All news on the topic: Military

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Starmer condemns Trump’s claim UK troops were “off the frontline” in Afghanistan as insulting
The mother of a veteran who suffered horrific injuries condemns the US president’s comments as "the ultimate insult".
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Coup attempt in west Africa: Benin army claims to be regaining control
The troops, who referred to themselves as part of the Military Committee for Refoundation (CMR), have announced the overthrow of President Patrice Talon.
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Over 300 foreign cybercrime suspects repatriated as Myanmar steps up anti-scam operations
Myanmar’s military has arrested 346 people during a raid on a scam center in the Shwe Kokko area along the country’s border with Thailand, the Ministry of Information stated Wednesday.
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Venezuela mobilizes troops as US carrier group enters Caribbean waters
Attendees of the Bolivarian National Militia participate in a military exercise in Naguanagua, Venezuela, amidst escalating tensions with the United States.
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Kim Jong-un to unveil new military policy at 9th Party Congress
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un stated that the country will introduce a policy of jointly advancing nuclear arms and conventional military strength during an upcoming key meeting of its ruling party, state media KCNA reported on Saturday.
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Xi Jinping showcases China’s military might at WWII commemoration in Beijing
Leaders from countries united in their opposition to the west will gather in Beijing this week in a show of support for China’s president, Xi Jinping, at a second world war commemoration parade designed to show off China’s military strength and geopolitical might.
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Israel mobilizes 60,000 reservists for offensive on Gaza City
The Israeli military has confirmed plans to call up 60,000 reservists ahead of its upcoming offensive to take full control of Gaza City.
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Mali arrests two generals and alleged French spy over ‘plot to destabilise’ junta
Development comes as the military continues to crack down on dissent after a pro-democracy rally in May
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Azure for occupation: Israeli intelligence uploaded tens of millions of Palestinians’ calls to Microsoft cloud
The Israeli military undertook an ambitious project to store a giant trove of Palestinians’ phone calls on Microsoft’s servers in Europe
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Iran’s "Crown Prince" is preparing a democratic transition with the support of tens of thousands from within the country
A minimum of 50,000 officials from within Iran’s ruling government and military have signed up on a secure platform established to organize the removal of the dictatorship in Tehran, as reported by a notable regime opponent.
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Purge continues: two more top officials arrested in Russia amid sweeping crackdown on defence sector and regional elites
A former envoy of the Defense Ministry and a regional vice-governor are the latest officials to be caught in an expanding crackdown on corruption and abuse of power in Russia.
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Taliban unleash reprisals against Afghan translators following data leak from the British government
Taliban warlords have embarked on a campaign of killings against Afghans after the British Government lost a top-secret database of those who helped the UK during the war in the Middle East.
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York council bans military equipment from Armed Forces Day amid protest fears
Labour-controlled City of York Council prohibited the equipment due to "resident concerns", fearing it might cause offense - but Labour veterans’ minister Al Carns has criticized the decision.
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Chief of the British Army: We spend too much on tanks that a £1,000 drone could destroy
The British Army is allocating excessive funds to tanks and helicopters, according to the force’s chief, who indicated a shift towards investing in more drones and missiles.
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Three Belgian paratroopers injured in shooting at military base in Scotland
Three Belgium soldiers have been wounded in a ‘shooting incident’ at a military base in Scotland.
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5 planes, 2 helicopters and 24 APCs: Guyana tops list of 10 countries with biggest military spending growth
Guyana has topped the global ranking of countries with the highest percentage increase in defense spending, posting a remarkable 78% growth.
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“Ghost of 2022”: Russia builds up forces again — this time near borders of Finland and Sweden
Experts caution that Moscow is increasing its military presence throughout northwestern Russia, indicating a deliberate attempt to strengthen the area in response to Finland and Sweden’s recent entry into NATO.
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Pakistan launches missile strikes on Indian airbases in retaliation for attacks on its facilities
Pakistan has announced that it is taking retaliatory measures after accusing India of launching missiles at three of its airbases.
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Pakistan warns of a potential strike from India within 36 hours
Pakistan has "credible intelligence" that India plans to launch a military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours, the country’s information minister has claimed.
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Iran’s exiled ‘crown prince’ Reza Pahlavi calls for mass labor strikes to topple regime
Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last shah, tells that the West must establish a “strike fund” to support civil resistance and incapacitate the government.
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French NRJ launches controversial radio station in Russian-occupied Ukraine, mixing pop music with military propaganda
The French broadcasting group NRJ has launched a radio station in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine.
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China launches large-scale military drills near Taiwan, calls leaders "parasites"
Taiwan says it has detected nearly 20 vessels off its coast as Beijing orders large scale sea and air exercises and calls leaders in Taipei ‘parasites’
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US military base on lockdown with people ’seeking shelter’
A military hub for US Navy operations in the Mediterranean is on lockdown due to an ‘ongoing situation’ this morning.
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Chinese warships and helicopters spotted close to Australia
China has flexed its military muscles after a fleet of warships were spotted close to Australia and a Beijing navy helicopter was seen flying within 10ft of a Philippines coastguard plane.
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Coroner is to forward the findings on the 1992 shooting of four IRA members to the DPP
Justice Michael Humphreys states he is required to send a report of the Northern Ireland SAS ambush.