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Military academy leaders, lawmakers clash over ‘woke’ policies
When the Supreme Court ruled last month that racial preferences in admissions at U.S. colleges and universities was unconstitutional, the justices carved out a sole exception for the nation’s military academies. They said institutions like West Point and Annapolis had “distinct” diversity interests owing to their unique mission of turning out the nation’s top military officers.
Israel’s president promotes unity with U.S. against Iran as Netanyahu’s government draws criticism
Israeli President Isaac Herzog drew cheers from a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday by stressing the U.S. and Israel must remain united on preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon — regardless of current tensions between the Biden administration and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
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American soldier's dash into North Korea leaves family members wondering why
Family members of the U.S. Army private whosprinted across the border into North Korea said Wednesday that he may have felt overwhelmed by recent legal troubles and his possible looming discharge from the military.
U.S. approves $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid for Ukraine
The Pentagon announced a new $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid to Ukraine on Wednesday, including four air defense systems and an undisclosed number of drones.
Video appears to show Russian mercenary chief Prigozhin for first time since short-lived mutiny
A video released Wednesday appears to show Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin for the first time since he led a short-lived rebellion last month, and he is seen telling his troops they will spend some time in Belarus training its military before deploying to Africa.
Czech parliament approves treaty making it easier to deploy U.S. troops on Czech territory
The Czech Parliament gave its expected approval Wednesday to a defense treaty signed with the United States in May that would deepen military cooperation and make it easier to deploy U.S. troops on Czech territory.
Belarus Red Cross sparks outcry after its chief says it brought Ukrainian children to Belarus
The Belarus Red Cross has sparked international outrage after its chief told Belarusian state television that the organization is actively involved in bringing Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied areas to Belarus.
Cracks emerging in Israel's military as reservists threaten not to serve if government plan passes
The Middle East's best equipped and most powerful force is under one of the worst assaults it has encountered -- a battle within its own ranks.
Crowded GOP field vies for the Christian Zionist vote as Israel's rightward shift spurs protests
When John McCain was the Republican presidential nominee in 2008, he was forced to reject megachurch pastor John Hagee's endorsement after a sermon surfaced that was derided as antisemitic.
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologizes for a previous ban on LGBTQ+ people in the military
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologized Wednesday for the treatment of gay veterans, saying that a previous ban on LGBTQ+ people serving in the U.K. military was "an appalling failure of the British state."
Tourist who saw U.S. soldier sprint to North Korea initially thought it was a stunt
Sarah Leslie thought she was witnessing a stunt when she saw an American soldier start sprinting toward North Korea.
China prepares for naval drills with Russia in sign of continuing support amid Ukraine conflict
China said Wednesday it has dispatched navy ships in preparation for joint exercises with Russia's sea forces, in a sign of Beijing's continuing support for Moscow's invasion of neighboring Ukraine.
A look at other Americans who have crossed into North Korea over the years
The U.S. and U.S.-led United Nations Command say they are working to resolve the situation involving a U.S. soldier who ran into North Korea at a border village. The incident involving Pvt. Travis King comes at a time of high tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Russia launches intense nighttime attacks across Ukraine, targeting the southern port city of Odesa
Missiles and drones launched by Russia in an intense series of nationwide nightime air attacks have damaged critical port infrastructure in southern Ukraine, including grain and oil terminals, and wounded at least 12 people, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday.
Texas denies ordering police to push migrants back into the Rio Grande
Texas officials on Tuesday vehemently denied a new press report that they had ordered police to push illegal immigrant children back into the Rio Grande and refused to give water to those who make it across the river from Mexico.
Illegal immigration cools at southern border as Biden policies take hold
Illegal immigration at the southern border has dropped to its lowest levels since just after President Biden took office, with Customs and Border Protection reporting fewer than 145,000 encounters with unauthorized migrants in June.
