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US’s Hegseth shared military information in second Signal chat, reports say | Military News
Reports come after defence chief attracted scrutiny last month over discussions of US military plans in another group chat. United…
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Hegseth shared detailed military plans in second Signal chat that included his wife and brother
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared detailed plans about a military operation against the Houthis in Yemen on a…
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Could an earthquake shift the balance in Myanmar’s civil war? | Military News
Bangkok, Thailand – As Myanmar slowly recovers from the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that killed thousands in March, an even greater…
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Romanian troops simulate urban warfare in Bucharest to boost military readiness
ADVERTISEMENT Romanian troops took to a mock battlefield in the heart of Bucharest to simulate urban warfare, as the Romanian…
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Myanmar military government defends rule minutes before deadly quake hits | Aung San Suu Kyi
Moments before Myanmar’s deadliest quake in a century, General Zaw Min Tun defended military rule, dismissed war crimes claims, and…
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Gabon military leader Brice Oligui Nguema wins presidential election | Elections News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Head of caretaker government and leader of 2023 coup wins presidential race, according to provisional results. Gabon’s…
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Trump authorizes military control over federal land at southern border
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday issued a directive ordering the military to assume control of specific federal…
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First presidential vote since military coup
People are heading to the polls to pick the next president of Gabon, where for the first time in decades…
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Ukrainian allies pledge €21bn in fresh military support to Kyiv
Jonathan Beale Defence correspondent Getty Images Ukraine’s European allies have pledged €21bn (£18.2bn) in a new tranche of military support…
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Ukraine allies pledge €21 billion in new military support
BRUSSELS — Ukraine’s key allies from across the globe have announced €21 billion in new military support at a meeting…
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US fires Greenland military base chief for ‘undermining’ Vance
WASHINGTON — The head of the US military base in Greenland has been fired after she reportedly sent an email…
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UN slams Myanmar’s ruling military for breaching truce amid quake recovery | Human Rights News
The Myanmar army has carried out over 120 attacks after the deadly March 28 earthquake, with more than half of…
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US fires Greenland military base chief for ‘undermining’ JD Vance
The commander of the US military base in Greenland has been fired after she reportedly sent an email distancing herself…
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UK sends military chief to China for first visit in 10 years
LONDON — The head of the British armed forces has visited China for the first time in a decade. Admiral…
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UK announces further £450m military support to Ukraine
LONDON — The British government has announced a further £450m ($587m) in military support to Kyiv, as the UK and…
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Defence secretary pledges £450m military ‘surge’ to Ukraine
The government has announced a further £450m of military support to Kyiv, as the UK and Germany prepare to host…
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Myanmar’s military drafts thousands in first year of conscription drive | Military News
Bangkok, Thailand – Aung, a high school English teacher, figured it was high time to leave Myanmar the day the…
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Iran says it is ready for nuclear deal if US stops military threats
TEHRAN — Iran is ready to engage with the US at talks on Saturday over its nuclear program “with a…
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Iran says it is ready for nuclear deal if US stops military threats
AFP A mural on the wall of the former US embassy in Tehran depicts the Iranian government’s view of negotiations…
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Saudi, US military leaders discuss enhanced defense cooperation in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Fayyadh Al-Ruwaili met with Commander of the…
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Myanmar’s military junta chief joins Bangkok summit in rare trip abroad | Military News
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing is under multiple global sanctions and is also wanted by the ICC for crimes against…
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Israel announces expansion of military operation in Gaza to seize ‘large areas’ of land
JERUSALEM — Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday a major expansion of the military’s operation in Gaza involving the…
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Military clash ‘almost inevitable’ if Iran nuclear talks fail, France says | Politics News
Diplomatic failure on Iran deal could lead to military confrontation, French foreign minister warns. France’s foreign minister has warned of…
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DR Congo spares three convicted US coup accomplices of capital punishment | Military News
Their death sentences over the botched 2024 coup effort have been commuted to life imprisonment. The Democratic Republic of the…
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Ruling military announces temporary ceasefire
Myanmar’s military has announced a temporary ceasefire to speed up relief and reconstruction efforts following last week’s devastating earthquake. In…
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Israel to expand military operation and seize ‘large areas’ of Gaza
