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Azov’s New Mission: Turning Mariupol Into a Target

June 18, 2026

The Azov Regiment, once pushed out of Mariupol in 2022, has returned with fresh plans to strike Russian forces. After suffering heavy losses when the city fell, Azov rebuilt itself into a larger unit that now focuses on disrupting Moscow’s supply lines. Last week, drones from the First Corps Azov fl

politics

Wes Duncan: A Strong Choice for District Attorney

June 5, 2026

A former district attorney who once worked in Washoe County says that voters should choose Wes Duncan for the next DA. He points out that a DA must lead with honesty and keep the public safe, and believes Duncan has what it takes. Duncan is a decorated Air Force Colonel who has handled many milit

crime

Spies, Torture and a Long Hunt: Two Syrian Officers Tried in Vienna

June 1, 2026

For more than ten years, two high‑ranking figures from Syria’s war had lived in Europe as if they were ordinary residents. Their presence, however, was a secret that the Austrian police finally exposed after a persistent search. The first man, Khaled al‑Halabi, once led Syria’s state security. He i

crime

Police Ex‑Officers Target Crypto Startups

May 30, 2026

Former Ukrainian police officers are accused of turning their training into a crime ring that kidnapped crypto business owners and stole more than two million dollars. The investigation, finished by the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office, names four ex‑police men and one civilian who had a prior c

politics

Why America’s Military Games in Germany Matter More Than Ever

May 1, 2026

A group of U. S. Army leaders in southern Germany recently showed reporters why their training base in Hohenfels isn’t just another patch of land. With over 35, 000 American troops stationed across Germany, the country remains the largest U. S. military hub in Europe. That includes a sprawling 163-s

politics

Surprise Attack in Mali: What Happens Next?

April 29, 2026

Residents across Mali woke to gunfire and explosions as rebel groups entered the capital, Bamako. The assault was carried out by two organisations: the Azawad Liberation Front and a group linked to al‑Qaeda. The rebels killed the defence minister and took control of the northern city Kidal, which wa

politics

Ukraine’s Drone Tech Could Safeguard the Hormuz Strait

April 11, 2026

Britain says Ukraine can help keep the vital oil route in the Strait of Hormuz safe. The country’s advanced drones are praised as some of the best worldwide. The UK has brought together more than 30 nations to discuss reopening the strait after Iran blocked it following attacks by the US and Isra

crime

Old Dominion Shooting: A Troubling Tale of a Former Guard and Terrorist Links

March 15, 2026

A gunman named Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, 36, who once served in the Virginia National Guard and had a history of trying to help ISIS, opened fire at Old Dominion University in Virginia on Thursday. The attack targeted a room where ROTC students and active‑duty military members were meeting. Jalloh shou

politics

Spain Opens Old Files About 1981 Coup

February 23, 2026

Spain is set to release documents about a failed coup in 1981 that almost toppled its young democracy. The move follows many people asking for more information. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the files will be declassified. He called it a way to pay back a historical debt and let citizens see th

entertainment

Colonel Eriksen’s Stand: How a Norwegian Fortress Changed WWII

February 13, 2026

The story of “Battle of Oslo” began with a bold move by Colonel Birger Eriksen, who commanded the Oscarsborg Fortress on April 9, 1940. With no help in sight and German ships closing in, he chose to fire first against the invading navy. His shots hit the cruiser Blücher and forced the enemy to pause