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2026-01-18 18:33 UTC
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Pentagon Chief States US Army Free of 'Men in Dresses'
The Pentagon chief has announced that the US Army is now free from individuals previously referred to as 'men in dresses'. This statement likely reflects efforts towards modernizing and streamlining d...
How did the US patrol the Caribbean for drug smuggling before strikes?
US Coast Guard operations in the Caribbean have been focused on seizing approximately half a million pounds of drugs this year, marking a shift away from previous practices that involved lethal measur...
Nepal to clean up Mount Everest’s waste by limiting climbers, flying more drones
The Nepalese government has approved a five-year plan aimed at reducing rubbish on the Himalayan mountains. This initiative focuses on stricter monitoring and limiting the number of climbers on Mount ...
Myanmar Elections: U.S. Policy Reset in Southeast Asia?
The Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status for Burmese nationals, citing Myanmar's progress towards governance and stability. This move underscores a recalibration of the United Sta...
Airmen Won’t Be Booted from Courses for Failed Fitness Tests During Shift to New PT
During the transition phase to new physical training (PT) standards, Airmen who fail the mandatory fitness assessment will not be dismissed directly from enlisted professional military education schoo...
Putin: Existing Measures of Family Support for Children in Russia are Insufficient
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the current measures supporting families with children in Russia are inadequate and need improvement. The statement reflects a perceived inadequacy in ...
Navy doubles annual PT test requirement, updates failure guidelines
The U.S. Navy has updated its physical fitness test (PT) policies, stipulating that sailors failing three PT assessments within four years will face administrative separation procedures....