Germany’s newest military innovation could significantly impact Ukraine’s artillery capabilities. The country has created a prototype artillery shell with an impressive firing range of up to 62 miles — a substantial leap from the current 155 mm rounds that reach only 20 miles. While most details about the prototype round remain confidential, German media reports…

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly attempting to use financial backing from major players in the oil industry to aid his reelection bid. In exchange, Trump is promising to dismantle many of the environmental policies implemented by President Joe Biden. According to sources cited by The Washington Post, Trump vowed to overturn current emissions regulations…

Tensions are mounting as French President Emmanuel Macron suggested to The Economist that he might send troops to Ukraine if Russia breaks through the front lines. Macron warned that a Russian victory could prompt further aggression in Europe. In response, Russia has stated that any French soldiers deployed would be considered legitimate targets. Amid these…

The United States and Japan have been friendly since the aftermath of World War II, after which the U.S. committed around $38 billion (in 2024 dollars) to help rebuild its former enemy. Today, especially in light of the growing military threat from neighboring China, Japan is increasingly aligned with Western security alliances like AUKUS and…

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy leveled accusations of censorship against Big Tech, alleging that Facebook and Instagram blocked access to his latest political ad. The incident unfolded when a link to the new video was reportedly blocked on Sunday, May 5. Meta, Facebook and Instagram’s parent company, said the action was a mistake. Meta…

A U.S. soldier was detained in Russia on criminal charges on May 2, according to Army officials. Officials said the soldier, identified as Staff Sgt. Gordon D. Black, is being accused of theft. Black’s mother said he was visiting his girlfriend at the time of his arrest. According to the Army, Black was in the process of switching stations…

Over the weekend of April 27, Ukrainian troops were on the retreat from Russian forces. The United States is rushing aid to Ukraine since the foreign aid package passed on April 24. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the weapons coming from the U.S. need to come faster because Russia is capitalizing on the holding…

Pro-Palestinian protests lead to dozens of students arrested across some of the country’s most elite college campuses and day two of testimony in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, April 23, 2024.  Protests lead to arrests across college campuses Some of the country’s most prestigious…

Tensions are rising between Russia and NATO countries as Moscow forms an Iskander missile brigade near Finland’s border. As a result, Poland is considering allowing NATO allies to deploy nuclear weapons to its soil in response to Russian threats on Monday, April 22. The Iskander-M ballistic missiles deployed in Russia’s border adjacent to Finland —…

Argentina’s controversial populist President Javier Milei wants his country to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The move is an effort to enhance political and security cooperation. Milei’s government is looking to tighten relations with Western powers and attract investment in Argentina. Argentina’s request came during talks on Thursday, April 18, in Brussels between NATO’s…