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President Trump has deployed National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee, to combat crime, rather than visiting Chicago, where violent crime rates are reportedly lower. Trump cited Memphis' high crime rates, stating that it was "deeply troubled" and would be "fixed" like Washington, D.C. However,
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced plans to deploy military, police, and civilian defenses at 284 locations across the country in response to heightened tensions with the US. This move comes as the US has increased its military presence in the southern Caribbean, with 10 F-35 fighter jets deployed to
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Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris have expressed concerns over the potential deployment of the National Guard to Memphis, with some viewing it as an erosion of democracy and a threat to local power. The confirmation comes as President Donald Trump has threatened to send military
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Security forces in Pakistan launched multiple counterterrorism operations this week, killing at least 23 terrorists in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces. The operations were conducted in response to the continued threat of Indian-sponsored terrorism in the region. In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, 19 terrorists from the Indian-sponsored Fitna al Khawarij group were killed
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In a recent operation, the Pha Muang Task Force's 31st Task Force seized nearly 99 kilograms of crystal meth at a checkpoint in Mae Salong Nok, Chiang Rai. This haul is a significant blow to the drug trade in the region, which has a long history dating back
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The US Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) is a cutting-edge technology aimed at enhancing combat effectiveness and training for soldiers. Developed by Microsoft and now partnered with Anduril, IVAS includes a ruggedized extended reality (XR) heads-up display (HUD) and a wearable computer, among other capabilities. As Congress
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President Trump has announced plans to deploy the National Guard to the city of Memphis, Tennessee, citing concerns over high crime rates. The decision comes as part of his nationwide crime crackdown, which has faced opposition in some Democratic-controlled areas. Trump's decision to focus on Memphis was influenced
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The Defence and Police Officers' Wives Association (DEPOWA) has taken a significant step towards empowering defence families through a training program for members of the Defence Non-Commissioned Officers' Wives Association (DENCOWA). The event, held in Abuja, brought together subject matter experts who shared their knowledge on personal well-being,
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Nigerian Army troops from the 12 Brigade have successfully rescued 17 people, including a journalist and 16 passengers who were abducted by armed criminals along the Obajana-Lokoja Road in Kogi State. The victims were traveling from Osun State to Abuja when their bus was intercepted by the kidnappers on September
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Washington D.C. will lose federal control of its police force at midnight Wednesday, but a significant number of National Guard troops and federal agencies will continue to deploy in the city. Despite the expiration of President Trump's emergency order, which federalized the local police force and launched
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Lt-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has expressed appreciation and gratitude to the officers and soldiers of 130 Battalion and 341 Artillery Regiment in Ogoja, Cross River State, for their unwavering commitment to national security. During his operational visit to Godwin Ally Barracks, Oluyede commended the troops
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The US House of Representatives has approved a draft law on defense policy for 2026, worth $892.6 billion. The document aims to strengthen military readiness, increase salaries for American servicemen, and implement socially conservative restrictions. The law was adopted with a majority vote, largely along party lines, with 231
