U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used their final high-profile meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany to emphasize the need for continued international support for Ukraine. Addressing leaders from about 50 nations at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, Austin warned that reducing military aid could lead to greater instability…

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening military and economic force against Denmark to gain control of Greenland. The autonomous territory is part of the Denmark kingdom, while the U.S. has maintained a military presence there since World War II. “We need it for national security. That’s for the free world. I’m talking about protecting the free world,”…

Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump is less than two weeks away, and the guest list is still being finalized. We are learning more about the world leaders who have received invitations to the ceremony –– and who have not. Last month, it was confirmed that Chinese President Xi Jinping had received an invitation from…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s approval ratings have dropped to 52% as of December 2024, down from 90% in March 2022, according to a survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology published on Jan. 7. The survey indicates that trust in Zelenskyy has fallen to 39%, reflecting a decline in popularity amid ongoing military challenges…

Ukraine’s Magura V5 unmanned surface vessels (USVs), nicknamed ‘Sea Babies,’ are pound-for-pound some of the deadliest craft on the water. Just ask Russia’s Black Sea fleet. Those Sea Babies just learned a couple of new skills. Straight Arrow news previously reported on how Ukraine is using Magura V5s as portable launching platforms for aerial drones.…

The Biden administration is preparing what could be one of its final major weapons packages for Ukraine. This comes as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin heads to Germany this week for a critical meeting with international allies. Austin is expected to announce the aid during the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein…

More U.S. adults now believe immigration is a top issue, compared to last year, according to a new poll conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. In the December survey, respondents were asked to list up to five issues they believe should be federal priorities in 2025. 47% of respondents, including 69%…

After doubling their votes and winning the September 2024 election, Austria’s far right Freedom Party (FPÖ) now has a shot at governance and the chancellorship. Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said on Monday, Jan. 6, that the FPÖ had a greenlight to try its hand at forming a coalition government after the second place…

A Kremlin supporter reportedly bragged on Sunday, Jan. 5, that Russia was responsible for the suspected plot to sever communication lines on Christmas day between Finland and Estonia in the Baltic Sea. Officials said the damage to the cables could take months to fix. Leaders in the European Union weren’t exactly surprised by the acknowledgment.…

Justin Trudeau said he is stepping down as Canada’s Prime Minister and the leader of the ruling Liberal Party. He intends to leave office once a new ruling party leader is chosen. Trudeau made the announcement Monday, Jan. 6, after reports said he was expected to announce his resignation that week. “Every morning I’ve woken…