Foreign ministers
The UK Government has agreed to cede the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius in exchange for a £34.7 billion deal over the next 99 years. According to a freedom of information request to the Government Actuary's Department, the higher figure is a nominal amount, with the adjusted value
Soldiers
As Wednesday unfolded like a regular duty day, Staff Sgt. Joshua Arnold and Staff Sgt. Melissa Taylor were suddenly faced with the reality of gun violence, responding heroically as one of their fellow soldiers opened fire at Fort Stewart military base in Georgia. The incident, one of at least 262
Soldiers
A shooting at Fort Stewart in Georgia has rekindled questions about the long-standing army policy that limits armed service members on military installations to military police, a policy that prevents soldiers from carrying personal weapons. The incident, where five soldiers were injured, highlights the debate over the regulation of firearms
Soldiers
Recent years have seen a significant increase in violent occurrences at American military installations, including shootings, attacks, and mass-casualty events. These incidents have resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries, with some being classified as acts of terrorism. The latest incident, which occurred at a base in Georgia, brings attention to
Soldiers
A distressing incident of a mass shooting was reported from the Fort Stewart army post in Georgia, leaving several soldiers injured. The attack occurred on Wednesday, with the shooter later being apprehended by law enforcement officials. The area was put on alert, and lockdowns were imposed. Five personnel of the
Soldiers
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report finding that US service members and their families need more affordable housing options at rising costs. Despite Department of Defense (DoD) policy stating that service members should have access to affordable, quality housing, the department lacks comprehensive information on areas with
Nuclear facilities
Top Pentagon officials revealed new details Thursday about the US bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities, describing the operations as intricate and with little margin for error. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine outlined the scenario, stating that the operation, code-named "Operation Midnight Hammer,
Iranian foreign relations
Iran's threats to retaliate against the US joining the Israeli military campaign against its nuclear sites have raised concerns about the potential targets, including US military sites in the Middle East. A Congressional Research Service report from July 2024 identifies 128 overseas bases in 51 countries, with at
Iranian foreign relations
A dramatic ceasefire between Israel and Iran was announced by US President Donald Trump, following a week of retaliatory attacks and bombing campaigns in the Middle East. The ceasefire, brokered through talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian officials, includes no new attacks from Iran and a guarantee
Iranian foreign relations
Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as Iran launches a missile attack on a US military base in Qatar and Israel expands its war against Iran, targeting Tehran's nuclear programme. As a result, the UK has evacuated 63 British nationals from Israel and increased its defense
Nuclear facilities
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a "complete and total ceasefire" after Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar. However, Israel's military warned its public that Iran had launched missiles towards
Nuclear facilities
US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran after a 12-day conflict, effective within 24 hours. Trump's statement, posted on his Truth Social platform, outlined the terms of the agreement, calling for Iran to cease its strikes against Israel by 2pm, followed by Israel stopping
