess whether Israeli assurances are “credible and reliable ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/22/israel-gaza-arms-transfer-law/
U.S. to review Israeli assurances it is not violating international law: Israel has been accused of violating the laws of war in Gaza. Now it has to prove ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/20/israel-gaza-weapons-international-law/
Britain boosts spending on complex weapons: Over the last four years, the United Kingdom has demonstrated a marked 48.05% increase in its spending on complex ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-boosts-spending-on-complex-weapons/
Top former US generals say failures of Biden administration in planning drove chaotic fall of Kabul
apnews.com/article/afghanistan-kabul-milley-taliban-biden-620fd2ca8187389da38ddcf3f9466fbd
Brazilian military leaders told police Bolsonaro presented a plan to reverse the 2022 election
apnews.com/article/bolsonaro-military-chiefs-testimonies-arrest-fb03d16461fab0d31846d630fb93acc1
Quick Glance: Former Brazil Military Chiefs Implicate Bolsonaro in Coup Conspiracy
- Former military commanders in Brazil state that President Bolsonaro was involved in a coup.
- The testimonies suggest that Bolsonaro aimed to declare martial law to prevent President Lula from taking power.
- Despite evidence, Bolsonaro denied any coup involvement and evaded handing over power to Lula.
- Investigations reveal Bolsonaro attempted to organize a coup involving active and retired military officers.
Sheriff had cause to take Maine mass shooting killer into protective custody beforehand, report says
apnews.com/article/maine-mass-shooting-lewiston-interim-report-3f3720c3213ca39aeeb166eb5e7a86b8
After Another Subway Shooting, NYC Wrestles With Question of Safety: Even with the National Guard patrolling the system, some New Yorkers say they don’t feel ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/16/nyregion/subway-shooting-national-guard-safety.html
We will target Russians' most vulnerable points – Zelenskyy: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the evening of 15 March that he had held ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/15/7446686/
Pentagon to give Ukraine $300 million in weapons even as it lacks funds to replenish US stockpile
apnews.com/article/ukraine-supplemental-war-russia-congress-4aa3731543757156858c2211773a5621
Quick Glance: U.S. Sending $300 Million in Weapons to Ukraine
- The Biden administration announced sending up to $300 million in weapons to Ukraine, sourced from savings from under-bid contracts.
- The package includes air defense interceptors, artillery rounds, and armor systems to hold off advancing Russian troops for a few weeks.
- The Senate passed an emergency aid bill with $60.1 billion for Ukraine, but its fate in the House is uncertain.
- The political paralysis in the U.S. has led to critical shortages on Ukraine's battlefields as Russia continues to bombard the country.
Gaza medics tell BBC that Israeli troops beat and humiliated them after hospital raid
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68513408
Ukraine's Security Service detains Russian agent plotting to blow up railway in Kharkiv Oblast
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/14/7446412/
Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, aid ship headed for Gaza, ceasefire talks stall: The first maritime humanitarian aid shipment to Gaza since the war began is on ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-03-13-24/
Putin is set to win 6 more years in power. Here’s how it will affect the war and Russia’s relations
bostonherald.com/2024/03/13/putin-is-set-to-win-6-more-years-in-power-heres-how-it-will-affect-the-war-and-russias-relations/
Quick Glance: Putin poised to win 6 more years: Impact on Ukraine and Russia
- Putin is set to win another six-year term, affecting the Ukraine war and Russia's relations.
- Putin's campaign focuses on fulfilling his goals in Ukraine, framing the conflict as a battle against the West.
- The economy's resilience and Putin's promises to extend subsidized mortgages have boosted his popularity.
- Putin's crackdown on dissent has silenced critics, paving the way for an increasingly authoritarian regime.
Malachy McCourt, Actor, Memoirist and Gadabout, Dies at 92: Playing the professional Irishman, he returned from Limerick to New York where he tended bar and ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/11/books/malachy-mccourt-dead.html
Ukraine's defence intelligence chief says attacks on Russian ships are in preparation for Crimea operation
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/11/7445976/
India troops begin Maldives pullout after pro-China leader’s order: Reports: The two countries agreed to a withdrawal of 89 Indian soldiers and their support ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/12/india-troops-begin-maldives-pullout-after-pro-china-leaders-order-reports
U.S. forces fly in to beef up security at embassy in Haiti and evacuate nonessential personnel
nbcnews.com/news/world/us-forces-fly-beef-security-embassy-haiti-evacuate-nonessential-person-rcna142672
Quick Glance: Understanding Haiti’s Armed Gangs: Origins and Demands
- Armed groups have long rocked daily life and politics in Haiti.
