Sen. Joni Ernst, a Republican from Iowa, recently shared her thoughts on a Fox Business Network show. She believes that giving Ukraine Tomahawk missiles could be a big deal. She thinks it could help Ukraine gain an advantage in the ongoing war with Russia. Ernst understands that there are concerns about the U. S. weapons stockpile. But she argues that with careful u...
The U. S. has taken a bold step in the ongoing standoff with Russia. Two nuclear submarines are now being repositioned. This move comes after some strong words from a high-ranking Russian official. The decision was made by the U. S. President. He mentioned that the submarines would be placed in "appropriate regions. " The exact locations and capabilities of these su...
In Gaza, a temporary halt in fighting could mean a chance to bring in vital supplies. But Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, has a different idea. He wants to create a "humanitarian city" in the southern city of Rafah. This city would hold almost all Gazans, except those in armed groups. People would need security checks to enter and wouldn't be allowed to leave...
Israel has been taking bold actions against Iran's nuclear ambitions. This conflict is now in its fourth day. Iran's military is struggling to keep up. Israel has taken out many of Iran's top military leaders and air defenses. Israeli planes are flying over Tehran during the day. On June 16th, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that they had destroyed ove...
Ukraine is in a tough spot right now. The country is getting ready for a big fight this summer. Russia is planning a major offensive, and Ukraine is bracing for impact. The situation has been heating up for a while, and things are looking grim. The war in Ukraine has changed a lot since it started. At first, it was all about big battles and lots of movement. Now, it...
The United States is changing its approach to security in Africa. Instead of focusing on governance and root causes of conflicts, the emphasis is now on helping African nations stand on their own. This shift was evident during African Lion, the largest joint training exercise on the continent. General Michael Langley, the top U. S. military official in Africa, stress...
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has declared that Israel will seize control of the entire Gaza Strip. This bold statement comes as three major allies—Britain, France, and Canada—criticize Israel's aggressive military actions and blockade on humanitarian aid. They describe the situation in Gaza as "unbearable" and threaten to take "concrete" steps if I...
The leader of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has declared an Easter truce. This truce is set to last until the end of Sunday. However, this announcement is not a sure sign that the fighting will stop. It is important to note that this is not the first time Putin has called for a temporary halt to the conflict. In early 2023, a similar truce was announced. At that time, the...
Israel has taken a big step in its ongoing conflict with Hamas. The country's prime minister declared that Israel has grabbed some land in the Gaza Strip. This news comes just after the government shared plans to take over even more territory. What's the goal? To put pressure on Hamas and get them to release the hostages they're holding. This isn't the first time Is...
Ukraine has been making waves with its clever use of drones. They have been targeting Russian military bases far from the front lines. One such base is Engels, a big air force base in southern Russia. This base is about 300 miles away from the fighting in Ukraine. The Ukrainians hit this base with drones at night. The explosions were so big that they damaged homes ne...