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Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in disputed Kashmir

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:55:47 -0400

As tensions soared following a deadly attack on tourists, Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged fire along their frontier in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.

Trump’s goodwill tested as Putin ignores peace efforts during Witkoff's visit

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:38:51 -0400

Trump's goodwill is being tested as Russian President Putin continues to pummel Ukrainian civilians and the U.S. pushes for a peace plan Moscow has yet to agree to.

Russia 'ready to make a deal' on Ukraine war, Lavrov says

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:47:14 -0400

Russia is ready to make a deal with Ukraine, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. This comes after President Donald Trump's demand that Russian President Vladimir Putin stop deadly strikes in Ukraine.

Russian general killed in Moscow-area car bombing, investigators say

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:12:43 -0400

A Russian general died Friday in a car bombing in Balashikha, a city just outside of Moscow, according to officials.

World Economic Forum greenlights new investigation into whistleblower claims against founder Klaus Schwab

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:30:50 -0400

The World Economic Forum board said it supports an "independent investigation" into former chairman of the globalist body, Klaus Schwab.

French student arrested after stabbing attack leaves 1 dead, 3 injured at private Catholic school

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:51:06 -0400

French police arrested a student after he allegedly killed another student in a stabbing attack at his private Catholic school in Nantes.

Israel pauses as the Jewish state honors and remembers victims of the Holocaust

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:27:23 -0400

Israel marked Holocaust Remembrance Day as the nation came to a standstill to remember the victims of the Nazi genocide against the Jews.

India vows to hunt terrorists ‘to the ends of the earth’ as tensions with Pakistan rise after Kashmir attack

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:40:48 -0400

India is vowing to hunt down terrorists "to the ends of the earth" as tensions are escalating with Pakistan in the wake of a deadly attack in India's Kashmir region.

A weakened Hezbollah leads some in Lebanon to talk of peace with Israel as US pushes sides together

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:18:32 -0400

Lebanese citizens are reportedly beginning to discuss normalization with Israel following the crushing blow dealt to the Iran-backed terror proxy Hezbollah by Israel.

US–Russia flashpoint looms over Putin's plans for African naval base

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:00:52 -0400

Russian plans for a naval base in Sudan to secure a foreign port are alarming the U.S. and risking new tensions with Moscow as Putin races to join the naval powers circling the strategic Red Sea.

5 quotes from Cardinal Robert Sarah, a favorite among conservatives to succeed Pope Francis

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:55:42 -0400

Conservatives cite Cardinal Robert Sarah's comments on defying woke gender ideology and remembering the West's Christian roots after Pope Francis' death.

Russia blamed for overnight strike on Kyiv that killed at least 9, injured dozens, including children

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:40:01 -0400

Ukrainian authorities say Russia is responsible for an overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv that killed at least nine people and injured another 70, including children.

Nuclear watchdog urges 'trust but verify' that Iran engages in good-faith negotiations

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:40:53 -0400

As the U.S. prepares for its third round of nuclear discussions with Iran, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has warned to "trust but verify" and said his U.N. group should lead on certifying Iran's reliability.

India downgrades ties with Pakistan after attack on Kashmir tourists

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:38:05 -0400

A day after suspected militants killed 26 people and injured 17 more at a tourist destination in Kashmir, India announced new measures to downgrade its ties with Pakistan.

Palestinian leader demands Hamas release remaining hostages

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:51:39 -0400

The Palestinian Authority president called on Hamas to release the hostages, disarm and cease its governance of Gaza, as the world pushes for an end to the ongoing war.

Trump insists Ukraine-Russia peace deal is close, but mistrust in Putin leaves experts skeptical

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:30:41 -0400

Just days after Trump threatened to abandon peace talks, he tells reporters there's a "very good chance" Russia and Ukraine will reach a deal this week, but experts are skeptical.

Pope Francis’ body is transferred to St. Peter's Basilica for public viewing

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:50:27 -0400

Catholic cardinals performed the ritual ceremony on Wednesday to transfer Pope Francis’ body to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public viewing.

Pope Francis to lie in state, mourners welcome: What to expect from the pontiff's funeral

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:00:15 -0400

Pope Francis' Mass is scheduled for April 26. He is to be buried at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.

Trump extends 'deepest sympathies' after gunmen kill 20 in India's Kashmir region

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:27:32 -0400

President Donald Trump vowed that the U.S. stands strong with India against "terrorism" after gunmen reportedly killed 20 people in the Kashmir region.

Pope Francis’ last words revealed as Vatican describes his final hours

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:09:28 -0400

Pope Francis expressed heartfelt words to his personal health care assistant before his death in the early morning hours of Easter Monday.

Iran ramps up state executions amid nuclear talks with US

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:06:00 -0400

Security experts are urging the U.S. to consider Iran's human rights abuses in its nuclear talks with Tehran as executions continue to escalate under Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Russia reduces sentence for American Robert Woodland, who was convicted on drug charges

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:56:29 -0400

A Russian court reportedly shortened the sentence of detained American Robert Woodland, who has been held overseas following a drug trafficking conviction.

