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Biden commutes 1,500 sentences in historic clemency move
President Joe Biden granted clemency to nearly 1,500 individuals Thursday, Dec. 11, marking the largest single-day action of its kind in U.S. history. The White House announced that the initiative includes commutations for those who served at least one year in home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic and 39 pardons for Americans convicted of nonviolent… -
Ballistic missile intercepted over Guam during landmark defense test
In the event of a conflict between the United States and China, U.S. bases in the Pacific, including Guam, would play a critical role. Known as the “hub of the Pacific,” Guam is essential to U.S. military strategy in eastern Asia and the South China Sea. A recent test to intercept a ballistic missile aimed… -
Man arrested after allegedly flying drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base
Authorities arrested a Brentwood, California, man after they said he was flying a drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. Officials with the U.S. Department of Justice said he also took photos of the site. Vandenberg Space Force Base is a critical facility for U.S. military and space operations, known for satellite… -
US Air Force deploys A-10 ‘Warthogs’ to Philippines
The United States deployed A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, commonly known as Warthogs, to the Philippines for joint training exercises with the Philippine Air Force. The deployment serves to strengthen the long-standing defense partnership between the two nations. The A-10s are assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron, which is based in South Korea. The aircraft arrived… -
Ukraine approves robotic combat droid for military use
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has approved the Droid TW 12.7, a new robotic combat system, for deployment in its ongoing conflict with Russia. The remotely operated system is part of Ukraine’s efforts to modernize its armed forces and expand domestic arms production. The Droid TW 12.7 is a tracked, miniature tank equipped with a Browning… -
OpenAI releases Sora as debate over artist contributions grows
OpenAI has launched its long-awaited video generation model, Sora, making it available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users in the United States and several other countries. The tool allows users to create high-definition video clips using text prompts, with additional features to animate images and remix existing footage. During a livestream demonstration, OpenAI showcased Sora’s… -
Ukraine pushes for NATO action, open to Western troops
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed openness to the deployment of Western troops in Ukraine as part of a broader security framework tied to NATO membership. Speaking on his Telegram channel, Zelenskyy said clear timelines for joining both NATO and the European Union are essential for Ukraine’s future. He noted, however, that NATO membership requires… -
Taiwan on alert as China deploys 90 ships in military exercise
Taiwan is reporting one of the largest Chinese naval deployments near its waters in recent months, with nearly 90 vessels and reserved airspace zones near the island sparking fresh concerns about regional security and military posturing. The seven airspace zones are near its Fujian and Zhejiang provinces, which Taiwan said could signal upcoming military exercises.… -
Pentagon warns of China-Russia alliance threatening Arctic security
The Arctic is shifting from a region of international cooperation to a battleground for global power. China is expanding its presence, pursuing influence in Arctic governance and tapping into economic opportunities created by climate change. Its growing partnership with Russia—spanning trade, science and military cooperation—is reshaping regional dynamics. The Pentagon warned that this unprecedented collaboration… -
Tehran’s latest rocket launch sparks concerns over missile technology
Iran successfully launched its heaviest satellite payload to date, the state-run IRNA news agency reported Friday, Dec. 6. The Simorgh rocket reportedly carried the Fakhr-1 satellite, named after assassinated nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, along with an orbital propulsion system and research equipment. State media claim the payload reached a 250 mile orbit, though independent verification… -
Russia will use ‘any means’ to defend interests: Russian foreign minister
Moscow warned the West against deeper involvement in the Ukraine conflict, signaling its readiness to defend its interests. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized in a recent interview with Tucker Carlson that Russia does not seek a direct conflict with the U.S. Carlson asked Lavrov whether he believed the U.S. and Russia were “at war… -
Top Russian, US generals discuss Mediterranean drills in rare call
Russia’s top military officer called his U.S. counterpart last week to warn of live-fire missile tests in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The advance notice was given to U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown amid heightened tensions between the United States and Russia. Russia’s Defense Ministry stated that the call aimed to prevent incidents in… -
20 million fentanyl pills seized in Mexico’s largest drug bust
Mexican authorities seized over a ton of fentanyl in Sinaloa, marking the largest bust of the synthetic opioid in the country’s history. Officials said the haul, equivalent to more than 20 million doses, has an estimated street value of nearly $400 million. The operation occurred Tuesday, Dec. 3, when military personnel spotted two armed men…
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