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Ukraine's Long-Arm Drones Stir Russia's Industrial Heartland

November 5, 2025

Deep inside Russia, Ukrainian drones are making their presence felt. In the city of Sterlitamak, around 1, 300 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, two drones targeted an industrial plant. Local officials reported that both drones were shot down, and no one was hurt. But the incident left a mark: a

politics

Mali's Fuel Crisis: A Test of Strength for the Military Government

November 5, 2025

In a recent conversation, U. S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Mali's Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop talked about the security situation in the region. Landau praised Mali's military for their efforts against the extremist group JNIM, which has been causing trouble in the area. J

politics

Russia and Venezuela: Keeping the Lines Open

November 4, 2025

Russia and Venezuela are staying in touch, but they're not spilling the details. Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin's spokesman, mentioned that Russia is in regular contact with Venezuela. However, he didn't share what they're discussing. This comes at a time when tensions in the Caribbean are rising. Russ

politics

Nuclear Tensions: What's Really Going On?

November 4, 2025

Pakistan has made it clear that it won't be the first to restart nuclear tests. This comes after President Trump claimed that Pakistan, along with Russia and China, has been secretly testing nuclear weapons. A high-ranking Pakistani security official stated, "Pakistan was not the first to test nucle

education

A Day to Honor Heroes: SLU's Veterans Week Kicks Off

November 4, 2025

Southeastern Louisiana University is gearing up for a big week of events to honor veterans. The highlight? A special lecture on Veterans Day, November 11th, at 11 a. m. in the Student Union Theatre. The guest speaker is retired U. S. Army Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré, who's got a lot of stories to shar

education

A College's Fight for Survival: Valley Forge's Controversial Move

November 3, 2025

Valley Forge Military College is in serious trouble. Money problems and a shrinking student body have left it struggling to stay open. Now, the school's leaders are considering a risky plan to join President Trump's conservative college initiative. This initiative, called the Compact for Academic E

politics

Taiwan's Arms Race: U. S. Races Against Time to Deliver Fighter Jets

November 3, 2025

Taiwan is in a hurry to beef up its defenses. The U. S. is trying to speed up the delivery of F-16V fighter jets. These jets were supposed to arrive by the end of 2026. But now, there's a delay. Why? Production line changes and other disruptions are to blame. To fix this, workers are now putting in

celebrities

King Charles Makes a Bold Move: Andrew Loses Military Role

November 3, 2025

King Charles III is taking action to distance the royal family from his brother, Prince Andrew. The king has decided to remove Andrew from his last military position. This decision comes after Andrew was already stripped of his royal title and forced to leave his home. The move is seen as a way to p

politics

U. S. and Vietnam Talk Military Gear

November 3, 2025

A high-ranking U. S. defense official is visiting Vietnam to chat about possible weapons deals. This comes after years of talks about selling Vietnam some serious military hardware, like big transport planes and helicopters. The visit is happening in Hanoi, Vietnam's capital. The U. S. official is

politics

US Nuclear Tests: What's Really Going On?

November 3, 2025

The US is making some noise about nuclear weapons testing again. But before you panic, it's not what you might think. The Energy Secretary, Chris Wright, clarified that the tests won't involve actual nuclear explosions. Instead, they're more like system checks. Think of it like testing all the parts