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Pete Hegseth Faces Intense Scrutiny but Gains Key Support in Defense Secretary Hearing

WASHINGTON, Jan 14 – Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's controversial nominee for Secretary of Defense, endured pointed questioning from Democrats during his confirmation hearing but emerged largely unscathed among Republican senators. Concerns were raised about his lack of experience,......

Austrian Woman Kidnapped in Niger Amid Rising Security Concerns

An Austrian woman has been kidnapped in Niger, marking the first abduction of a European citizen in the country since the military coup of 2023. The Austrian Foreign Ministry confirmed the incident on Sunday, stating that its embassy in Algeria, which also covers Niger, had been notified and was in communication......

Swedish Teen Sought for Arms Trafficking Detained at Moroccan Border

Border security forces at Morocco's Bab Sebta crossing point apprehended a 19-year-old Swedish national who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by Stockholm authorities. The suspect, who remains unidentified for legal reasons, faces serious allegations related to the unauthorized......

Ukraine Conflict: Day 1,050 Key Developments

Combat Updates A Russian-guided bomb strike on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia resulted in at least 13 civilian deaths and approximately 30 injuries, according to regional officials. In a separate attack, two individuals were killed in Stepnohirsk, a village near the front lines, south of......

US Expands List of Chinese Companies Linked to Military Ties

The U.S. Department of Defense has added several prominent Chinese companies to its list of entities allegedly connected to China’s military. These include Tencent, the leading gaming and social media company, and CATL, the largest global electric vehicle battery manufacturer. Other companies listed......

U.S. faces global criticism over $8 billion arms deal with Israel amid Gaza crisis

The United States has drawn significant international outrage following the Biden administration’s informal notification to Congress of an $8 billion weapons sale to Israeli forces. The announcement comes in the final weeks of President Joe Biden’s term, as his administration participates......

Morocco Expands Drone Arsenal Amid Defense Industry Modernization

Morocco has taken another significant step toward enhancing its defense capabilities with the confirmed delivery of Bayraktar TB2 drones from Turkish defense firm Baykartech. The delivery, revealed by the company, underscores Morocco's ongoing efforts to modernize its military systems. While Moroccan......

9/11 Suspects Near Historic Plea Agreement After Two Decades in Detention

After nearly 22 years of detention at Guantanamo Bay, the alleged architects of the September 11 attacks are poised to enter guilty pleas in exchange for life sentences, marking a potential conclusion to one of America's most prolonged terrorism cases. Khalid Sheikh Mohamed and two co-defendants......

Côte d'Ivoire's Military Base Handover and Promises for a Transparent 2025 Election

In his New Year's message, President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d'Ivoire announced the planned transfer of the French military base in Abidjan to Ivorian forces, set to take place in January 2025. This decision follows a previously agreed-upon framework for a "concerted and organized"......