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Ethiopia Approves New Cabinet, Names 62 State Ministers — Oct 8, 2026Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed named 62 state ministers across 22 ministries as he forms his government for a new five-year term. Key cabinet changes include Fitsum Assefa Adela as finance minister, Mohammed Edris as defense minister and former Ethio Telecom chief Frehiwot Tamiru as innovation and technology minister.

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Houthi Attacks Kill 12 at Riyadh Airport — Oct 9, 2026Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned Houthi attacks on airports in Riyadh and Abha that killed civilians and injured dozens, and urged the Houthis to stop. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Saudi Arabia’s security under the Makkah defense pact, which links Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye in mutual defense.

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IMF Urges UK to Sustain Deficit Reduction — 6dThe IMF urged Britain to stay on its deficit-reduction path, warning that rising debt-service costs and pressure for higher defense and energy spending could strain public finances. Ahead of his first budget, Finance Minister John Healey is also calling on international partners to pursue credible borrowing plans and strengthen economic resilience.

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North Korea Sends Vice Ministers to Vietnam and UN Assembly — Sep 22, 2026North Korea is sending a vice foreign minister to the U.N. for the first minister-level appearance in six years, and a vice defense minister to Vietnam.

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GAO Warns FAA Air Traffic Systems Can Be Intercepted or Impersonated — Sep 21, 2026Jamming hit a Spanish military jet carrying the defense minister in 2025; GAO finds U.S. air-traffic links can be impersonated and still lack common encryption.

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Sam Okafor It's shocking how open FAA radio links are to spoofing. They need to encrypt and monitor those frequencies right away.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Ukraine Claims Strikes Disabled 51% of Russia’s Refining Capacity — Oct 5, 2026Ukraine's Defense Ministry said late Sunday strikes disabled 51% of Russia's oil refining capacity; the claim is unverified. Putin said the attacks cost about 1% of GDP.

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Jared Kim If those strikes really hit half of Russia's refining capacity, their fuel shortages could drag on longer than Putin admits with that 1% GDP figure.

Afghanistan says forces killed 28 fighters crossing from Pakistan — Sep 27, 2026Afghanistan’s defense ministry says its forces killed **28** fighters and wounded 32 after a group it linked to Islamic State crossed from Pakistan into Nuristan.

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Maya Lindstrom Pakistan should tighten its side of the border so groups like this stop using it as a route.

Israeli Defense Minister Orders ‘Complete Seige’ Of GazaReporting — Oct 9, 2023Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant called for a “complete seizure” of the Gaza Strip as Israel continued to fight against Hamas, a Palestinian militant group. “I have ordered a complete siege on the Gaza Strip,”…

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In Shock Move, US Abandons Drugs Case Against Ex-Mexican Defense MinisterReporting — Nov 18, 2020U.S. prosecutors will drop drug charges against ex-Mexican Defense Minister Salvador Cienfuegos and turn over the investigation to Mexico, saying “sensitive” foreign policy considerations outweighed the interest in…

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North Korea reshuffles military leadership, appoints defence ministerWorld — Aug 29, 2026North Korea dismissed defense minister No Kwang Chol and named Kim Song Gi as the new defense minister as part of a broader military leadership reshuffle overseen by Kim Jong Un. The changes, announced by KCNA after a weekend meeting in which Kim presided, included promotions and followed joint South Korea–US drills that drew criticism from the U.S. president, Donald Trump, who is currently in office.

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Hyungil Lee Plans South Korea Finance Minister NominationPolitics — Aug 30, 2026South Korea is reshaping its cabinet with multiple nominations: Hyungil Lee is set for the role of deputy prime minister and finance minister candidate, Kang Shincheol nominated as minister of national defense, and Lee So-young nominated to lead SMEs and startups. In addition, Hong Jisun is named minister of land and Lee Soyoung is appointed minister of SMEs, while Lee Hyung-il is acting as minister of economy and finance to steady policy amid global volatility.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Zelenskyy Secures Canadian Air-Defense Support — Sep 8, 2026Zelenskyy arrived in Oslo to attend King Harald V’s funeral and held talks with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on continued Ukrainian support, including strengthening air defense for the winter and collaboration with the FREYJA anti-ballistic missile system, with Norway reaffirming defense aid as part of a broader defense partnership.

