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Despite President Trump's claim that Chicago is plagued by rampant crime, the city has seen a 23 percent decline in violent crime in the first half of August compared to the same period last year. As Trump vows to send in National Guard members to combat crime, residents
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday directing state National Guard units to be prepared to assist local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in addressing civil disturbances and ensuring public safety. The order calls for the Defense Secretary to establish a standing National Guard quick reaction force
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson pushed back against President Trump's threat to send the military into Chicago, saying that the city is not in a state of emergency and that the justification for such a move would be extraordinary. The governor pointed out that
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National Guard members assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia, a unit of approximately 2,000 soldiers, played a crucial role in saving several lives in the District of Columbia over the past week. The Guard members, trained to support local authorities, responded promptly and professionally to life-threatening incidents, often
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U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that he may deploy federal troops to Baltimore, after sharply criticizing Maryland Governor Wes Moore's handling of crime in the city. Trump's statement came in response to a challenge from Governor Moore to "walk the streets of Maryland&
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Ottawa's efforts to become a leader in promoting women in peacekeeping have stalled, with only two women from the Canadian military currently deployed on United Nations peacekeeping missions. This raises concerns that Canada may be called out by the UN for missing its targets and undermining its image
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed an event in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, where he spoke about Operation Sindoor and the education sector. Singh asserted that Indian forces gave a "befitting reply" to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, which was conducted in May. He also highlighted the significant transformation in India'
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Thai army commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang has announced that Thai soldiers will immediately retaliate if Cambodian troops are spotted encroaching on Thai sovereign soil. This warning came after reports of Cambodian soldiers from the Bodyguard Headquarters (BHG) unit of Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen being spotted near the border
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As the United Kingdom commemorates Ukrainian Independence Day, the British government has announced an extension of its training program for Ukrainian troops, with a commitment to support Ukraine's Armed Forces through at least the end of 2026. The move underscores the UK's dedication to supporting Ukraine
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Israeli prime minister's office announced that Israel will engage in reciprocal measures, including a phased reduction by the Israeli military, if the Lebanese Armed Forces take action to disarm Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. This decision comes after a meeting between Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Tom Barrack, who
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The Overwatch+Project, led by Casey Woods, is making significant strides in preventing military and veteran suicides by training thousands of servicemembers and veterans in peer-intervention techniques. The program focuses on equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills to create a conversation about firearms and suicide, with a specific emphasis
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US President Donald Trump engaged in a public spat with Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Sunday, following an invitation for a public safety walk through Baltimore. Trump threatened to deploy troops to the city, claiming that Moore's criticism of his stance on crime was "nasty and provocative.
