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Iran holds military drills as it faces rising economic pressures and Trump's return

Iran is reeling from a cratering economy and stinging military setbacks across its sphere of influence in the Middle East

ABC News - Jan. 9

In their final meeting, Zelenskyy, Austin say military aid to Ukraine must continue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U_S_ Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin used their final meeting in Germany to press the incoming Trump administration to not give up on Kyiv’s fight, ...

ABC News - Jan. 9

A survival guide for Democrats during Trump’s second term

The next four years will be a test for America. Humanizing those we disagree with is the only way to get America back.

The Hill - Jan. 9

Military doctor pleads guilty to sexually abusing dozens of soldiers

Maj. Michael Stockin faced 52 charges involving claims of abusive sexual contact with 41 victims, the Army said.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Extremism in US military is ‘sleeping danger’ says author of Pentagon report

New Year’s Day attacks by US service members highlight threat, says Bishop Garrison who led DoD investigation. The decorated combat veteran who led the Biden administration’s efforts to counter ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Former Penguins Second-Round Pick Waived By Seattle

Former second-round pick and Penguins forward has struggled in 2024-25

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Dockworkers and port operators strike labor deal, again dodging strike

Automation was at the center of a long-running labor dispute that threatened to close East and Gulf Coast ports.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Anxieties jump at Trump's Greenland, Panama Canal military talk

{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Anxieties jump at Trump's Greenland, Panama Canal military ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Trump provokes anxieties with Greenland, Panama Canal military talk

President-elect Trump’s refusal to rule out military action to attain his ambitions of acquiring the Panama Canal and Greenland has sparked some stern responses overseas and spurred a global debate ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Israeli military says body of Bedouin hostage found in Gaza

The body of Yousef Zyadna, 53, was found in an underground tunnel in the Rafah area, the military says.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Call Of Duty's Squid Game Event Just Expanded With New VIP Operator Bundle

Call of Duty's big Squid Game crossover event is in full swing , and the newest DLC has landed in the store. Players can now buy the VIPs bundle, which allows players to don special masks inspired ...

GameSpot - Jan. 8

Europe pushes back against Trump over Greenland military threat

European leaders expressed their confusion and pushed back Wednesday against President-elect Donald Trump's refusal to rule out using military force to take over Greenland.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Trump Raises Using Military or Economic Force to Take Greenland and the Panama Canal

In an hourlong news conference at his Florida club, Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect delivered a hodgepodge of grievances, complaints and false claims.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

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

Ukraine claims it struck a key military fuel depot deep inside Russia

The Ukrainian military says it struck a fuel storage depot deep inside Russia

ABC News - Jan. 8

Thai police say Chinese actor was trafficked to Myanmar to work in a scam operation

Thai police say a Chinese actor who disappeared and was found near the border of Myanmar in an area where online scam networks operate was a victim of human trafficking

ABC News - Jan. 8

The laws turning Arab-Israelis into ‘second-class citizens’

Rules on deportations and taking part in elections seen as deepening systemic inequality of Palestinians in the country

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Trump says he won't rule out military force to take Greenland

President-elect Donald Trump held a wide-ranging news conference Monday in which he reiterated his insistence that the U.S. should take control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, adding that he ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

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 refuses to rule out using military to take Panama Canal and Greenland

Remarks likely to set off alarm bells around the world as Trump prepares to return to the White House this month. Donald Trump is refusing to rule out using American military force to retake ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

In Israeli Video, Detainee Says Hamas Operates Out of Gaza Hospital

Facing international condemnation and pressure to free the chief of Kamal Adwan Hospital, Israel released a brief interrogation video backing up its claim that militants used the hospital as a base.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

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

Trump won't rule out using military to get Panama Canal

President-elect Trump on Tuesday refused to commit to not using the U.S. military to gain control of the Panama Canal, after vowing last month to take over operation of the key passageway. Trump ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Israel Needs to Go on the Offensive, Boost Military Spending, Commission Urges

More military spending is needed to orient Israel’s military toward an attack posture, an Israeli government commission warned.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

US Blacklists Tencent Over Alleged Ties With Chinese Military

In the world of video games, Tencent is one of the major players in part because it owns Riot Games--the company behind League of Legends --as well as stakes in other companies, including Epic ...

GameSpot - Jan. 7

UK special forces investigated over Libya operation

Members of the Special Boat Service are facing a probe over an operation two years ago.

BBC News - 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

Trump’s second term: what will it mean for America and the world?

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Financial Times - 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

US adds Tencent and CATL to blacklist of companies working with China’s military

Shares of WeChat owner and EV battery maker fall after defence department discloses designation

Financial Times - Jan. 7

British AI startup with government ties is developing tech for military drones

Exclusive: Concerns raised over role of Faculty AI, which has worked with NHS and government safety body. A company that has worked closely with the UK government on artificial intelligence safety, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Pierce operating as if he'll remain Raiders' HC

Antonio Pierce said he is continuing to fulfill his role as Raiders head coach and hasn't heard "anything different," leading to the expectation that he will stay in the role in 2025.

ESPN - Jan. 6

LGBTQ veterans reach historic settlement with Pentagon over military discharges

A group of LGBTQ veterans who sued the Department of Defense last year for denying them honorable discharges because of their sexuality said Monday they had settled with the Pentagon. The ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

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

Electricity co-operation post-Brexit has far more positives than negatives

A simple trading agreement would suit both Europe and the UK