U.s Military Assistance

Palestinians sue State Department over U.S. military assistance to Israel

Palestinian families are suing the State Department over U.S. support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza.

NBC News - 8h

Putin Stays Silent on Syria in Meeting With Russia’s Military

In an hourlong televised meeting with his top military brass, Vladimir Putin left Syria unmentioned and made it clear that winning in Ukraine was his top priority.

The New York Times - 1d

U.S. Fears Military Buildup by Turkey Signals Preparations for Incursion Into Syria

Kurdish officials are urging Donald Trump to press Ankara to head off an invasion.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Tom Cruise gets a top U.S Navy honor for boosting the military with his screen roles

The world’s most famous fictional Top Gun is now a decorated naval hero

ABC News - 1d

Tom Cruise gets a top U.S Navy honor for boosting the military with his screen roles

The world’s most famous fictional Top Gun is now a decorated naval hero

ABC News - 1d

Affirmative action fight moves to military academies

The front lines for the fight around affirmative action has moved to military academies after the Supreme Court banned the practice at most universities in 2023. Advocates for ending ...

The Hill - 1d

Israel ramps up airstrikes on Syrian military targets

Israel ramped up military operations in Syria on Monday, launching a series of airstrikes on over 60 military sites across the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more from ...

CBS News - 1d

Debunking the myth of the military welfare queen

Veterans are speaking out against the notion of military welfare queens, arguing that the rise in disability payments is due to the Global War on Terror and the aging of Vietnam veterans, rather ...

The Hill - 2d

Israel Strikes Military Targets in Syria

The Israeli military hit weapons depots and air defenses, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Israel has said it aims to keep military equipment away from extremists.

The New York Times - 2d

Pakistan’s military struggles to solve ‘Imran Khan problem’

Jailed former prime minister remains hugely popular and capable of mobilising support, say analysts

Financial Times - 2d

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on the strength of a diverse military

The nation's first African American Secretary of Defense talks about the responsibilities of the job, and the importance of a diverse fighting force.

CBS News - 3d

Trump reportedly considering military action against Iran

The Wall Street Journal reported that President-elect Donald Trump and his allies are reportedly considering military action against Iran after he takes office. CBS News national security ...

CBS News - 4d

US military flies missing American out of Syria

The U.S. military on Friday flew a missing American citizen out of Syria this week, after the stunning fall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad's regime. Travis Timmerman was transferred to U.S. forces ...

The Hill - 5d

Medically-assisted deaths in Canada reach record high

According to data released Wednesday by Health Canada, about 4.7% of Canadians who died in 2023 received MAID, or Medical Assistance in Dying.

CBS News - 5d

Niger's military rulers suspend BBC broadcasts

Yahoo News - 5d

NFL to mull replay assist on face mask penalties

The NFL will consider expanding replay assist to include face mask penalties and other plays.

ESPN - 6d

Who are the MPs chosen to scrutinise the assisted dying bill?

The bill's committee is made up of 14 supporters, nine opponents and senior voices from both sides of the debate.

BBC News - Dec. 11

Israel seizing on Syria chaos to strike military assets

Israel has attacked Syrian military assets and has troops operating in the Golan buffer zone and slightly beyond.

BBC News - Dec. 11

Israel to continue strikes on Syrian military assets

The Israeli military says it has been targeting weapons stockpiles in Syria with hundreds of strikes since the fall of the Assad regime in an effort to keep the weapons away from extremists. CBS ...

CBS News - Dec. 11

Hegseth faces questions about women's role in the military

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Defense Department, continued meeting with senators on Capitol Hill in an effort to gain enough support for confirmation. Hegseth is ...

CBS News - Dec. 10

Israeli Strikes Hit Syria's Navy, Military Arsenals

The strikes are part of Israel’s campaign to destroy weapons left behind by ousted President Bashar al-Assad’s forces.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10

Israel strikes hundreds of military targets in Syria

Turkey accuses Israel of displaying occupier mentality and UN envoy says airstrikes must cease. Middle East crisis – live updates Israeli warplanes have intensified an air offensive in Syria, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

From the Military to a Watchmaker’s Bench

Since its first class in 2017, the Veterans Watchmaker Initiative has provided free training to almost 80 former servicemen and women.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Breaking down the U.S. military implications of Assad's fall

President-elect Donald Trump is now signaling that the U.S. military should not intervene in Syria, posting on social media over the weekend, "this is not our fight." Charlie D'Agata has more on ...

CBS News - Dec. 9

Rheinmetall, Auterion to Develop Standardized Software for Military Drones

The arms producer and drone software company have reached a deal to cooperate in creating an industry standard for controlling and operating unmanned drones, which is expected to benefit Ukraine in ...

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9

Turkish military helicopters collide in midair, killing 5 military personnel

Officials says two Turkish military helicopters have collided in midair, causing one of them to crash

ABC News - Dec. 9

White House announces nearly $1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine

President-elect Donald Trump's election victory has cast doubt on the future of U.S. aid for Ukraine.

CBS News - Dec. 7

FIU hires Duke assistant Simmons as new coach

Florida International has hired Duke assistant Willie Simmons as its next head coach. FIU previously considered hiring Simmons as its coach in 2021.

ESPN - Dec. 7

Military leader dissolves Burkina Faso's government

Yahoo News - Dec. 7

Blackpool assistant Agnew charged with misconduct

Blackpool assistant manager Steve Agnew is charged with misconduct by The FA after being red-carded in his side's win at Shrewsbury Town.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

Senior Biden aide commits to giving Ukraine avalanche of military assistance

White House games last-minute strategy to bolster Ukraine, including $20bn in loans and sweeping sanctions on Russia. The White House has gamed out a last-minute strategy to bolster Ukraine’s war ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Military advocacy group makes push on Capitol Hill

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Top military group pushes for quality of life measures The National ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Where Is Assisted Dying Legal? And What Countries Are Considering It?

Assisted dying is legal or partly legal in about a dozen countries, and more are considering allowing it.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Yamal: Stunning assist to Raphinha 'L2' on FIFA

Lamine Yamal dished out advice for recreating his "trivela" assist on FIFA after starring in Barcelona's 5-1 win against Mallorca in LaLiga on Tuesday.

ESPN - Dec. 4

OpenAI Is Working With Anduril to Supply the US Military With AI

The ChatGPT maker is the latest AI giant to reveal it’s working with the defense industry, following similar announcements by Meta and Anthropic.

Wired - Dec. 4

NBA closes investigation of Knicks’ promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson

According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the NBA has been poking around on the Knicks’ promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Biden administration announces additional $725m in military assistance to Ukraine

The White House is trying to disburse last $7bn in aid approved by Congress before Trump begins second term. The Biden administration is rushing military equipment to Ukraine in a last-ditch ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3