‘We’ve uncovered some things’: Pentagon’s UFO online reporting tool launches Move signals US government slowly opening up about what it knows, or doesn’t, about unidentified anomalous phenomena The Guardian - US · Nov 1, 2023
Tommy Tuberville says military is ‘struggling’ despite his own hold on promotions Tuberville continues to place a hold on military promotions in protest of a Pentagon policy that reimburses servicemembers who travel to seek an abortion The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
David Pratt: US policy in Middle East is moving in a dangerous direction IT was late Friday when Israeli forces expanded their ground offensive in Gaza. The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2023
Israeli army says it has hit 150 underground targets in Gaza About 100 jets involved in heavy bombardment as Palestinians report clashes in north-east and central strip The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023
Besieged Gaza cut off from the world after heavy Israeli bombardment knocks out communications Israel has been striking targets in the Gaza Strip with stepped-up bombardment and artillery fire, knocking out communications and creating a near-blackout of information The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
U.S. fighter jets strike Iran-linked sites in Syria after attacks on U.S. troops The strikes on two locations linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps came in retaliation for drone and missile attacks against U.S. bases and personnel in the region that began early last week. WEKU · Oct 27, 2023
US strikes Syria amid growing fears that Israel-Hamas war will spread Two US fighter jets have struck weapons and ammunition facilities in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US forces by Iranian-backed militia as concerns are growing that the Israel-Hamas conflict may spread in the Middle East. Radio France Internationale · Oct 27, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy claims equivalent of Russian brigade lost near Avdiivka; Putin warns of weapon smuggling from Ukraine – as it happened Ukraine’s president tells British PM brigade’s worth of troops lost trying to encircle embattled city; Putin demands action on weapons trafficking The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2023
Israel military ‘expanding' ground activity in Gaza tonight as air strikes intensify and internet cut Military says 'the IDF is acting with great force... to achieve the objectives of the war' as it renews calls for people in Gaza to head south Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023
UN general assembly calls for immediate truce – as it happened United Nations resolution passes with 120 votes in favour of truce. This blog is now closed The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2023
US attacks facilities in Syria linked to Iran, Pentagon says The White House earlier warned it would respond to attacks on its forces in Iraq and Syria at ‘time of our choosing’. Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2023
US strikes Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US troops The Pentagon says the U.S. military launched airstrikes early Friday on two locations in eastern Syria linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
The number of military suicides dipped in 2022 as the Pentagon works on new prevention programs U.S. officials say the number of suicides among members of the military and their families dipped slightly in 2022, compared with the previous year The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
Johnson brings defense background to speakership - Roll Call Speaker Mike Johnson pushed for more defense spending and against a military vaccine mandate as a member of the Armed Services Committee. Roll Call · Oct 26, 2023
The Guardian - US · Oct 26, 2023 The US has deployed troops in the Middle East. Can it avoid a ‘commitment trap’? With the stability of the region at risk, and Joe Biden pledging support to Israel multiple times, preventing a mission creep or a full-blown intervention may not be easy
Roll Call · Oct 25, 2023 Lawmakers urge expanded ‘basic needs allowance’ for troops - Roll Call Nearly 1 in 4 active-duty servicemembers are beset by food insecurity, according to the most recent Pentagon survey of the force.
Al Jazeera · Oct 25, 2023 China says US ‘exaggerates’ its military threat in new report Pentagon report detailed the expansion of China’s arsenal of nuclear and conventional weapons.
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023 China said the US is a disruptor of peace in response to Pentagon report on China’s military buildup China said the United States is the “biggest disruptor of regional peace and stability” in the world in a scathing response to a Pentagon report on China’s growing military buildup
The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023 Morning Digest | Noida residents’ body to move SC against Allahabad HC order on Nithari Killings; Pentagon rushes defences and advisers to Israel, and more Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day
The Guardian - US · Oct 23, 2023 Pentagon to send military advisers and air defense systems to Israel Assistance comes ahead of Israel’s anticipated ground assault into Gaza but advisers will not engage in fighting, says US official
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 Pentagon rushes defenses, advisers to Middle East as Israel's ground assault in Gaza looms The Pentagon has sent advisers, including a Marine Corps general versed in urban warfare, to Israel to assist in its plans to conduct a ground assault in Gaza
Roll Call · Oct 23, 2023 As lawmakers digest supplemental, a way forward remains unclear - Roll Call The lack of a House speaker is just one factor in an uncertain legislative path for President Biden's $106 billion emergency funding request.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2023 Strikes on Gaza to increase from today, Israeli spokesperson says – as it happened Israeli Rear Adm Daniel Hagari said: ‘We will deepen our attacks to minimise the dangers to our forces in the next stages of the war.’ This blog is now closed
WEKU · Oct 20, 2023 Pentagon says it shot down Yemen missiles that may have been headed towards Israel The Pentagon said its forces in the Middle East were seeing an 'uptick' in drone activity at a time when the U.S. is on high alert for signs the Israel-Hamas conflict could escalate across the region.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 First Thing: Biden calls for urgent funding for Israel and Ukraine US president says Americans must not walk away from their role as a ‘beacon to the world’. Plus, Britney Spears details 2008 breakdown in memoir