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EU defense chief proposes 100,000-strong unified army

The European Union's defense commissioner has called for creating a unified military force of 100,000 troops to potentially offset the withdrawal of American forces from the continent. Andrius Kubilius made the pitch during a major security conference in Sweden, amid growing alarms over U.S. reliability......

Russian commanders accused of killing their own soldiers

A New York Times investigation published on December 31 uncovers a pattern of severe abuse within the Russian military, where commanders systematically mistreat, extort, and even orchestrate the deaths of their troops to sustain frontline numbers in Ukraine. Drawing from over 6,000 confidential complaints......

Ukrainian drones destroy Russian cavalry in rare horseback assault

Ukrainian forces have struck Russian soldiers advancing on horseback in one of the most unusual clashes of the war. The incident, captured on video by the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade and released over the weekend, shows Ukrainian drones tracking and targeting Russian cavalry near the eastern front......

Sudanese soldiers flee to South Sudan after loss of strategic oil site

Sudanese troops who abandoned their positions at the country’s largest oil field have surrendered in South Sudan, according to the South Sudanese army. The retreat followed the takeover of the Heglig oil site by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group that has steadily expanded......

Merz reaffirms Germany's support for Israel amid Gaza conflict

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Israel on Saturday, December 6, marking his first trip since assuming office. During his visit, Merz reaffirmed Germany's long-standing support for Israel while addressing concerns over the ongoing Gaza conflict. Merz met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog......

Lebanese army chief's US visit canceled amid Hezbollah disarmament tensions

A scheduled visit by Lebanese Army Commander Rodolphe Haykal to the United States has been abruptly canceled, signaling rising U.S. frustration regarding Lebanon's efforts to rein in Hezbollah, as reported by local media. This decision follows the cancellation of several important meetings that Haykal......

Niger: Over 220 terrorists "Neutralized" in October, according to army report

Niamey — Niger’s Defense and Security Forces announced that they “neutralized” 229 terrorists and arrested 721 individuals during October 2025, according to local media reports. Those arrested face charges including criminal activity, complicity,......

Mexico: at least 70 dead in floods, army deployed

Mexico has deployed nearly 13,000 soldiers and navy personnel to assist victims of last week’s torrential rains, which have left at least 70 people dead in the central and eastern regions of the country, according to the latest official report released Thursday. In Xochicoatlán,......

Myanmar: Military airstrike on festival kills at least 20, says Amnesty International

Amnesty International has condemned a deadly airstrike by Myanmar’s military that targeted a Buddhist festival on Monday night, killing at least 20 people, including several children. The attack occurred in the town of Chaung U, in central Myanmar, where thousands had gathered to celebrate the......