The long line of the papacy: Francis' death renews focus on the church's most powerful figures

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:00:02 -0400

Peter was the first pontiff of the Catholic church, and several popes have been considered "great" in the interim.

Pope Francis emphasized Catholicism globally, reached beyond US, Europe into impoverished nations

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:00:10 -0400

Pope Francis brought attention to the Catholic Church in impoverished areas around the globe that are often ignored.

First photos released of Pope Francis in his casket; funeral set for Saturday

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:53:38 -0400

The first pictures of Pope Francis' body following his death were released on Tuesday, and his funeral has been scheduled for Saturday morning.

Defense News

With Indo-Pacific undersea cables at risk, companies tout their tech

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:20:45 +0000

Taiwan has reported five cases of seabed cable damage this year already, compared with just three each in 2023 and 2024.

Netherlands to buy anti-torpedo weapon, tracked armor, new rifle

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:25:05 +0000

Total spending on the planned projects will be at least €1.45 billion (US$1.65 billion), based on the lower end of the budget range for each project.

In search of new partners, Russia courts Gulf countries

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:41:06 +0000

Iran, Russia and China held their fifth joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Oman last month.

Trump says Zelenskyy is prolonging war in Ukraine over Crimea question

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:29:23 +0000

“There is nothing to talk about. It is our land, the land of the Ukrainian people,” Zelenskyy said.

Marines deploy drone-killing MADIS system for Balikatan drills

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0000

The exercise marks the first time the aerial defense system has been deployed outside the U.S. with a U.S. Marine Corps unit.

Spanish spending spike to help hit NATO budget target this year

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:32:14 +0000

Spain so far has been among the alliance’s lowest defense spenders, with just 1.3% of the country’s total economic power going to the military.

Denmark to invest around $615 million to renew Navy, Home Guard fleets

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:04:14 +0000

Danish defense leaders are crafting a new naval fleet plan meant to support impending NATO capability goals.

Russian drones batter Ukraine's Odesa as peace talks come to a crux

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:29:13 +0000

A new meeting is expected Wednesday in London, which could be decisive in determining whether the Trump administration continues its involvement.

US, Philippines to simulate ‘full-scale battle’ in Balikatan drills

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:30:00 +0000

Thousands of allied American and Filipino forces have opened annual combat drills that will include simulating the defense of the Philippines.

Serbian leader to attend Moscow Victory Day parade despite EU warnings

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:27:15 +0000

President Aleksandar Vucic is undeterred by warnings from Brussels that a Moscow visit would amount to an endorsement of Russia's war against Ukraine.

Behind Italy’s defense-spending hike, pushback at home

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:14:41 +0000

Italy has little appetite to spend, despite the threat of Russian aggression on its doorstep.

US forces strike Yemen oil port in ongoing campaign against Houthis

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:20:38 +0000

The attack is the first strike U.S. Central Command has publicly described in weeks.

‘Eurotank’ firms form joint venture before talks with Germany, France

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:05:53 +0000

The contractors are charged with building a futuristic tank while showcasing Europe’s unified arms industry at the same time.

In first, British Army uses radio-wave weapon to knock out drone swarm

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:11:16 +0000

The system zapped multiple drone targets simultaneously with near-instant effect, according to a government statement.

Turkey hosts Black Sea security talks with Ukraine, France, UK

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:03:01 +0000

Turkish officials have clarified that no Russian representatives are participating, and that this is not a direct negotiation between Russia and Ukraine.

Saddam Haftar’s visit to Ankara marks shift in Turkey’s Libya policy

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:17:57 +0000

The meeting comes shortly after reports that U.S. oil giant Chevron has expressed interest in exploring a 47,000 km² area south of Crete.

F-35 nations prize spare parts, as US dismisses kill-switch angst

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:59:36 +0000

Concerns have grown in Europe about the extent to which Washington could exercise control over F-35 fleets globally.

Canada, Finland tout different paths of ‘icebreaker diplomacy’ with US

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:37:56 +0000

Canada and Finland are jockeying for position in what could become a large U.S. investment in icebreakers.

Switzerland to buy 4 or 5 IRIS-T air-defense systems from Diehl

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:05:14 +0000

Armasuisse tested Hensoldt’s TRML-4D radar for the new medium-range air-defense system between March 31 and April 11.

Train like you fight: Taiwan comes to grips with an old military adage

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:27:41 +0000

Military planners have vowed to inject a greater degree of realism into military training, as China readies new tactics for a potential invasion.

Dassault CEO strikes dark tone on Europe’s sixth-gen fighter progress

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:17:42 +0000

Trappier's view contrasts with that of Airbus, which cited "strong progress" in a statement.

Britain announces a surge of Ukraine support at meeting of allies

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:48:21 +0000

The joint effort with Norway, just over $580 million, would entail hundreds of thousands of military drones, radar systems and anti-tank mines.

US Forces Korea commander defends troop levels amid talk of cuts

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:34:55 +0000

About 28,500 U.S. troops are stationed in South Korea, but the White House is considering changes to that military footprint.

