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The U.S. Department of Defense has informed Congress that it requires an additional $80 billion to cover expenses related to the Iran war, as well as other defense-related costs, according to U.S. media reports. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has made several visits to Capitol Hill to discuss the request, including
Ukraine and Russia: What You Need to Know Right Now
MOSCOW (Reuters) — Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered all of his country to support the war effort...
US Mulls Joint Weapons Production With Taiwan
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government is considering a plan to jointly produce weapons with Taiwan, a business...
British Ex-Military Pilots Hired by China to Train People’s Liberation Army: BBC
Around 30 veteran pilots of the British armed services are or have been in the pay of Communist China...
White House Launches Five-Year Plan to Research Methods of Reducing Sunlight to Fight Global Warming
In a move that sounds like the backstory to a science fiction film, the White House has approved an effort...
Germany’s Scholz: Nuclear Plant Extension Brings Clarity
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday, Oct. 18, that his decision to extend the lifespan of three...
Biden Approval Stuck at 40%, a Dark Sign for Democrats in Midterms: Reuters/Ipsos
Three weeks from the U.S. midterm elections, President Joe Biden's approval rating stayed close to the...
Russia Orders Civilians to Evacuate Ahead of Anticipated Fighting in Kherson Region
Authorities in Kherson, a Ukrainian oblast or province recently annexed by Russia, have ordered civilian...
‘It’s a horror’: French Mourn Murder of 12-year-old Paris Girl
Shocked neighbors laid flowers and candles on Tuesday, Oct. 18 in tribute to a 12-year-old girl who was...
British PM Truss Vows to ‘Carry On’ Amid Dwindling Support
LONDON (Reuters) — British Prime Minister Liz Truss warned of tough times ahead after she scrapped her...