In a show of appreciation, a major rural retailer organized a special day to honor local heroes across the nation. Over 2, 300 stores hosted events to celebrate military personnel, veterans, and first responders. Each store gave $500 to a nearby fire, police, or veteran group, adding up to more than
In Venezuela, the US is amping up military pressure on President Nicolás Maduro, stirring memories of past interventions in Latin America. The US has labeled Maduro a narco-terrorist and is taking strong action against him. Back in the day, leaders like Salvador Allende in Chile and Rafael Trujillo
In a recent turn of events, Israel announced that the remains of three individuals handed over by Hamas do not belong to any of the hostages. This revelation comes as a setback to the already fragile U. S. -brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The exchange of remains is part of a broader ag
Taiwan's political scene just got a new face. Cheng Li-wun, the newly elected leader of the Kuomintang (KMT), the island's main opposition party, has some big shoes to fill. She's taking over at a time when tensions between Taiwan and China are running high. China sees Taiwan as part of its territor
Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief, recently spoke out against China's actions in the South China Sea, calling them destabilizing. He was in Kuala Lumpur for meetings with allies like Australia, Japan, and the Philippines. Hegseth offered to help Southeast Asian countries by sharing technology to moni
In early 2023, a powerful earthquake hit the southeastern regions of Turkey and Syria. The disaster caused widespread damage and resulted in a significant number of casualties. In response, various countries, including Norway, sent medical aid. Norway's military played a crucial role in this effort.
The U. S. has decided to reduce its military presence along Europe's eastern border with Ukraine. This change is part of a broader review of U. S. military strategy. Around 80, 000 to 100, 000 U. S. troops are typically stationed in Europe. The reduction involves pulling out a brigade that has been
Valley Forge Military College is in a tough spot. They're facing money problems and big changes. Now, they're thinking about joining President Donald Trump's plan for colleges that support conservative values. This plan, called the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, offers federal
Guinea-Bissau, a small country in West Africa, is once again in the spotlight due to political instability. Recently, several high-ranking military officers were taken into custody. They are accused of plotting to disrupt the country's political process. This is not surprising, as coups and unrest h
Ukraine has sent in special forces to defend the city of Pokrovsk, which is under heavy attack from Russian troops. This move comes after Russia claimed to have surrounded Ukrainian forces in the area. Pokrovsk is a very important city because it is a key hub for roads and railways. If Russia takes
