U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 417

May 24, 2024

Egypt agrees to send aid trucks through Israeli crossing to Gaza but impact is unclear

Egypt has agreed to send U.N. humanitarian aid trucks into Gaza through Israel's main crossing, although it's unclear if they will be able to enter the area.

May 24, 2024

French court sentences 3 Syrian officials to life in prison in absentia for war crimes

In a landmark case against Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime, three Syrian officials have been sentenced by a Paris court to life in prison for war crimes.

May 24, 2024

Putin wants Ukraine ceasefire on current frontlines, sources say

Four sources say that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready for a negotiated ceasefire that recognizes current battlefield lines in order to halt the war in Ukraine.

May 24, 2024

Lindsey Graham tells UN International Court of Justice to 'go to hell' over ruling against Israel

Sen. Lindsey Graham told the International Court of Justice "to go to hell" after its ruling against Israel on Friday.

May 24, 2024

Defense Secretary Austin transfers power for medical procedure

Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin transfers power before his elective, nonsurgical procedure that is not related to his cancer diagnosis.

May 24, 2024

'American Sniper' and other war movies based on real-life military members

True stories of those who have served in the military have been shared with audiences through film. "American Sniper," "Lone Survivor" and "Hacksaw Ridge" are a few examples.

May 24, 2024

Judge bars prosecutors from using some salacious evidence in Hunter Biden's gun trial

The judge presiding over Hunter Biden's federal gun case in Delaware ruled that prosecutors on Special Counsel David Weiss' team cannot use some salacious evidence in the first son's trial.

May 24, 2024

Memorial Day: Important facts about the solemn American holiday

This year, Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 27. Here are 10 fascinating facts about the federal holiday, from its history and traditions to the fallen soldiers who are being honored.

May 24, 2024

Russian attack destroys train tracks in Ukrainian border region amid evacuation of children

Officials say a Russian attack has destroyed train tracks in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region. Russia’s Kharkiv push appears to be a coordinated new offensive.

May 24, 2024

Hungary PM Orbán declares intent to opt out of NATO efforts to support Ukraine

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced that Hungary will seek to opt out of NATO operations aimed at supporting Ukraine, according to officials.