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Mexico Vows Purge After Ex-Defense Chief Arrested in USReporting — Oct 16, 2020Mexico’s president on Friday promised to clean up the armed forces but backed its current leadership after the arrest of a former defense minister on drugs charges in the United States. The day after the stunning…

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Italy to Protect Ships in Bab al-Mandeb Without Waiting for EU — Sep 17, 2026We will not wait for a collective EU decision, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said Thursday, announcing Italy will deploy warships to protect commercial vessels in Bab al-Mandeb.

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Chris Dalton Unilateral moves like this risk weakening any future EU naval effort by showing member states can just go it alone.

Burnham Plans First Trump Meeting at UN — Sep 15, 2026British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, with talks expected to cover Ukraine, the Middle East, energy security, and potential defense hardware for Kyiv. The discussions will also navigate ongoing tensions over Falklands sovereignty, Irish unification, and broader transatlantic relations amid disputes over Iran policy and defense commitments.

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Elena Vasquez Energy security talks make sense but Irish unification tensions could easily derail the whole meeting.

Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Video of Zelenskyy and Boris Johnson Goes ViralReporting — Apr 11, 2022A video of a meeting between British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is going viral. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense posted a video to Twitter showing Johnson and Zelenskyy…

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Drone Strike From Lebanon Targets Netanyahu’s House, Israel Says — Oct 19, 2024A drone from Lebanon hit a building in the vicinity of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea on Saturday morning, according to his office. The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) did not report any…

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Hillary Clinton Publicly Mocked After Posting Photo in Defense of Finland PM: 'You Are Pathetic'Opinion — Aug 30, 2022Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton has weighed in on the scandal surrounding Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, but she did not receive the response she was likely hoping for. Marin has been under fire for…

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Trump Reportedly Unloads on Netanyahu: ‘What The F*** Are You Doing’ — Jun 2, 2026President Donald Trump was reportedly not happy when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to strike Hezbollah targets in Beirut. Axios cited two U.S. officials and a third…

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Saudis Tweet About Monday Meeting That White House Never DisclosedReporting — Jan 7, 2020On Monday, the White House public schedule was largely empty — President Donald Trump received his intelligence briefing and had lunch with the vice president but, on Tuesday, the Saudi Arabian vice minister of defense…

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Carney says talks with Trump covered Ukraine, Iran amid stalled trade talks — Sep 10, 2026Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he has spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump in recent days about Ukraine, Iran, and stalled trade talks, and reiterated Canada’s willingness to finance Kyiv’s fuel needs and bolster its air defense as a trade deal remains elusive. In Banff and Calgary, Carney and Zelenskyy stressed strong Canada-Ukraine ties, detailing Canada’s military support, sanctions on Russia, and collaborative defense efforts such as Project Freya to advance air-defense capabilities.

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Dana Whitfield Canada backing Ukraine's fuel and air defenses makes sense, but sorting out those stalled trade talks with the US should stay the top priority.

Hegseth Announces U.S. Will Host Qatari Air Force Facility In Idaho — Oct 10, 2025The United States will host a new Qatari Air Force facility at a base in Idaho, War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced during a meeting with the nation’s deputy minister of defense on Friday. The facility is to be located…

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Defense Minister Pushes to Extend Israeli Sovereignty to West Bank SettlementsReporting — Jan 29, 2020A leading government hawk called on Wednesday for Israel to establish sovereignty over nearly a third of the occupied West Bank, hours after U.S. Donald Trump announced a Middle East peace plan that Palestinians said…

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Video: The Strange Moment Biden Calls Australian PM ‘That Fellow Down Under’ Instead of His NameOpinion — Sep 17, 2021President Joe Biden added to his reputation as a legendary gaffe machine Wednesday while announcing a new defense agreement with the United Kingdom and Australia. Biden thanked U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson by name…

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