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May 30, 2024

China says military drills around Taiwan met goals, warns of further action if provoked

China's military successfully achieved its objectives during two days of exercises around Taiwan, a defense ministry spokesperson reported. The drills occurred last week.

May 30, 2024

Pressure grows on Biden admin to allow Ukraine to use US weapons to hit Russia: 'rather unfortunate'

Russia has reportedly increased its fortifications along the border, from which its forces may strike major Ukrainian targets, such as the city of Kharkiv, while Ukraine must show restraint.

May 29, 2024

US Coast Guard offloads $468M worth of confiscated cocaine

The U.S. Coast Guard announced it has unloaded approximately 33,768 pounds of cocaine in San Diego, California, with an estimated value of $468 million.

May 29, 2024

Ukraine's military seeing impact of US weapons delivery on battlefield, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday voiced the impact of U.S. weapon deliveries on stabilizing the frontline in Ukraine during a press conference.

May 29, 2024

Rare dispute reveals China and North Korea's ongoing discord over nuclear weapons

North Korea's recent criticism of China has revealed tensions between the two nations. North Korea condemned China, Japan and South Korea for discussing denuclearization.

May 29, 2024

Germany lifts mandatory COVID vaccination requirement for military following committee recommendation

Germany has lifted the mandate for military service members to be vaccinated against COVID-19, a rule that had been in place since late 2021, officials say.

May 29, 2024

D-Day veteran, 101, heads to France for 80th anniversary of Normandy landings

Jake Larson, a 101-year-old World War Two veteran, is preparing to journey to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Larson aims to honor his fallen comrades.

May 29, 2024

Child care staffing shortages leave 9,000 military children on waitlists

Maj. Erin A. Williams joins 'Fox & Friends' to explain her struggle to secure affordable child care at duty stations as military-run centers feel the impact of the nationwide staffing crisis.

May 29, 2024

Poland to fortify border with Belarus after soldier is stabbed by migrant

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced fortifications along the border with Belarus after a soldier was seriously wounded in a knife attack by a migrant.

May 29, 2024

Sweden pledges record $1.2B in military aid to Ukraine, including advanced air defense

Sweden has agreed to donate $1.23 billion in military aid to Ukraine. It includes air defense, artillery ammunition and armored vehicles, officials say.