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Trump signed a decree to simplify the export of American weapons

US President Donald Trump has signed a decree to review the export of military equipment. This should stimulate job creation and support the income of defense companies.

Politics • April 10, 04:49 AM • 12341 views

Pentagon is considering withdrawing up to 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe, raising concerns among allies - report

The Pentagon is considering withdrawing up to 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe. This raises concerns that the US is abandoning allies amid the threat from the Russian Federation.

News of the World • April 8, 11:19 AM • 8280 views

Mask's DOGE reviewing Signal chat incident with US military plans

Elon Musk and the DOGE team are investigating how an editor from The Atlantic ended up in a Signal chat about a military attack in Yemen. The White House has confirmed Musk's involvement to improve communication security.

News of the World • March 26, 09:39 AM • 25332 views

The US has released new guidelines banning transgender people from serving in the military

The US Department of Defense has issued new rules banning transgender people from serving in the military. Military personnel must undergo an assessment for gender dysphoria.

News of the World • March 21, 09:43 PM • 22883 views

US court has blocked Trump's ban on transgender people serving in the military

A U. S. federal judge has barred the Trump administration from banning transgender people from serving in the military. The court found the policy to be discriminatory and in violation of the constitutional rights of service members.

News of the World • March 19, 07:19 AM • 21052 views

Trump ordered to suspend all military aid to Ukraine - American media

Donald Trump ordered to suspend all military aid to Ukraine due to a dispute with Zelensky. The supply of American military equipment, including weapons en route and in transit zones, will be temporarily halted.

War • March 4, 01:40 AM • 100280 views

The US Department of Defense is sending 3000 troops to the border with Mexico: what's going on

The Pentagon is deploying an additional 3,000 troops and Stryker armored vehicles to the border with Mexico. The decision was made as part of the fight against illegal migration, which was a key theme of Trump's election campaign.

News of the World • March 2, 08:09 AM • 34094 views

Pentagon chief warns of military action if Mexico fails to meet Trump's demands - WSJ

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced his readiness for unilateral military action if Mexico does not step up its fight against drug cartels. Mexico is trying to avoid conflict by tightening border controls and extraditing drug traffickers.

News of the World • March 1, 09:39 AM • 45602 views

Former defense ministers ask Congress to hold Trump accountable for firing Pentagon chiefs

Five former U. S. defense secretaries have called on Congress to investigate Trump's massive firings of military leaders. Among those fired are the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and other high-ranking military officials.

News of the World • February 28, 03:04 PM • 28000 views

Trump officials defy Musk's ultimatum on performance reporting

Elon Musk demanded that federal employees report weekly accomplishments under the threat of being fired. The heads of key US agencies, including the FBI and the Pentagon, have banned their employees from responding to this demand.

News of the World • February 24, 09:36 AM • 29923 views

The Pentagon suspended mass layoffs: what was the cause

The U. S. Department of Defense has temporarily postponed layoffs of thousands of probationary employees. The department is studying the potential impact of the layoffs on readiness and the department's operations around the world.

News of the World • February 21, 09:02 PM • 50013 views

Pentagon prepares for cuts - media

The U. S. Department of Defense has sent the Trump administration a list of 60,000 probationary employees. The Pentagon has also requested that some offices and employees be exempted from the cuts.

News of the World • February 19, 07:39 PM • 30600 views

Trump administration bans actress Julianne Moore's children's book in a number of schools

The children's book Freckleface Strawberry by actress Julianne Moore has been banned from US Department of Defense schools. The book tells the story of a girl who learns to accept her freckles.

News of the World • February 17, 02:53 PM • 28061 views

Pentagon chief says returning Ukraine to 2014 borders is unrealistic

During the Ramstein meeting, Pete Hagseth stated that it was unrealistic to return Ukraine to the 2014 borders. According to him, such a goal would only prolong the war.

War • February 12, 02:23 PM • 105101 views

Umerov holds first meeting with new Pentagon chief

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has held his first meeting with newly appointed Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth. Umerov announced this on Facebook, posting a photo of the meeting.

Politics • February 12, 10:33 AM • 20116 views

Rostec helicopter plant, oil pipeline and oil depot: what was attacked in russia over the past two days

Over the past two days, drones attacked a Rostec helicopter plant, the Kuibyshev-Lisichansk oil pipeline and several refineries in Russia. Targets included facilities in the Rostov, Volgograd and Krasnodar regions.

War • February 10, 03:38 PM • 50810 views

Trump instructs Elon Musk to cut Pentagon spending

US President Donald Trump has announced that Elon Musk will be in charge of cutting costs at the Pentagon. Musk already leads a group in the Department of Government Effectiveness that has made large-scale layoffs at USAID.

