January 13, 2024 US special ops on the hunt for cutting edge sniper rifle to compete with Russia, China The U.S. military's most elite troops could soon be armed with a sniper rifle that would enable them to break records, according to a posting in search of the new platform.
January 12, 2024 Russia warns UK that troop deployment in Ukraine would be 'declaration of war' A senior Russian official and ally of President Vladimir Putin has warned the U.K. that troop deployment in Ukraine would equate to a declaration of war with Russia.
January 12, 2024 Olympic fencers who fled Russia over war seeking US citizenship Russian Olympians that fled their country following the invasion of Ukraine are seeking U.S. citizenship in order to compete in the upcoming Summer Games in Paris.
January 12, 2024 North Korea opens border to tourists for first time since pandemic North Korea is opening its borders to tourists for the first time since the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, inviting a group of Russians to tour Pyongyang and visit a ski resort.
January 12, 2024 UK to increase Ukraine aid to $3.2B, its largest annual funding since Russia's invasion The United Kingdom is bolstering its commitment to Ukraine by providing around $3.2 billion of military aid to Ukraine over the coming year, its largest annual commitment since the war.
January 12, 2024 Iran, Russia, slam US-UK joint strikes on Yemen’s Houthis, warn of ‘instability in the region’ Iran and Russia are condemning the U.S. and British joint airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels in response to the recent aggression in and surrounding the Red Sea.
January 11, 2024 IG report finds Pentagon failed to account for more than $1B in weapons sent to Ukraine A new Department of Defense Inspector General report found nearly 40,000 weapons worth more than $1 billion sent to Ukraine are unaccounted for.
January 11, 2024 Putin critic Sergei Udaltsov arrested charged with 'justifying terrorism' Sergei Udaltsov, a prominent Russian left-wing activist and President Putin critic has been arrested and charged with “justifying terrorism" on social media.
January 11, 2024 Biden meets with Paul Whelan's sister at White House after Russia again refuses release of former Marine President Biden met with Paul Whelan's sister at the White House as the U.S. negotiates with Russia for his and Evan Gershkovich's release.
January 11, 2024 Zelenskyy rules out cease-fire, says Russia would 'crush us afterward' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will not consider a cease-fire with Russia, claiming it would only give them an opportunity to regroup and bolster their military.