- The rivalry between the two major gang coalitions - G9 and GPep - dominates Port-au-Prince.
- The origins of the gangs are closely associated with political parties and elites in Haiti.
- The armed groups have become autonomous entities and seek political power.
Two National Guard soldiers, Border Patrol agent identified after deadly helicopter crash
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/11/helicopter-crash-texas-national-guard-soldiers/72928061007/
Freedom of Russia Legion promises surprises for Putin's elections: Fighting underway in Belgorod Oblast
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/13/7446359/
After Woman Loses Feet in Subway Shoving, Her Boyfriend Is Charged: Christian Valdez was charged with attempted murder after the police said he pushed his ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/10/nyregion/subway-shove-amputation.html
As Haiti reels under a state of emergency, the US military said it airlifted non-essential embassy personnel and added forces to bolster embassy security reut.rs/48kNthf
Military airlifts American personnel out of Haiti embassy as country spirals into violence
usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/03/10/haiti-violence-military-american-staff-embassy/72921747007/
WATCH: Sweden officially joins NATO: The White House said that having Sweden as a NATO ally “will make the United States and our allies even safer.”
pbs.org/newshour/world/sweden-officially-joins-nato
Quick Glance: Sweden Celebrates NATO Membership
- Almost two years after applying, many Swedes are relieved as Sweden officially joins NATO.
- Support for membership grew amidst Russian aggression in the region in the mid-2010s.
- Despite some opposition, most Swedes support NATO membership and feel safer.
- Increased military presence and cooperation post-NATO accession could spark public discussions.
UK Ministry of Defence handout footage showed a Royal Navy warship shooting down one of more than 30 drones that British, US and French forces said they downed ... Show more
Taylor Swift's Singapore leg spurs bad blood in SE Asia. Neighbors can't shake it off
npr.org/2024/03/07/1236282902/taylor-swift-eras-tour-singapore-concert-southeast-asia
As a fifth term for Vladimir Putin looms, Russia is stepping up its war on its own people
cnn.com/2024/03/09/europe/putin-russia-election-repression-intl/
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Prosecutors say US Army analyst accused of selling military secrets to China used crypto
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/08/korbein-schultz-not-guilty-plea-military-secrets-china/72901128007/
Quick Glance: US Soldier Accused of Selling Secrets to China
- US Army soldier Korbein Schultz indicted for selling national defense secrets to China.
- Indictment includes charges of unlawfully communicating defense information, exporting defense articles to China, and bribery.
- Starting in June 2022, Schultz allegedly shared US military operations info with a co-conspirator in China, including details on advanced military helicopters and Chinese military tactics.
- Conspirators enticed Schultz with wealth and racing perks, attempting to conceal their activities by labeling online transactions as 'car customizations.'
Israel's Chief Sephardic Rabbi: If they force us to go to the army, we'll all leave the country
haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-03-10/ty-article/.premium/chief-sephardic-rabbi-if-they-force-us-to-go-to-the-army-well-leave-israel/0000018e-2768-d152-ad8e-2fe86ad80000
Biden Admin Quietly Approves 100+ Arms Sales to Israel While Claiming Concern for Civilians in Gaza
democracynow.org/2024/3/7/josh_paul_israel_gaza_war
Ministers urge government to increase defence spending in highly unusual intervention
news.sky.com/story/ministers-urge-government-to-increase-defence-spending-in-highly-unusual-intervention-13090562
National Guard in the Subway? New Yorkers Have Their Doubts.: Some commuters said they felt safer after learning that heavily armed soldiers would patrol the ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/07/nyregion/nyc-subway-national-guard.html
U.S. sends ship to build Gaza aid pier; Biden expresses hope for cease-fire: President Biden said a cease-fire during Ramadan, which begins Monday ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/10/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Quick Glance: US Aid: Port Construction in Gaza
- A US military vessel is en route to the Middle East to construct a temporary port off the coast of Gaza.
- Departing from a military base in Virginia, the support ship General Frank S Besson set sail on Saturday.
- The establishment of the floating harbor is a part of US aid for Gaza.
- The construction of the pier with the assistance of 1,000 soldiers may take up to 60 days - none will set foot on land.
