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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,......

US Transfers Yemeni Detainees from Guantanamo to Oman, Reducing Prison Population

The United States has transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from the Guantanamo Bay detention center to Oman, marking a significant step in the ongoing reduction of the prison population, the Pentagon confirmed on Monday. This move nearly halves the number of remaining prisoners at the facility. Among the......

Russia-Ukraine War Key Events on Day 1,027

The Russia-Ukraine war continues to evolve, with significant developments in combat, humanitarian challenges, and political diplomacy. Below is an overview of the situation as of Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Fighting on the Frontlines Ukrainian forces report engagements with North Korean soldiers participating......

 North Korean Troops Reported Killed Fighting Alongside Russia in Ukraine  

Recent reports from Ukrainian military intelligence and the Pentagon reveal the presence of North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This unprecedented involvement has drawn international attention, as both the scale of North Korean involvement and its......

Trump's Support for Pete Hegseth Navigating Controversies Amid Pentagon Nomination

United States President-elect Donald Trump has reaffirmed his support for Pete Hegseth, his controversial nominee for Secretary of Defense. Despite mounting allegations and questions surrounding Hegseth’s suitability for the role, Trump remains steadfast, portraying the former combat veteran and......

US Conducts Strike in Syria Against Imminent Threat Amid Escalating Violence

The United States has carried out a military strike in eastern Syria targeting weapons systems, including rocket launchers and a tank, deemed an "imminent threat" to US forces. The Pentagon confirmed the operation on Tuesday, following a rocket attack near a US base in the region. According......

Military Sexual Assault in US Rates Far Exceed Official Estimates

In a startling revelation that challenges the Pentagon's longstanding narrative, a groundbreaking study from Brown University's Watson Institute suggests that sexual assault rates in the U.S. military may be two to four times higher than previously reported by government estimates. This eye-opening......

US Bolsters Military Presence in Middle East Amid Rising Tensions

The Pentagon has announced a significant increase in its military presence in the Middle East, deploying additional fighter jets and Navy warships to the region. This move comes in response to recent threats from Iran and its allies, Hamas and Hezbollah, following the assassination of Hamas figure Ismail......

Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin Revokes Plea Deal for Accused 9/11 Plotters

In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has revoked a controversial plea agreement for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants accused of orchestrating the September 11, 2001, attacks. This decision, announced in a memo to Susan Escallier, who oversees the war court......