Artificial intelligence is quickly being integrated into various aspects of life, from navigation apps to word processing programs. Now, its application has extended to U.S. military strategies. According to Bloomberg, the U.S. military used AI to identify targets for air strikes in the Middle East in early February, marking a significant use of technology in…

Russia has positioned itself as a neutral player in Middle East affairs recently, maintaining stable ties with Israel and its Arab neighbors. But a shift occurred after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, as Israel now sees Russia’s more symbolic support for Hamas in Gaza as siding with the militant group. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan…

Leaked documents from Russia are shedding light on Moscow’s strategy for using nuclear weaponry. The leaked documents also revealed new insights into the Kremlin’s relationship with China, showing that Russia had mapped out potential conflict scenarios with its southern neighbor. The Financial Times obtained the allegedly classified Russian military documents. There were 29 leaked files…

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Ky., announced he will step down from his position in November. McConnell has been the top Republican in the chamber since 2007, and he is the longest serving Senate leader in history. He said he’ll finish his elected term which ends in January 2027. So who could replace him? There are…

Russia’s war against Ukraine is now two years in, leading to increased sanctions and export controls against both Moscow and Vladimir Putin’s allies. However, American technology is still making its way into Russian weapons.  “The evidence points overwhelmingly to the fact that Russia relies on Western technology to power its military capabilities and United States…

The U.S. Army is cutting 24,000 positions in a move to restructure the military branch. According to the Army, the 5% of its force being cut are already empty posts, as recruitment shortages mean there aren’t enough soldiers to fill the existing roles. The branch is not asking any soldiers to leave, but rather repositioning…

If not for donated Western weaponry and military support, the war in Ukraine would be long over. If Ukraine wants to stay in the fight against Russia, however, the country needs to rely more on its own domestic production of weapons, vehicles and ammunition. Almost as soon as Vladimir Putin took power in Russia 24…

The details of a proposed plan to release hostages and pause the fighting in Gaza have been unveiled. And — a historic donation allows students at one medical school to attend tuition-free. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. Hamas considers 40-day cease-fire as Biden addresses war pause New…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently shared insights into the significant impact of the ongoing war with Russia on his country. On Sunday, Feb. 25, Zelenskyy confirmed that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have lost their lives since the onset of Russia’s invasion in 2022, describing it as a “big loss for us.” He refrained from disclosing the number of…