Tag: military
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Two Soldiers, 19 Bandits Killed in Kano Firefight
H2: Kano firefight raises alarm over bandit activity in northern Nigeria In a significant security operation in Kano State, Nigerian soldiers clashed with armed bandits in the Shanono Local Government Area, resulting in the deaths of 19 bandits and injuries to several others. The clash underscores the growing challenges authorities face in stabilizing parts of…
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Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation for New Nigeria Service Chiefs
President Tinubu Requests Senate Confirmation for New Service Chiefs President Bola Tinubu has formally asked Nigeria’s Senate to screen and confirm the newly appointed service chiefs, signaling a critical step in a strategic realignment of the country’s security leadership. The president’s communication to the Senate was read aloud by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary,…
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Madagascar in Turmoil: President Flees as Protests Shake Antananarivo
Shifting Grounds: The President Leaves Madagascar Madagascar is facing a rapid escalation of political upheaval after President Andry Rajoelina reportedly fled the country on a French military aircraft amid sprawling protests. The exodus, confirmed by opposition lawmakers, comes as demonstrators pressure the government over corruption, governance failures and a stark lack of basic services. How…
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Trump claims funding will pay troops as shutdown drags on
Overview: Trump says funds identified to pay troops amid shutdown The government shutdown continues to loom as lawmakers struggle to reach a funding deal. In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump asserted that he has “identified funds” and would direct the Department of Defense to ensure that active-duty service members are paid next…
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Explosion at Tennessee Military Explosives Facility: Live Updates
Breaking: Large blast rocks Tennessee explosives facility A powerful explosion rocked a military explosives facility in McEwen, Tennessee, Friday morning, sending smoke plumes into the sky and prompting a large emergency response. Local authorities confirmed the incident but cautioned that details were still developing as responders worked to secure the scene. What happened and where…
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Massive blast at Tennessee explosives facility sparks updates, casualties feared
Overview A powerful explosion occurred at an explosives facility in the Bucksnort area near McEwen, Tennessee, early Friday. Local authorities confirmed an incident at Accurate Energetic Systems, a company that provides energetics products for defense, aerospace, and demolition. The blast has sent plumes of smoke into the sky and left damaged vehicles and twisted debris…
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Trump Tests Military Loyalty: Generals Under Pressure
Overview: Trump Faces the Generals In a high‑profile address to hundreds of senior military officers, President Donald Trump raised the stakes on civil‑military loyalty. While the specifics of his remarks varied in different accounts, a recurring thread was clear: the President framed internal political opposition as a potential security threat and suggested dramatic shifts in…
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Trump War Rhetoric: Military Chief and Inside War in US
Overview In what was described by several outlets as a pivotal moment, President Donald Trump addressed the nation’s top military leaders at a Quantico base, flanked by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth. Hegseth, who in some circles has begun to be referred to as a hawkish figure akin to a “War Minister,” used the moment to…
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Trump Nobel Prize Claim Sparks Controversy Across US Politics
Trump’s Nobel Prize Claim: A High-Stakes Play in US Politics As the Nobel Peace Prize announcement looms, former President Donald Trump has reignited his bid for the prestigious honor, claiming that any outcome other than awarding the prize to the United States would be an insult to the country. Speaking to senior military leaders at…
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Trump’s Nobel Prize Claim Heats Up US Debate
Trump’s Nobel Prize Claim and Its Political Context With the Nobel Peace Prize announcement looming, former President Donald Trump again asserted that the United States deserves the award. Speaking before senior military officials at the Quantico base in Virginia, Trump insisted that any failure to recognize the United States would be a “disrespect” or even…