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says the military will expand its operation in Gaza and seize “large areas” of the…
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US attacks kill 4 in Yemen as second aircraft carrier sent to Middle East | Military News
The Houthi Health Ministry says the latest US attack struck a water management building in the Hodeidah region. Four people…
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Putin orders Russia’s largest military call-up in over a decade
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the conscription of 160,000 men aged 18 to 30 for mandatory military…
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Putin begins biggest Russian military call-up for years
President Vladimir Putin has called up 160,000 men aged 18-30, Russia’s highest number of conscripts since 2011, as the country…
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Chinese military launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan as warning against independence
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence said it had tracked 19 Chinese navy vessels in the waters surrounding the island in…
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Sudan’s Burhan vows to eliminate RSF in Eid message after key military gains in Omdurman
KHARTOUM — Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan vowed Saturday that the war against the paramilitary Rapid…
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Defense, interior, and national guard ministers extend Eid greetings, praise efforts of military and security personnel
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman received commanders and senior officials from the Ministry…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,129 | Military News
These are the key developments on day 1,129 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Here is the situation on Saturday, March…
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US Vice President tours US military base on controversial visit to Greenland
The trip to the semi-autonomous Danish territory comes as relations between the US and the Nordic country nosedived after President…
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King appoints Prince Khalid bin Bandar advisor at MOFA and Saleh Al-Harbi chief of Military Apparatus
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has appointed Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin…
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Army in full control of Khartoum, Sudan military leader says
PORT SUDAN — Sudan’s military leader, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has visited the presidential palace in Khartoum, after landing at…
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Macron announces €2 billion in additional military aid for Ukraine
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged an additional €2 billion in military aid to Ukraine. The announcement came…
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Israeli military kills Hamas spokesman as Gaza assault continues | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Hamas spokesperson Abdel-Latif al-Qanoua was killed when Israeli fighters jets bombed his tent shelter in northern Gaza. A Hamas spokesperson…
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US Army says vehicle of four missing soldiers found in Lithuania | Military News
Lithuania’s military said four US soldiers and a tracked vehicle had gone missing on Tuesday afternoon. The United States Army…
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Netherlands wants to double its military personnel by 2030
AMSTERDAM — The Dutch Ministry of Defense has confirmed it aims to more than double its military personnel, from 70,000…
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Five takeaways from leaked US top military meeting
EPA Trump and his top aides have consistently raised concerns about footing the bill for European defence Washington DC is…
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‘A shocking breach’: Trump officials leak military attacks to The Atlantic | Donald Trump News
The administration of United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that a journalist from The Atlantic magazine was included in…
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Germany is unlocking billions to supercharge its military
BERLIN — “Do you think you can trust Putin?” German Brig. Gen. Ralf Hammerstein asks with a wry smile. It’s…
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Pentagon launches leak probe after Musk lashes out over ‘false’ claims of military briefings
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has initiated a polygraph investigation to identify the source of a reported leak involving national security…
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North Korean president pledges unwavering support for Russia’s military efforts
PYONGYANG — North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reaffirmed his country’s steadfast support for Russia’s military efforts and strategic objectives,…
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Sudan’s military retakes Republican Palace in Khartoum in blow to RSF
Sudan, a nation in northeastern Africa, has been unstable since a popular uprising forced the removal of longtime autocratic President…
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Comitting military support for Ukraine is challenging for the EU – Radio Schuman
Europe needs to upscale its support for Ukraine as Donal Trump more towards Moscow, but it seems challenging for EU…
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EU leaders reject Putin’s demand to halt military aid to Ukraine
BRUSSELS — The European Union has rejected Vladimir Putin’s demand that military assistance to Ukraine should be completely halted as…
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EU leaders, except Orbán, reject Putin’s demand to halt military aid to Ukraine
Despite Putin’s demand, the EU insists Ukraine should have “its own robust military and defence capabilities as an essential component.”…
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Anger as Indonesia law allows the military bigger role in government
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s parliament has passed controversial changes to legislation that will allow its military a bigger role in government.…
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