U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 410

May 31, 2024

China's hesitation to discuss Russia-Ukraine war raises concerns of pro-Moscow stance

China has displayed hesitance to engage in discussions about the Russia-Ukraine war, voicing reservations. The country has claimed to have a neutral stance.

May 31, 2024

Kim Jong Un supervised drills simulating attacks on South Korea, North Korea says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised drills with multiple rocket launchers, demonstrating the nation's readiness for a preemptive strike against South Korea.

May 31, 2024

Combat in part of north Gaza is over, Israeli military says

Israeli forces have shifted their focus to disrupting Hamas activities in Rafah, South Gaza, after days of intense fighting in north Gaza, military officials say.

May 31, 2024

Ukraine's military recruits thousands of prison inmates with promise of forgiven sentences

Ukraine is enlisting prisoners to fight against Russia in an effort to bolster its military numbers in the war against Russia. More than 4,000 inmates have applied to join.

May 31, 2024

Meet the American who invented windshield wipers, Mary Anderson, Alabama entrepreneur

Mary Anderson was born in Alabama months after the tragedy of the Civil War. She helped her state rebuild, then went on to create windshield wipers — long before auto titans realized the potential.

May 30, 2024

Slovenia's government endorses recognition of a Palestinian state, sends to parliament for approval

Slovenia's Prime Minister Robert Golob said his government has endorsed a move to recognize a Palestinian state and has sent a recognition proposal to parliament.

May 30, 2024

Russia relocates military troops to bolster forces in critical Kharkiv region

Russia is increasing its troop concentration in the Kharkiv region, where its forces have made significant advances during a spring offensive, officials say.

May 30, 2024

North Korea fires missile barrage off eastern coast following failed satellite launch

North Korea has fired a barrage of ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea days after its failed spy satellite launch, according to South Korea’s military.

May 30, 2024

On this day in history, May 30, 1868, first Decoration Day is held in remembrance of those lost in war

The first Decoration Day was held on this day in history, May 30, 1868, as a precursor to Memorial Day, a day of remembrance to honor all those who died in war in service to our nation.

May 29, 2024

Rafah offensive by Israel didn't cross Biden's 'red line,' White House says

White House officials said the attacks on Rafah by Israel have not constituted a major ground operation, nor have they crossed Biden's 'red line.'