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The New 'Avignon Papacy'? Pentagon Officials Reportedly Invoked Medieval Captivity to Threaten Vatican and Force Pope's Support

The intense Pentagon meeting where a senior official summoned Pope Leo XIV's ambassador sparked tensions reminiscent of the Avignon Papacy. Explore the global implications for military power.

International Business Times UK · Apr 9

'The Catholic Church Had Better Take Its Side': Pentagon Warned Pope Leo XIV Over Trump Criticism

Pentagon officials reportedly warned the Vatican after Pope Leo XIV criticized US foreign policy under Donald Trump, leading to a cancelled papal visit

International Business Times UK · Apr 9

Appeals court rebuffs Anthropic in latest round of its AI battle with the Trump administration

A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to block the Pentagon from blacklisting artificial intelligence laboratory Anthropic in a decision that differed from the conclusions reached in another judge’s ruling on the same issues

The Independent UK · Apr 9

The Drone Disruptor: Kratos Stock Seeks a Higher Altitude

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is at the forefront of a military shift toward affordable unmanned systems that prioritize high volume and agility.

MarketBeat · Apr 8

Pentagon reveals coffee and cigarette consumption habits of US troops in Iran

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The Independent UK · Apr 8

Cigarettes and coffee: Pentagon discloses consumption habits of US troops in Iran

The Pentagon has given an insight into US troops consumption habits during the Iran war, following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire.

The Independent UK · Apr 8

US Lawmaker Demands 40 Secret UFO Videos as Lake Huron 'Shootdowns' Mystery Resurfaces

Rep Anna Paulina Luna has requested access to over 40 classified military videos documenting unidentified aerial phenomena, sparking renewed public interest.

International Business Times UK · Apr 8

Trump threatens reporters with "jail"

The president says journalists could face imprisonment for reporting on war rescue operations

Salon · Apr 8

Palantir's AI Powers US Strikes in Iran War, Speeding 'Kill Chain' in First Major AI-Driven Conflict

As U.S. and Israeli forces have unleashed more than 11,000 strikes on Iranian targets since late February 2026, Palantir Technologies' artificial intelligence systems have emerged as a central tool in the Pentagon's targeting operations, compressing what military planners call the "kill chain" from days to minutes and enabling a tempo…

International Business Times · Apr 8

US Army Secretary says he’s not going anywhere despite reported clashes with Pete Hegseth

Dan Driscoll insists he remains ‘laser focused’ on current role, despite reportedly sparring with defense secretary over dismissal of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and other issues

The Independent UK · Apr 8