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FirstFT: China’s military builds massive wartime command centre

Also in today’s newsletter, hedge fund rebukes Trump’s crypto embrace and OpenAI’s huge new funding round

Financial Times - 5h

China builds huge wartime military command centre in Beijing

Complex will be bigger than Pentagon and include bombproof bunkers for leaders, say US officials

Financial Times - 13h

Muhammad Deif, Hamas Military Commander in Gaza, Is Dead

Mr. Deif was assassinated in an Israeli strike on southern Gaza on July 13, Israel said. He was one of the most senior Hamas leaders inside the territory and one of Israel’s most-wanted militants.

The New York Times - 12h

How Pakistan’s military is taking over its economy

The country’s armed forces have become intimately involved in everything from canal projects to energy contracts. Investors are increasingly nervous

Financial Times - 3d

Unpacking Trump's expected military executive orders

President Trump announced a new batch of executive orders Monday aimed largely at the Department of Defense. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the details.

CBS News - 3d

New Trump executive orders expected on military culture

President Trump is expected to sign three new executive orders that could reshape the U.S. military if applied. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.

CBS News - 3d

Hegseth vows more Trump actions on military

New Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says there will soon be more executive orders from President Trump as he seeks to reshape and revamp the U.S. military. Hegseth arrived at the Pentagon on Monday ...

The Hill - 3d

Barkley stuns Commanders with 60-yard touchdown

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley stuns the Washington Commanders with a touchdown on his first drive as the Eagles advance to the Super Bowl for the second time in three years.

BBC News - 3d

Commanders rule out defensive tackle Payne

The Washington Commanders ruled out defensive tackle Daron Payne on Saturday, costing them a key part of their defense heading into the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

ESPN - 5d

U.S. military on southern border in new immigration crackdown

More than a thousand U.S. troops are being deployed to the southern border to reinforce President Trump's new crackdown on illegal immigration. NBC News' Priya Sridhar reports.

NBC News - 5d

Sources: Snyder 'hates' Commanders success

Sources close to the ex-Commanders owner say he remains in denial over what led to his ouster from the NFL.

ESPN - 5d

Eagles vs. Commanders predictions for NFC Championship Game

The Eagles will host the Commanders in the NFC Championship Game on Thursday. Here are our predictions.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

U.S. Military Planes Carrying Migrants Land in Guatemala

The Department of Defense said this week that it would provide planes for deportation flights.

The New York Times - 6d

US military's mission on border moving quickly

The U.S. military's mission on the border is moving quickly as the White House and the Pentagon are making it a priority to publicize news about the mission.

ABC News - 6d

Commanders eye Super Bowl, long-shot history

The Commanders, who face the Eagles in Sunday's NFC Championship Game in Philadelphia, are a win away from becoming one the biggest preseason long shots ever to reach the Super Bowl.

ESPN - 6d

Commanders on Barkley: 'Just try to contain him'

The Commanders know what they have to do Sunday against the Eagles in the NFC championship: stop Saquon Barkley.

ESPN - Jan. 23

Trump Pulls the Military Back Into the Political and Culture Wars

The removal of a portrait of Gen. Mark A. Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from a Pentagon hallway was among the president’s early actions.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

How Terry McLaurin Became the Face of the Washington Commanders

The two-time Pro Bowler is a mentor off the field, and a leader his teammates don’t hesitate to follow.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Israel Embarks on an ‘Extensive’ Military Operation in the West Bank

The announcement came shortly after President Trump rescinded Biden-era sanctions on Israeli settlers and Jewish extremists raided Palestinian villages in protest against the cease-fire in Gaza.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Israel's Military Chief Resigns

Lt. Gen Herzi Halevi said he would resign his post, citing the army’s failure to protect the country on Oct. 7, 2023.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21

First female Coast Guard commandant ousted

U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan, the first female uniformed leader of an armed forces branch in U.S. history, was ousted by the Trump administration with no explanation late Monday. ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Ukraine Detains Commanders Amid Setbacks on the Front

Two generals and a colonel blamed for the loss of territory in eastern Ukraine to Russian forces last year have been held, the country’s security service said.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Israeli military chief resigns

Herzi Halevi’s departure over failure to protect country from Hamas attack triggers politically charged battle for control

Financial Times - Jan. 21

Will Jayden Daniels and the Commanders continue their fairytale playoff run?

The Philadelphia Eagles boast a formidable defense. But the rookie quarterback’s eerie calm could cause another upset. Now that the Washington Commanders have achieved the highly unlikely by ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Commanders Shock the Lions to Reach the N.F.C. Championship Game

Led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, Washington pulled off a stunning 45-31 upset over Detroit.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Iran and Russia boost military and intelligence ties

Vladimir Putin and his counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian sign wide-ranging partnership amid confrontation with west

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Russia and Iran move to strengthen military ties

The two countries sign a 20-year treaty covering areas ranging from defence and technology to energy and trade.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Hegseth's comments on military law questioned in confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth told senators “restrictive rules of engagement” have “made it more difficult to defeat our enemies” as Democrats suggested he undervalued the laws of war.

ABC News - Jan. 14

González calls on Venezuelan military to reject Maduro

In a video posted on social media, Edmundo González accused Nicolás Maduro of carrying out "a coup d'état" by consolidating power.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Israeli military confirms identity of hostage killed in Gaza

Israel confirmed that a hostage found killed in Gaza was Hamza Ziyadne, the son of another hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, found dead alongside him.

NBC News - Jan. 10

A look at the makeshift command center for L.A. firefighters

As firefighters battle the Palisades Fire, hundreds of people are supporting them at a command center that was built in less than 24 hours. From lodging to laundry to logistics, this small city has ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Pete Hegseth fails to embody military professionalism

How does the time when I, a U.S. Navy veteran, roleplayed as a nuclear terrorist relate to Hegseth’s candidacy for secretary of Defense? Let me explain.

The Hill - Jan. 8

The maps that show how China’s military is squeezing Taiwan

China has increased its incursions into Taiwan’s airspace over the last year, part of strategic harassment that is taking a toll on the island’s resources. China’s military launched a record number ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Trump threatens economic, not military force, to annex Canada

President-elect Trump said Tuesday he was not considering using military force to make Canada part of the United States after repeatedly musing about the idea of the country becoming the 51st ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Pentagon Labels More Chinese Companies as Military in Nature

Tencent was added to the Defense Department’s list of “Chinese military companies,” contributing to a selloff in U.S.-listed shares of the WeChat owner.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

U.S. Adds Tencent to Chinese Military Companies Blacklist

Tencent’s shares plunged nearly 10 percent after it was designated a military company. The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL was also added to the list.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Iran doubles military drills as it prepares for Trump

Islamic republic seeks to project strength in winter exercises following repeated strategic blows in Middle East

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Commanders get RB Ekeler back ahead of playoffs

The Commanders activated running back Austin Ekeler off injured reserve, giving them a key offensive player back as they prepare for the postseason.

ESPN - Jan. 4

New Year's attacks fuel fears of extremism in military

The primary suspects in two deadly attacks on New Year’s Day shared a history of service in the U.S. military, underscoring persistent fears over extremism within the armed services that officials ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and the Honor of the American Military

Donald Trump’s foreign policy may not be as disastrous as that of George W. Bush, whose idealism and hubris led to calamity, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be corrosive.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

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