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April 4, 2024

US troops warned to brace for retaliation from Iran after strike kills top commanders

U.S. troops could face renewed attacks by Iran's proxies after Israel's strike against the Iranian consulate in Syria this week.

April 3, 2024

Baltimore bridge collapse: Underwater 3D images show mangled remains of Francis Scott Key Bridge

Photos released by the U.S. Navy show 3D sonar imaging of the Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage at the bottom of the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Maryland.

April 3, 2024

Biden ridiculed for 'obvious hypocrisy' as he condemns Israeli airstrike that killed aid workers in Gaza

President Biden has been labeled a hypocrite after he condemned a mistaken Israeli airstrike that killed food aid workers in Gaza earlier this week.

April 3, 2024

House Republicans demand Lloyd Austin investigate 'left-wing extremism' in military

House Republicans are calling on Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to investigate "left-wing extremism" after a U.S. airman self-immolated outside of the Israeli embassy in February.

April 3, 2024

US to sell 35 Blackhawk helicopters to Greece in $1.2B defense deal

Greece has approved the purchase of 35 Blackhawk helicopters from a U.S. defense contractor. The deal is part of Greece's efforts to modernize its military.

April 3, 2024

North Korea claims success in testing of new hypersonic missile as it expands nuclear program

North Korea has announced the successful testing of a new hypersonic missile powered by solid propellants, marking an advancement in its weapons program.

April 3, 2024

Ukraine lowers military draft age in effort to bolster troop numbers in war against Russia

Ukraine has reduced its military conscription age as a measure to bolster its forces depleted by over two years of war following Russia's full-scale invasion.

April 3, 2024

Haiti’s crisis isn’t ours and we need to keep it that way

Haiti is in the news once more for chaos, unrest and violence. But the Caribbean crisis shouldn't be used to push an American intervention. We need to stay out of it.

April 2, 2024

WATCH: Ukrainian drone strike creates huge fireball as Kyiv continues attack on Russian energy, weapons plants

The drone strike injured at least seven people after hitting a workers dormitory, Russian officials said after the attack, claiming that none of the industrial facilities suffered damage.

April 2, 2024

Norway seeks to boost military numbers through increase in conscripted soldiers

Norway's government announced plans to raise the number of conscripted soldiers from 9,000 to 13,500 by 2036, voicing the need for skilled military personnel.