National Guard Member And Tween Daughter Fatally Shot, 1 Suspect On The Lam: Police said they found Chasity Nunez with "numerous gunshot wounds throughout her ...
huffpost.com/entry/national-guardswoman-daughter-shot_n_65eb2d18e4b0c77c7416681e
National Guard Can’t Carry Long Guns While Checking Bags in Subway: Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an order forbidding the weapons at bag-check stations on Wednesday ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/09/nyregion/long-guns-subway.html
UK has no 'credible' plan to fund military equipment as multibillion-pound deficit revealed
news.sky.com/story/uk-has-no-credible-plan-to-fund-military-equipment-as-multibillion-pound-deficit-revealed-report-13089653
Size of UK armed forces shrinks by more than 7,000 personnel in a year: Military chiefs are increasingly concerned about recruitment and the need to retain ...
news.sky.com/story/size-of-uk-armed-forces-shrinks-by-more-than-7-000-personnel-in-a-year-13089861
Army intelligence analyst arrested for allegedly selling U.S. secrets : Korbein Schultz, who served in the Army, received 14 payments totaling $42 ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/07/korbein-schultz-army-secrets-indictment/
International Criminal Court issues warrant for two Russian military leaders: The two military leaders are sought by the International Criminal Court in ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/05/icc-russia-ukraine-kobylashn-sokolov/
Quick Glance: Arrest Warrants Issued for 2 Russian Officers over War Crimes
- The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two high-ranking Russian military officers who are wanted for targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, causing excessive harm to civilians according to the judges' findings.
- The warrants are for Russian Lieutenant General Sergei Ivanovich Kobylash, who served as commander of the Long-Range Aviation of the Aerospace Force during the alleged crimes, and Russian Navy Admiral Viktor Kinolayevich Sokolov, who led the Black Sea Fleet.
- The charges include war crimes and crimes against humanity related to their involvement in attacks on civilian objects and inhumane actions towards the population.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin praised the warrants as a significant step towards justice for the victims of the war.
Bestselling US author Kristin Hannah honours Vietnam War nurses in new novel, The Women
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-08/vietnam-war-nurses-the-women-kristin-hannah/103556998
Pro-Palestinian group sues Canada over military exports to Israel: Pro-Palestinian and human rights advocates in Canada on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the ...
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Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Group Sues Canada Over Military Exports to Israel
- Pro-Palestinian campaigners file lawsuit to halt Canadian military exports to Israel.
- Lawsuit argues Canadian laws prohibit exports to Israel due to potential violations of international law.
- Canada has approved new permits for military exports to Israel since the Gaza war.
- Other NATO allies, such as the US and the Netherlands, also face lawsuits over the Gaza conflict.
The Philippines says it won't let China remove a Filipino military outpost on a disputed shoal
apnews.com/article/south-china-sea-philippines-tension-clash-thomas-5024df819b8ae87b99c24e179f9da774
Newborns die of hunger and mothers struggle to feed their children as Israel’s siege condemns Gazans to starvation
cnn.com/2024/03/06/middleeast/israel-gaza-starvation-siege-mothers-babies-intl/
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Spending leaves British military capability ‘in question’: There is a £16.9 billion deficit between the MOD budget and the required funding for desired military ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/spending-leaves-british-military-capability-in-question/
ICC seeks Russian officers' arrest as UN nuclear chief meets Putin: All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.
euronews.com/2024/03/06/icc-seeks-arrest-of-2-russian-officers-ukrainian-sea-drones-reportedly-sank-russian-warshi
Ukraine claims it has sunk another Russian warship in the Black Sea: Ukraine claims it has sunk another Russian warship in the Black Sea using high-tech sea ...
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-sea-drones-a316215f5d9fc88a488ef2d99eb828c9
Canada faces lawsuit over military exports to Israel: Canada says the exports are "non-lethal", but critics argue they may still violate international law.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68451085
Quick Glance: Legal Action Against Canada for Military Exports to Israel
- A coalition of Canadian lawyers is filing a lawsuit against Canada's Global Affairs Ministry over the export of military goods and technology to Israel during the Gaza conflict.
- Their argument posits that the exports could potentially contribute to human rights violations against Palestinians.
- Since the onset of the war on 7 October, Canada has granted export permits to Israel totaling at least C$28.5m ($21m).
- The lawsuit's aim is to prevent further exports from Canada to Israel, citing concerns of legality and international obligations.
Defense Department analyzing possible spy balloon discovered off Alaskan coast: The Defense Department is analyzing a balloon discovered by fishermen off the ...
cnn.com/2024/03/06/politics/defense-department-analyzing-possible-spy-balloon-alaska/
VIP health system for top US officials risked jeopardizing care for rank-and-file soldiers
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/06/pentagon-healthcare-prioritized-top-us-officials-over-rank-and-file/72856461007/
Lithuania sends 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine: Lithuania has handed over another batch of military assistance to Ukraine, which includes 155mm artillery ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3837018-lithuania-sends-155mm-artillery-shells-to-ukraine.html
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Two High-Ranking Russian Military Officers: The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two high-ranking ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/6/headlines/icc_issues_arrest_warrants_for_two_high_ranking_russian_military_officers
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