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US military begins withdrawal from Niger’s air bases : The US military withdrew its personnel from Niger’s Air Base 101 near the airport in the capital Niamey on ...
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US troops pull out of Niger's Air Base 101: The US military withdrew its personnel from Niger's Air Base 101 near the airport in the capital Niamey on Sun
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/us-troops-pull-out-of-nigers-air-base-101/

US troops pull out of Niger's Air Base 101: The U.S. military withdrew its personnel from Niger's Air Base 101 near the airport in the capital Niamey on Sunday ...
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Niger: U.S. to Complete Withdrawal From Niger Base: The U.S. is set to complete its withdrawal of forces and equipment Sunday from an air base in Niamey ...
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Zelenskyy: 'Very difficult' for Ukraine to survive without U.S. military support: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that it would be “very ...
nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/zelenskyy-difficult-ukraine-survive-us-military-support-rcna192196

Quick Glance: Trump's Quick Shift to Favor Putin Over Ukraine
- Trump indicated clear support for Russia during his first official phone call with Putin since returning to the White House.
- The appointment of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence highlights Trump's erosion of Republican support for Ukraine.
- Trump preemptively ruled out Ukraine's NATO membership ahead of the Munich Security Conference, making a significant concession before negotiations.
- Critics like John Bolton warn that Trump is poised to force Ukraine into a settlement favorable to the Kremlin.
Pentagon to ban transgender people from joining military, pauses gender transition procedures
reuters.com/world/us/pentagon-ban-transgender-people-joining-military-pauses-gender-transition-2025-02-10/

US says airstrike in Syria kills al Qaeda affiliate leader: The U.S. military said on Sunday that it killed a senior official of an al Qaeda affiliate during an ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-says-airstrike-syria-kills-al-qaeda-affiliate-leader-2025-02-16/

Sir Keir Starmer: I’m ready and willing to put British troops in Ukraine: PM’s announcement puts pressure on European leaders to do the same at summit in Paris
telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/02/16/keir-starmer-ready-to-put-british-troops-in-ukraine/

Quick Glance: Starmer Considers UK Troops Deployment in Ukraine
- Sir Keir Starmer stated that the UK is prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of a peace agreement to ensure security.
- He emphasized that achieving lasting peace in Ukraine is crucial to deter future aggression from Putin.
- This announcement comes ahead of an emergency summit with European leaders to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
- Lord Dannatt warned that the UK military lacks sufficient resources for a peacekeeping mission, estimating a requirement of up to 100,000 troops.
Trump slams Canada, says 'has been very bad to us on trade,' repeats talk of it becoming 51st US state
wionews.com/world/trump-slams-canada-says-has-been-very-bad-to-us-on-trade-repeats-talk-of-it-becoming-51st-us-state-8719244

US military ramping up surveillance of Mexican cartels, general says: The U.S. military is increasing its airborne surveillance of Mexican drug cartels to ...
reuters.com/world/americas/us-military-ramping-up-surveillance-mexican-cartels-general-says-2025-02-13/

Pentagon prepares potential cuts for Elon Musk's DOGE, WSJ reports: Some parts of the U.S. military are preparing lists of weapons programs they have long wanted ...
reuters.com/world/us/pentagon-prepares-potential-cuts-elon-musks-doge-wsj-reports-2025-02-14/

Zelensky welcomes Trump’s offer to continue U.S. military support in exchange for privileged access to Ukraine’s rare earth metals
meduza.io/en/news/2025/02/04/zelensky-welcomes-trump-s-offer-to-continue-u-s-military-support-in-exchange-for-privileged-access-to-ukraine-s-rare-earth-metals

Quick Glance: Trump Seeks Rare Earths from Ukraine in Aid Deal
- Trump wants Ukraine to provide rare earth minerals as compensation for US financial aid.
- He claims Ukraine is open to this idea and emphasizes a desire for 'equalization' for nearly $300 billion in assistance.
- The US has only one rare earth mine, relying heavily on China's production, making access to Ukrainian resources strategically important for Trump.
- Ukrainian officials have expressed willingness to collaborate on rare earth agreements, contingent on US security guarantees against Russian control.
US ramps up surveillance of Mexican drug cartels: The presence of US spy planes around the Baja peninsula has sparked controversy in Mexico.
semafor.com/article/02/12/2025/us-ramps-up-surveillance-of-mexican-drug-cartels-deemed-terrorist

Pentagon's Hegseth: 'diversity is our strength' is dumbest phrase in military history
reuters.com/world/us/pentagons-hegseth-diversity-is-our-strength-is-dumbest-phrase-military-history-2025-02-07/