Turkey’s STM starts construction of corvettes for Malaysia

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:01:10 +0000

The ships represent Turkey’s first corvette export to the Asia-Pacific region.

Seeking reset, Hegseth affirms Panama’s sovereignty over canal

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:23:04 +0000

“We certainly respect the sovereignty of the Panamanians,” the U.S. defense secretary said before departing the country back to Washington.

Military Times

Air Force lieutenant colonel will face trial for child sex crimes

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:55:38 +0000

Kevin DiFalco faces charges of sexual abuse of a child, indecent conduct, giving false testimony and possession of child pornography, among others.

Hegseth reportedly had unsecured internet line in office for Signal

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:20:50 +0000

Hegseth reportedly had an internet connection that bypassed Pentagon security protocols set up in his office to use the Signal app on a personal computer.

Experimental civilian plane crashes at Virginia military base

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:46:27 +0000

Authorities said they are investigating the crash of an experimental MX Aircraft MXS near Hampton, Virginia.

More than two-thirds of reserve troops are overweight: Report

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:08:19 +0000

The new study on weight problems among Guardsmen and reservists comes as military officials look to update force standards.

Trump asks Supreme Court to let transgender military ban take effect

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:20:25 +0000

Without an order from the nation’s highest court, the ban could not take effect for many months while legal challenges proceed, Trump officials said.

Navy suspends search for missing Nimitz sailor

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:36:07 +0000

The U.S. military and Guam emergency response teams logged 120 hours and traversed 11,000 square nautical miles in an effort to find the missing sailor.

Nationwide doorstep delivery getting closer for commissary customers

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 23:35:00 +0000

Commissary customers want and need the delivery service, officials said.

Silence to violence: What the bridge scene in ‘1917′ says about war

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0000

A re-watch of "1917" reveals much about duty and sacrifice, but the bridge scene is its violent awakening. It tells us that war doesn’t wait for clarity.

Hegseth changes Pentagon green room into impromptu makeup studio

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:30:00 +0000

The space has long been used as a green room for visiting officials and spokespersons, the Pentagon said.

Enlisted Australian sailors trained to use US nuclear attack subs

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:41:27 +0000

The training marks a milestone in an agreement that calls on the U.S. to send submarines to Australia in the 2030s and 2040s.

Fort McCoy commander suspended after Trump portrait flipped to wall

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:32:00 +0000

The Army said Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez's suspension as garrison commander isn't related to any misconduct.

Search underway for missing Nimitz sailor

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:01:56 +0000

Sailor Gabriel D. Holt went missing during a scheduled port visit to Guam on April 18.

US Army ups ammo output with new 155mm loading, packing plant

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:16:11 +0000

The service can produce 40,000 monthly. The goal is 100,000.

Army makes combat arms fitness test sex-neutral, drops ball throw

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:02:07 +0000

Combat arms job holders must hit a minimum score of 350.

Army continues 7-year streak, hitting retention goals early

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:43:44 +0000

The service reenlisted 15,600 soldiers since March 2024, 800 more than its goal.

Officials launch task force to root out ‘anti-Christian bias’ in VA

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:15:49 +0000

The move follows an order by President Donald Trump to look for evidence of discrimination against Christians throughout the federal government.

Marines deploy drone-killing MADIS system for Balikatan drills

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0000

The exercise marks the first time the aerial defense system has been deployed outside the U.S. with a U.S. Marine Corps unit.

Unmanned undersea vessels eyed by Pentagon as key part of Navy growth

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:35:44 +0000

As pressure rises on the U.S. Navy to boost its shipbuilding capacity, the Pentagon has released a call for a new type of unmanned undersea vessel.

US Navy warship on first deployment makes two drug busts in 72 hours

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:40:32 +0000

The ship’s crew intercepted 580 kilograms of cocaine and 2,480 pounds of marijuana through combined air-surface operations.

How a Lloyd Austin aide became Pete Hegseth’s ‘only guy standing’

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:27:04 +0000

While Hegseth fired or reassigned several top advisers, a Marine colonel on his staff has ascended.

Hegseth pulled info from secure channel for Signal chats: Report

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:02:01 +0000

Details about U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen were pulled from secure U.S. Central Command communications, according to reports.

Army to replace athletic trainers with strength coaches on H2F teams

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:14:06 +0000

Teams will now have 11 strength and conditioning coaches, with a requirement nixed for instructors overseen by the Defense Health Agency.

Thousands of military families use child care app devised by airman

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:42:43 +0000

The app allows parents to sublet their child care spaces when they’re temporarily away, connecting them to other eligible DOD families who need the care.

US, Philippines to simulate ‘full-scale battle’ in Balikatan drills

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:30:00 +0000

Thousands of allied American and Filipino forces have opened annual combat drills that will include simulating the defense of the Philippines.

White House defends Hegseth amid new Signal accusation, staff overhaul

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:06:54 +0000

President Donald Trump on Monday defended his embattled defense secretary, saying he's pleased with his leadership thus far.

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