France has been quietly backing Benin's government in the wake of a recent coup attempt. This support included sharing intelligence and providing logistical help. The French government also worked closely with Nigeria, which sent military aid to Benin at the request of Benin's President Patrice Talo
In Benin, a group of soldiers tried to take control of the country over the weekend. The government says some people died, but they won't say how many. The leader of this attempt, Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, is still missing. The soldiers who tried to take over wanted to remove the president a
A group of former federal ethics experts have called for an internal investigation into the Justice Department's legal opinion that backed U. S. military strikes on suspected drug boats in South American waters. These former officials, who served under different presidents, are questioning the legal
Lithuania has taken a big step. They declared a state of emergency. This is because of balloons coming from Belarus. These balloons are used by smugglers. They carry cigarettes and other goods. This is not just about goods. It is also about national security. The balloons are causing problems. They
Sudan is facing a serious situation. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful militia, is gaining ground. They recently took over al-Fashir, a major city in Darfur. Now, they are moving eastward into the Kordofan region. This includes seizing Sudan's largest oil field. The violence is pushing peop
In a world where electronic warfare is becoming the norm, NATO is turning to innovative solutions to keep its communications secure. Astrolight, a Lithuanian tech company, has been putting its POLARIS laser communication terminal through its paces in recent NATO exercises. The POLARIS terminal was
Lawmakers in the U. S. are taking a stand. They want more details about military actions in Venezuela. They might cut travel funds for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if he doesn't share unedited videos of strikes on boats. This is all part of a big defense bill. It's likely to pass soon. The bill i
In a grim turn of events, the ongoing conflict in Sudan has once again claimed the lives of innocent children. A recent drone strike by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group, targeted a kindergarten in the town of Kalogi, South Kordofan state. The attack resulted in the deaths of 50 p
Some people think that blowing up boats filled with drug dealers is a good idea. They say it stops drugs from coming in. But is it really the right thing to do? Let's think about this. First, there's a big question about who is on these boats. Are they all drug dealers? Or could there be innocent p
The recent missile strikes on boats suspected of drug trafficking have sparked intense debate. Critics argue that the second strike, which targeted survivors of the initial attack, was a serious misstep. They question the decision-making process, especially since there was no opposing fire and ample