News of the World • February 8, 01:02 AM • 35282 views

Pentagon prepares plan to withdraw US troops from Syria after Trump's announcement

The US Department of Defense is preparing a plan for the complete withdrawal of troops from Syria within 30-90 days. There are currently about 2,000 US troops in the country, including 1,100 temporary rotational forces.

News of the World • February 5, 12:30 PM • 25215 views

US begins sending migrants to Guantanamo Bay - WSJ

A C-17 military aircraft transports the first group of detained migrants from Texas to the Guantanamo Bay base in Cuba. The United States plans to expand the base's capacity to hold up to 30,000 people and is sending additional marines.

News of the World • February 5, 06:29 AM • 23607 views

Trump orders air strikes on ISIS positions in Somalia

The United States conducted airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Somalia on Trump's order. According to the president, terrorists hiding in caves and threatening the United States and its allies were destroyed.

News of the World • February 1, 11:44 PM • 34230 views

Trump purges FBI: top officials ordered to resign

Several senior FBI officials appointed by Christopher Wray have been ordered to resign or retire. The changes affected about five “executive assistant directors” who are in charge of key investigations.

News of the World • January 31, 08:35 AM • 29664 views

Washington plane crash: 'error was made' during routine training - Pentagon chief

The US Secretary of Defense has admitted an error during a routine training exercise that led to a collision between a military helicopter and a passenger plane. The incident occurred during a standard night training mission.

News of the World • January 30, 05:06 PM • 33560 views

Rubio added exceptions to the US aid freeze: does anything relate to Ukraine

The U. S. Secretary of State has allowed the continuation of funding for humanitarian programs during the 90-day moratorium. The Pentagon's military aid to Ukraine has not been affected, but civilian programs have been suspended.

War • January 29, 09:00 AM • 32318 views

Trump bans sex reassignment surgery for children by executive order

The US President has banned federally funded healthcare facilities from providing gender reassignment services to people under 19. The decree prohibits hormone therapy and surgery and excludes insurance coverage for such procedures.

News of the World • January 29, 08:41 AM • 23656 views

Trump issues executive order targeting transgender troops

Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring a review of medical standards for military personnel, including transgender people. The document could affect thousands of military personnel and is part of a broader initiative to roll back diversity programs.

News of the World • January 28, 09:00 AM • 30668 views

Trump unexpectedly fires inspectors general in key US government agencies

The Trump administration fired inspectors general at 17 US federal agencies without warning. The dismissals took place via email and without the required 30-day notice to Congress.

News of the World • January 25, 06:31 AM • 35841 views

Hegseth moves closer to Pentagon chief: senators vote to advance his nomination

The U. S. Senate has voted to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense by a 51-49 vote. The final confirmation vote for the former Fox News host and U.S. military veteran will take place on Friday.

News of the World • January 24, 07:13 AM • 37181 views

Trump is going to close one of the Pentagon offices

The Trump administration intends to stop funding the Pentagon's Center of Excellence for Civil Defense. The decision to close the office, which was established in 2023, requires Congressional approval.

Politics • January 24, 04:08 AM • 107622 views

Pentagon: Trump's executive order to stop international support does not apply to security assistance to Ukraine

The Pentagon has confirmed that Trump's executive order on a 90-day pause in international support does not apply to military assistance to Ukraine. The document only affects development programs, not USAI and PDA contracts.

War • January 23, 06:45 PM • 58599 views

Trump announces the new Cabinet of Ministers of his administration

The 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, has presented a list of 23 candidates for key positions in his future administration. The nominees include Marco Rubio for Secretary of State and Robert Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health.

News of the World • January 20, 11:25 PM • 36081 views

Basic legal matters are almost finalized: Zelenskyy on the minerals agreement

"Significant progress" has been made in the agreement with the US, a memorandum is expected, and ratification in the Verkhovna Rada - Svyrydenko

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Undeclared import of Apple equipment: experts assessed the scale of losses for the state

Abnormal spring and hot summer: climatologist told what to expect in 2025

Parliament supported the extension of mobilization: voting details

Agrarian science under threat: why the seizure of land from the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences is a strategic mistake at the state level

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US has softened its requirements for Ukraine to repay up to $100 billion in aid in negotiations over a mineral deal - Bloomberg

A failure occurred in the operation of Privat terminals: the bank says the problem has already been resolved

Stubb and Zelensky discussed the situation at the front and a just peace

The EU is discussing sending military advisers to Ukraine - European Commission spokeswoman

Artificial intelligence and erotica: a group arrested in Japan for selling fake photos of women

Kallas on the adoption of the law on foreign donors in Georgia: undermines the status of a candidate for the EU

Explosions were heard in Dnipro

Leak about the search: an ARMA employee could have acted "on instructions", but will be afraid to admit it

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Financial stability under threat? Hetmantsev's bill will return depositors to 2008

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