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Pentagon announces new Red Sea international mission to counter escalating Houthi attacks on ships

The Pentagon announced on Tuesday the creation of a new international mission working to counter attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the establishment of Operation Prosperity Guardian, “an important new multinational security initiative under the umbrella of …

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Defense Sec. Austin warns Russia, China aiding North Korea to evade UN sanctions

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is warning that Russia and China are cooperating closely with North Korea to mutually expand military capabilities. Austin spoke Tuesday during a meeting of defense ministers at a summit for U.N. Command, the international body that oversees and enforces the Korean War armistice. “We are …

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German police raid homes connected to Hamas, pro-Palestinian groups

German authorities searched 15 properties on Thursday in connection with a recentbanon activities of Hamas as well as pro-Palestinian group Samidoun, the German interior ministry said in a statement. KATHY IRELAND AMONG THOSE HONORING HOSTAGES ON THANKSGIVING WITH EMPTY SEATS AT DINNER TABLE The searches in four German states, which …

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House Democrat pressures Sec Austin to resign after 'lack of transparency' in hospital debacle: 'Lost trust'

A Democrat representative called for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to resign following his delayed communication of his cancer diagnosis with the Biden administration. Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., who sits on the House Armed Services Committee, shared his message regarding Austin on Wednesday afternoon. “I have lost trust in Secretary Lloyd …

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'Come-to-Jesus meeting’: Military community reacts to Hegseth's get fit, get in line or get out speech

War SecretaryPete Hegseth delivered a blunt message to military leaders from around the globe this week: Get fit, get on board with the Trump agenda or get out. It marked the first time generals from around the world had been summoned to convene with the secretary, and many had expected …

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Lawmaker warns government shutdown chaos potentially leading to big waste in the military, impacting readiness

FIRST ON FOX: A Republican member of the House of Representatives is sounding the alarm over the consequences that a government shutdown could have on the military. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., sent a letter to the Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday describing concerns raised to him about servicemen …

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US military buildup in Caribbean sees bombers, Marines and warships converge near Venezuela

The United States has significantly increased its military presence across the Caribbean under U.S. Southern Command, deploying bombers, warships and Marines as part of an expanded campaign targeting drug-trafficking and so-called “narco-terrorist” networks operating near Venezuela. In addition to seven strikes on boats believed to be carrying narcotics, the Trump …

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3 killed in US strike on Colombian ELN vessel smuggling narcotics, Hegseth says

Three alleged narco-terrorists were killed in a U.S. strike on a drug smuggling vessel affiliated with Colombia’s National Liberation Army, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Sunday. The “lethal kinetic strike” happened Friday in international waters at the direction of President Donald Trump, Hegseth wrote in a post on X. …

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'First to fight': Marine VP JD Vance marks Corps’ 250th as Hegseth says unity, not ‘diversity,' is strength

Vice President JD Vance joined Marines and sailors at Camp Pendleton in California on Saturday for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps, telling the crowd that the Corps remains ready to fight and ready to win. The anniversary event included an amphibious assault demonstration on Red Beach, speeches …

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Qatari embassy official reveals Biden admin role in new Idaho training facility finalized under Trump

FIRST ON FOX: A senior official from Qatar’s embassy in the United States outlined key details surrounding thenewly announced training facility that will be constructed in Idaho and serve to further the alliance between the Middle Eastern country and the U.S. Speculation has risen among several members of Congress regarding …

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