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Ukrainian newspaper accuses U.S. of switching to Russia's side in the war
An editorial from one of Ukraine's most prominent online newspapers, The Kyiv Daily, said, "America's leadership has switched sides in the war." On Friday, President Trump and Ukrainian President ...CBS News - 3d -
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Inside a Ukrainian operating room where wounded soldiers get reconstructive surgery
At just 26 years old, Dr. Ihor Pryntsypal is one of Ukraine's youngest orthopedic trauma specialists. He took CBS News into an operating room where a Ukrainian soldier was having reconstructive ...CBS News - 1d -
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US signals it will maintain military presence in Poland
Trump-Duda meeting boosts hopes that co-operation will continue despite tensions over UkraineFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Hegseth fires several top military attorneys
Major changes are happening at the Pentagon after a string of firings over the weekend. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired some of the military's top lawyers, cutting the judge advocates general ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
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Pentagon orders transgender troops to be separated from the military
Transgender service members will be removed from the military within 60 days unless they are granted a waiver demonstrating their support of “warfighting capabilities,” according to a policy memo ...The Hill - 5d -
Transgender troops will be removed from the military, Pentagon says
Transgender service members will be removed from the military unless they are granted a waiver, according to a memo the Pentagon filed in court late Wednesday.NBC News - 5d -
Pentagon plans to remove transgender troops from military
The Pentagon issued a memo on Wednesday ordering the removal of transgender troops from the U.S. military. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.CBS News - 5d -
Transgender military members react to 'jarring' Pentagon memo
Lt. Cmdr. Geirid Morgan told ABC News that as an openly transgender woman, seeing the ban in "black and white" was "jarring."ABC News - 4d -
The First Black Leader of Virginia Military Institute Is Ousted
The college’s board decided not to renew the contract of its superintendent, Major General Cedric T. Wins, who led diversity efforts and removed a Confederate statue on campus.The New York Times - 4d -
Pentagon firings expand to top military lawyers
A bipartisan group of former U.S. defense secretaries are now asking Congress to investigate the Trump administration's firing of top brass at the Pentagon, according to a letter obtained by the ...CBS News - 4d -
Hegseth’s Plans to Reshape the Military Start With Cuts
At the same time, Republican lawmakers are aiming to add more than $100 billion to the Pentagon’s proposed budget, which would push military spending close to $1 trillion a year.The New York Times - 18h -
The F.B.I.’s New Boss, and the Foreign Aid Fallout
Plus, a James Bond takeover.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Lessons in foreign aid from a trip to Uganda
When President Trump and Elon Mask brought the shutters down on USAID, I was reminded of things I had seen and heard in Uganda last month while conducting development research there — things that ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
As the U.S. Exits Foreign Aid, Who Will Fill the Gap?
China could reap the soft-power advantage, but like Western governments, the country is cutting back on aid. Philanthropies say they cannot replace the United States.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
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The human cost of suspending $43bn of US aid
The suspension of billions in US funding has brought the fight against Aids screeching to a haltFinancial Times - 5d -
US to axe grants to 10,000 aid organisations
Decision to cut funding comes after secretary of state Marco Rubio reviews projects ‘on an individualised basis’Financial Times - 5d -
Development minister resigns in protest at Starmer’s aid cuts
Move by Anneliese Dodds comes after prime minister announces plan to shift resources to defenceFinancial Times - 4d -
Israel blocks entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza
Netanyahu is demanding Hamas agree to a US plan for a ceasefire extension, the Palestinian group says blocking aid is "cheap blackmail".BBC News - 2d -
White House backs Israel blocking aid to Gaza
The White House is backing its ally Israel in its decision to block aid to Gaza amid Hamas’s refusal to agree to a second ceasefire deal. “Israel has negotiated in good faith since the beginning of ...The Hill - 2d -
Israel says it's blocking aid from entering Gaza
Israel announced it is blocking the entry of goods and humanitarian aid from entering Gaza as the first phase of the ceasefire ended and negotiations on a second phase have faltered. Debora Patta ...CBS News - 2d -
Can international aid survive in a crumbling world order?
As western governments dramatically scale back budgets, remaining funding is likely to be a more obvious tool of geopolitical interestsFinancial Times - 23h -
US aid cuts are expanding Chinese influence
China is rapidly filling the vacuum left by the Trump administration's decision to freeze and reduce foreign aid, using strategic lending and infrastructure investments to counter American ...The Hill - 8h -
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior victim of racist taunts vs. Real Sociedad, game briefly paused by refs
The Brazilian superstar was once again targeted with racist taunts, this time at Real SociedadCBS Sports - 6d -
VA pauses billions in cuts lauded by Musk as lawmakers and veterans decry loss of critical care
The Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily suspended billions of dollars in contract cuts after an uproar that critical veterans health services were harmed, lawmakers and veterans service ...ABC News - 6d -
Schumer says cyber operations pause against Russia gives Putin ‘free pass’
Top Democrat calls Trump’s move to retreat from fight against Russian cyber threats ‘a critical strategic mistake’. A senior US Democrat has hit out at Donald Trump ’s attempt to reset relations ...The Guardian - 1d -
Israeli Military Prosecutor Charges Five Soldiers in Abuse of Palestinian Detainee
Lawyers representing one of the soldiers said they have presented arguments that deny the charges against the reservists.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia
The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring three Chinese warships that are moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown missionABC News - Feb. 19 -
Niger junta to consider proposal for 5-year transition to non-military rule
Niger’s National Conference has submitted a proposal to return the country to non-military rule after a five-year transition period during which the current military government will stay in powerABC News - Feb. 20 -
Planes diverted as China conducts rare military drill near Australia
China's naval exercise in the Tasman Sea has put Australia and New Zealand on alert, with Canberra calling it "unusual".BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Body returned from Gaza is not Shiri Bibas, Israeli military says
Hamas said the hostage's remains seem to have been mixed up with other bodies and it is investigating.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Hegseth Fires Military’s Top JAG Lawyers in Pursuit of ‘Warrior Ethos’
The defense secretary has repeatedly derided the military lawyers for war crime prosecutions and battlefield rules of engagement.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Booker says firing Joint Chiefs chairman sends 'dangerous message' to the military
Booker says firing Joint Chiefs chairman sends a ‘dangerous message’ to the military on political loyalty.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Poland scrambles military aircraft as Russian missiles target western Ukraine
Poland scrambled "military aviation" in its airspace early Tuesday morning in response to Russian missile strikes in Ukraine, the country's Operational Command said.ABC News - Feb. 25 -
19 killed in Sudan military plane crash after aircraft's takeoff
Sudanese officials say a military aircraft crashed and killed at least 19 peopleABC News - 6d -
Military Plane Crash in Residential Area Kills at Least 46 in Sudan
The incident, whose cause was unknown, has added to the destruction wrought by years of civil war.The New York Times - 6d -
Transgender service members to be separated from military, Pentagon memo says
Transgender troops will be removed from the U.S. military unless they obtain a waiver, according to the Pentagon's memo.CBS News - 5d
