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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 - 2h -
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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 - 7h -
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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 out of the hands of extremists ...The New York Times - 11h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 2d -
African Union chairperson candidates advocate for permanent UN Security Council seats
Three African leaders seeking to head the African Union have detailed their plans for regional security amid conflicts and political coups while strongly advocating for inter-Africa tradeABC News - 2d -
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South African politician Helen Zille: ‘The ANC has to come apart’
The Democratic Alliance chair on governing in coalition, battling corruption under Jacob Zuma — and the trouble with ‘everything must fall’Financial Times - 2d -
African electricity debate pits speed against scale
Weighing the benefits of immediate electricity access vs long-term growthFinancial Times - 2d -
Hardest-hit Nigeria is latest African country to provide malaria vaccine to young children
Nigeria is the latest African country to give a new malaria vaccine to young childenABC News - 3d -
Hardest-hit Nigeria is latest African country to provide malaria vaccine to young children
Nigeria is the latest African country to give a new malaria vaccine to young childenABC News - 3d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Walking Dead actor Danai Gurira inspires African playwrights with Zimbabwe workshops
Television and film star, who wrote first play to premiere on Broadway with all female and black cast and creatives, hopes writers’ conference will bring on new talent. A group of upcoming ...The Guardian - 4d -
Malema slams ‘back-stabbing’ Zuma as South African left reshapes
Former president will dump defectors to his upstart party, says Economic Freedom Fighters leaderFinancial Times - 4d -
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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 - 4d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
France flies its 2 Mirage fighter jets out of Chad, signaling beginning of its military withdrawal from African country
France flies its 2 Mirage fighter jets out of Chad, signaling beginning of its military withdrawal from African countryABC News - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Young Francophone Africans pack out poetry slams as region’s woes pile up
Resurgence of poetry culture among west African youth amid political instability, economic insecurity and jihadist threat. Clutching a microphone in one hand and pointing at the audience with the ...The Guardian - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 6d -
Closing statements begin in the trial of Central African Republic rebels at the Hague
Prosecutors have told the International Criminal Court that they are confident that two alleged leaders of a predominantly Christian rebel group in the Central African Republic are guilty of ...ABC News - 6d -
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 crashABC News - 6d -
Man dies and two hurt in west London 'disturbance'
London Ambulance Service said a man died at the scene and two were taken to major trauma centres.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
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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 -
McKinsey unit will pay $123 million to settle claims it bribed South African officials
The scheme to bribe two South African state-controlled companies helped McKinsey and McKinsey Africa net approximately $85 million in profits, the DOJ said.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
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 -
Biden marks America's contribution to African infrastructure during Angola visit
From a hillside overlooking the Bay of Corimba, President Joe Biden declared: “The future runs through Angola, through Africa.”NBC News - Dec. 4 -
West Ham to decide on Lopetegui's future by weekend
West Ham will decide Julen Lopetegui's immediate future by the weekend.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
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Migrants brought to UK from remote military island
Their journey to the UK marks the end of years of complex legal battles.BBC News - Dec. 3
