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Military Turns to AI for African Operations

October 27, 2024

The U. S. military, specifically the Africa Command (AFRICOM), has purchased tools from OpenAI to enhance its intelligence and data processing capabilities. The purchase comes after Microsoft started selling OpenAI's technology to the Pentagon. AFRICOM believes that these advanced AI tools are cruci

politics

The U. S. Boosts Taiwan's Defense with $2 Billion Arms Deal

October 27, 2024

In a move that's expected to ruffle feathers in China, the United States has approved a major arms sale to Taiwan. The deal, valued at $2 billion, includes advanced surface-to-air missile systems and cutting-edge radar technology. This is the first time Taiwan will receive such sophisticated defense

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Senator Vance: Domestic Issues Outweigh Foreign Threats

October 27, 2024

Senator JD Vance recently shared his views on current U. S. leadership, stating that internal challenges like inflation and border security are more pressing than foreign threats. Speaking on "Meet the Press, " he explained that issues like the rising cost of groceries and difficulties in military r

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Israel Strikes Back: A Look at the Recent Conflict with Iran

October 26, 2024

Early Saturday morning, Israel decided to hit back at Iran with a series of military strikes. These strikes were in response to a ballistic missile attack that Iran launched on Israel on October 1st. The Israeli military described the strikes as precise hits on military targets in Iran. However, the

politics

Russian Soldiers Chat About North Korean Troops

October 26, 2024

In a recent intercepted conversation, Russian soldiers expressed concerns about the arrival of North Korean troops. The soldiers, using a code name "K Battalion, " seemed displeased with the reinforcements. One soldier even referred to them as "the fking Chinese. " The intercept happened on the nigh

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Ukraine: Russia's Biggest One-Day Troop Loss in Months

October 26, 2024

Russia faced one of its worst days in Ukraine. On October 25, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported that 1, 630 Russian soldiers were lost, making it the third-highest single-day loss since the invasion began in February 2022. This brings the total number of Russian soldiers lost to 685, 910. A

technology

New Latvian Drone Startup Aims to Revolutionize Modern Warfare

October 26, 2024

Imagine a drone that can fly into battle, drop a bomb, and then come back home to fight another day. That's what a new defense tech startup from Latvia, Origin, is aiming to do. Founded in 2022 by Agris Kipurs and Ilya Nevdah, the team behind the popular Airdog drones used for extreme sports, Origin

politics

North Korea's Secret Plan: Generals to Ukraine's Frontlines

October 26, 2024

Imagine this: North Korea is planning to send some of its top army generals to help Russia in its war against Ukraine. This is what Ukraine's defense intelligence agency has claimed. They said that among the 12, 000 North Korean troops expected to be sent to Russia, there will be 500 officers, inclu

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North Korean Troops in Ukraine: A Global War Perspective

October 26, 2024

It's now confirmed that North Korean soldiers are fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine. South Korea's intelligence agency reports that about 1, 500 North Korean special forces began heading to Russia in October. They were transported by Russian ships and given Russian uniforms, weapons, and fake IDs

politics

Taiwan's President: No Backing Down on Territory

October 26, 2024

Taiwan's President, Lai Ching-te, made it clear the island won't give up any space to China. He was visiting the Kinmen islands to celebrate the 75th anniversary of a battle victory. This comes after two weeks of military activity from both China and Taiwan. Lai said the islands, including Taiwan, P