China’s ambitious goal to modernize its military by 2027, as directed by President Xi Jinping, is encountering significant challenges, including widespread corruption within the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), according to a new Pentagon report. Between July and December 2023, at least 15 senior Chinese military officials and defense industry executives were removed from their positions.…

Calls are growing for Homeland Security to take more action in identifying the drones reported night after night in New Jersey and New York. And ABC News has reached a multi-million-dollar settlement over comments its top political host made about President-elect Donald Trump. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.…

The U.S. military has successfully tested its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), moving closer to fielding advanced hypersonic technology. The test, conducted at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, demonstrated the missile’s ability to exceed speeds of 3,800 miles per hour, more than five times the speed of sound, and strike distant targets. Officials described…

The Assad regime ruled Syria with brutality for decades. Less than a week after Syrian rebels toppled the regime, the U.S. got to work to prevent ISIS from filling the void. While rebels from the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) and the Free Syrian Army have begun to form a new government in the…

The man accused of gunning down the CEO of UnitedHealthcare on a New York City sidewalk is charged with murder. And the Biden administration levels allegations of war crimes against two Syrians who were high-raking members of the now ousted regime. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Suspect charged with murder…

Syrian President Bashar Assad has landed in Russia, according to state media. This comes after a swift offensive targeting Damascus forced him to flee the country on Dec. 7, ending nearly 60 years of Assad family rule in Syria. There were swift reactions from U.S. leaders, including from President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.…

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…

Three U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Fort Cavazos, Texas, face federal charges for an alleged human smuggling operation near the southern border. The soldiers allegedly conspired to transport undocumented individuals from Mexico and Guatemala into the United States. U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested Emilio Mendoza Lopez, Angel Palma, 20, and Enrique Jauregui, 25, after a…

Israel has agreed to a cease-fire with Lebanon on Tuesday, Nov. 26. This deal puts a temporary end to a fight against Hezbollah that has killed thousands of people since the conflict was sparked by the war in Gaza in 2023. President Joe Biden announced the cease-fire at the White House Rose Garden in response…

Army investigators are searching for 31 missing M17 pistols, two sets of night vision goggles and a thermal weapon sight stolen from Fort Moore, Georgia. The Army’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has offered a $15,000 reward for credible information leading to the recovery of the stolen items. The M17 pistols, standard-issue sidearms for U.S. troops,…