Tag: military
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Live Updates: Death Toll in Maduro Capture Rises to 56
Overview: Escalating Toll Following the Maduro Capture In a developing crisis that has unsettled the region, the latest figures place the death toll from the Maduro capture operation at 56, with government and security sources confirming rising casualties among both military personnel and security officers. Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez announced seven days of national…
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UK and France Strike Underground IS Arms Bunker Near Palmyra
Overview of the Strike In a coordinated operation, Royal Air Force Typhoon jets joined French aircraft in targeting an underground weapons cache believed to be used by the Islamic State (IS) near Palmyra, Syria. The strike is part of ongoing efforts by Western forces to degrade IS capabilities in the region and disrupt the group’s…
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UK and France Strike ISIS Target in Syria in Joint RAF and French Air Action
A Coordinated International Strike Targets ISIS in Syria In a notable display of alliance cooperation, the United Kingdom and France carried out a joint airstrike against an Islamic State (ISIS) target in Syria on Saturday evening. The operation involved Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoons joining French aircraft in a coordinated attack, underscoring continued Western efforts…
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Myanmar election: Military-backed USDP leads after Phase 1
Overview: A pivotal moment in Myanmar’s post-coup landscape Myanmar’s political terrain remains deeply unsettled as the first phase of the country’s general election proceeds under heightened scrutiny. The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), widely associated with the military that seized power in 2021, appeared to be leading early tallies reported by state media. The…
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German Paratrooper Regiment Under Investigation for Alleged Abuse
Overview An elite German paratrooper regiment is reportedly under formal investigation amid allegations of sexual assault, antisemitism, far-right activity, violent rituals, and drug use. The claims have shocked many in Germany and raised questions about the culture within one of the country’s most prestigious military units. Officials have pledged a thorough inquiry and said any…
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US conducts 30th strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific
Overview: A recurring operation in the eastern Pacific The U.S. military announced another strike against a boat suspected of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific, marking a notable milestone in a long-running interdiction campaign. Government officials said two people were killed in the latest operation, underscoring the high stakes involved in tracking and neutralizing illicit…
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DR Congo Army Halts Spokesman Over Remarks Targeting Congolese Tutsis
Overview: Suspension Following Controversial Remarks The Democratic Republic of Congo’s military leadership has suspended its spokesperson after remarks broadcast on state television that described Congolese Tutsis in a manner the army says is incompatible with republican values. The move underscores ongoing tensions over ethnic rhetoric in a country with a history of ethnic and political…
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Video Shows Israeli Reservist Ram Vehicle Into Palestinian Man During West Bank Encounter
Overview of the incident A video that quickly circulated on social media purportedly shows an Israeli reservist soldier firing up a vehicle and ramming it toward a Palestinian man who was offering prayer in the West Bank. The event reportedly occurred in a moment of heightened tension, underscoring the fragile and often dangerous dynamic between…
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Trump Announces New ‘Trump Class’ of Warships to Lead a ‘Golden Fleet’
Trump Unveils Plans for a New ‘Trump Class’ of Warships Former President Donald Trump announced on Monday the construction of a new “Trump class” of warships, a move he described as a transformative step for the U.S. Navy. Speaking at a rally-turned-press event, Trump framed the proposal as part of a broader effort to modernize…
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Car Bomb Kills General in Moscow: A Break in Quiet Diplomacy
What happened In the early hours of December 22, 2025, a blast ripped through a car in southern Moscow, killing Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, a senior figure within the Russian General Staff. Local authorities say the explosion occurred beneath the Kia Sorento he was driving, a vehicle that was destroyed in the blast. Emergency responders…