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The project, initiated to address the practical housing needs of Peoples Public Security officers and soldiers, aims to provide a stable living environment for this crucial force. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on October 12, at Thanh Liet ward, Hanoi city, marked the beginning of the housing construction project. The project&
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U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley recently denounced Senate Republicans for voting down an amendment he co-authored with his Oregon colleague Senator Ron Wyden to require federal law enforcement and military agents to display their agency and name or badge number while deployed in protests. The amendment was aimed at preventing
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As the US Congress continued its deliberations on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) voiced their support for the legislation, citing its critical role in bolstering national security and strengthening the US military. The NDAA, which has been passed
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The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence, led by Minister Dovile Sakaliene, has taken significant steps to enhance the welfare and motivation of soldiers, making military service more appealing to young recruits. Amendments to laws and a package of measures have introduced improved social and financial guarantees, modern training, and better
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Thousands of young Malagasy citizens took to the streets in the capital Antananarivo, demanding President Andry Rajoelina's resignation, while the Corps d'administration des personnels et des services administratifs et techniques (CAPSAT) unit of the armed forces stood behind the protesters. This dramatic shift in the country&
Afghan foreign relations
Tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier have escalated following a series of military strikes by Pakistani forces, which claimed to have killed over 200 militants and captured enemy positions. Information and Broadcasting Minister Atta Tarar urged the interim Afghan government to stop using its soil against Pakistan, emphasizing that his country
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Pakistan's armed forces have successfully defended the country's frontier regions against a large-scale cross-border assault launched by the Afghan Taliban and Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij (FAK), resulting in significant losses for the militants. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the attack, which began on the night
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A group of 143 Haitian soldiers on Friday completed a military training program in Mexico, marking the latest effort to strengthen Haiti's armed forces amidst an ongoing crisis. The training, which lasted eight weeks, included basic military training, personal defense, and shooting, as well as instruction on human
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A series of military exercises, "Thunderstorm 2025," took place in the Salcininkai district of Lithuania, intensifying the movement of military equipment and increasing the presence of soldiers in settlements. The exercises, which included "Priedanda / GRP 2025," involved the Lithuanian Armed Forces' rapid reaction forces and
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The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC) has successfully concluded its 2025 Annual Range Classification at the 192 Battalion Nigerian Army Shooting Range, Owode. The event aimed to improve the marksmanship and weapon handling skills of its personnel, drawing participation from over 320 officers and soldiers of the Centre. The
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Field Marshal Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank, a highly respected and controversial figure in the British military, has passed away aged 86. Throughout his illustrious career, Guthrie served as both Chief of the General Staff and Chief of the Defence Staff, advising John Major's government during the Bosnian conflict
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Guazhou County in Gansu Province of China is taking proactive measures to support the military and the families of soldiers. To educate new recruits about relevant policies and benefits, the Guazhou County Veterans Affairs Bureau and the County People's Armed Forces Department held a policy briefing on September
