Boats
Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey, who leads US Southern Command overseeing military operations in the Caribbean and off South America, will retire in December. Holsey took the helm in November, and his typical four-year posting has lasted only a few months short of this timeframe. The announcement comes amid growing frustration
Military operations
A federal judge has extended for two more weeks orders barring President Donald Trump and his administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, following a hearing on Wednesday. The extension comes as an imminent decision from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals could upend the order. Judge Karin Immergut,
Hostages
The Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip has seen a breakthrough in the hostage crisis, with the release of two more deceased hostages, identified as Inbar Haiman and Muhammad el-Atrash. However, the former's body was released by Hamas alongside three others, including one who was Palestinian, leaving 19 bodies still unaccounted
Soldiers
Amid ongoing clashes along the Durand Line, a video claimed to show Pakistani soldiers captured by Taliban fighters surfaced online. The footage shows two men wearing dark green camouflage uniforms, allegedly pleading with folded hands. However, detailed analysis reveals inconsistencies with the Pakistani Army's combat uniform, leading experts
Military operations
A federal judge has extended for two more weeks orders barring President Donald Trump and his administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, amidst an ongoing lawsuit and an imminent decision from a higher court that could upend the ruling. The state of Oregon and the city of Portland
Soldiers
A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois, citing a lack of evidence of a "danger of rebellion" in the state. This decision comes as part of a larger controversy surrounding the deployment of troops by President Donald
Military operations
The United States has sent a team of approximately 200 troops to Israel to support and monitor the implementation of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The troops, led by US Central Command, will establish a "civil-military coordination center" to facilitate logistical and security assistance into the
Military operations
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting the federal government from relocating National Guard members to Oregon from any state, following reports that 400 Texas National Guard troops were being sent to the state despite a previous court order blocking the deployment of troops from the state
Soldiers
The city of Portland has been embroiled in a series of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests since June, with demonstrations turning violent at times between protesters and federal agents. Tensions escalated further when city officials placed a land use violation notice on an ICE facility, prompting a stern warning
Soldiers
Major General Uwem Bassey, the Chief of Operations (Army), has emphasized the importance of sustaining operational momentum and embracing innovative strategies in the ongoing fight against terrorism in the North East. As part of a two-day operational assessment visit to the Headquarters Theatre Command OPHK, Maiduguri, Bassey conveyed the commitment
Soldiers
In response to the increasing threat of rural fires, the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais has established a new military fire base in the town of João Pinheiro. The base, operated by the Minas Gerais Military Fire Department (CBMMG), will provide critical support to farmers and ranchers in the northwestern
Soldiers
Between September 19-22, 2025, the Nigerian Army carried out a series of operations that resulted in the neutralization of multiple terrorists, the arrest of over 20 criminal suspects, and the rescue of several kidnap victims across the country. The operations were conducted in various states, including Borno, Katsina, Cross River,