Ukraine has ‘low chance of survival’ without US military support: Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine has a "low chance of survival" without military ...
independent.co.uk/tv/news/zelensky-ukraine-us-military-support-b2699141.html

Defense Secretary Hegseth brings back Fort Bragg name, with a different namesake: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is bringing the name Bragg back to one of the ...
cnn.com/2025/02/10/politics/hegseth-fort-bragg/

Quick Glance: Fort Liberty Renamed Back to Fort Bragg
- The Pentagon will revert Fort Liberty to its original name, Fort Bragg, honoring a different Bragg.
- This decision reverses a previous mandate to rename bases honoring Confederate generals.
- The base will now honor Private First Class Roland L. Bragg, a Silver Star recipient from World War II.
- The renaming process is expected to incur significant costs, although the exact amount remains unknown.
Pentagon Prepares Potential Cuts for DOGE: To get ahead of what could be drastic cuts by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, some parts of the U.S ...
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U.S. military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India: The military plane carrying illegal Indian immigrants landed in the northern city of Amritsar ...
reuters.com/world/us-military-plane-deporting-indian-immigrants-lands-india-reuters-witness-says-2025-02-05/

Quick Glance: US Military Plane Deports Illegal Indian Migrants to India
- A US military plane landed in Amritsar, India, carrying illegal immigrants.
- Reports indicate that between 104 and 205 individuals were deported, mainly from Punjab and Gujarat.
- This marks the first use of a military aircraft for deportations to India.
- Migration has become a key topic in US-India discussions since Trump's presidency began.
US military strikes Islamic State operatives in Somalia: The U.S. military has conducted coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia ...
apnews.com/article/somalia-islamic-state-trump-airstrikes-hegseth-africa-56c8ef314fd74812140153e7e3e4d809

First military flight to send migrants to Guantanamo Bay is set to depart, official says
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/military-flight-send-migrants-guantanamo-bay-set-depart-118446118

Quick Glance: Migrant Flights to Guantanamo Bay Begin Amid Controversy
- ICE has begun transporting illegal immigrants to Guantanamo Bay following President Trump's announcement.
- Initial military flights have started, but the Migrant Operations Center is not equipped for the planned 30,000 detainees.
- Concerns about capacity in ICE detention centers persist despite government promises for enhanced immigration enforcement.
- Humanitarian organizations are preparing legal challenges against the use of Guantanamo Bay for housing migrants.
Trump doubles down on desire to make Canada 51st US state - as he tasks Musk with investigating US military 'fraud'
news.sky.com/story/donald-trump-backs-elon-musk-and-tasks-him-with-investigating-hundreds-of-billions-in-military-fraud-13306144

Quick Glance: Trump Proposes Canada as the 51st State
- President Trump stated in an interview that he is serious about Canada becoming the 51st state of the U.S.
- He claimed that Canada would be economically better off, arguing that the U.S. loses $200 billion annually.
- Prime Minister Trudeau acknowledged that Trump's comments are realistic and linked to U.S. interest in Canadian resources.
- Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico if his demands are not met.
Elon Musk's US Department of Defense contracts: Elon Musk's companies have a variety of contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense, highlighting the growing ...
reuters.com/world/us/elon-musks-us-department-defense-contracts-2025-02-11/

US military flight deporting migrants to India, official says: A U.S. military plane is deporting migrants to India, a U.S. official said on Monday ...
reuters.com/world/us-military-flight-deporting-migrants-india-official-says-2025-02-03/

Quick Glance: US Military Flights Deport Migrants to India
- A US military plane deported migrants to India on Monday, marking the farthest destination under Trump's immigration policies.
- The C-17 military aircraft will take at least 24 hours to reach India, part of a trend where the military is tasked with deporting immigrants from various countries.
- This move highlights Trump's increasing reliance on the military for enforcing his immigration agenda, including sending additional troops to the US-Mexico border.
- The financial implications are significant, with deportation flights estimated to cost at least $4,675 per migrant, raising concerns about the military's role in immigration enforcement.
Israel considering striking Iranian nuclear sites in next six months- report: A report by the Wall Street Journal shows Israel may be planning major strikes on ...
jpost.com/middle-east/article-841917

US defense chief suggests Ukraine should abandon hope of winning all territory back from Russia
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Danielle Smith proposes joint Canada-U.S. NORAD military base in Canadian North: The Alberta premier said she raised the idea of a joint NORAD base in Canada’s ...
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canada-us-military-base-arctic-security/


Pa.’s Sen. Fetterman says he would support having U.S. troops in Gaza: President Trump has suggested the U.S. take “ownership” of the Gaza Strip.
pennlive.com/nation-world/2025/02/pas-sen-fetterman-says-he-would-support-having-us-troops-in-gaza.html

Trump Wants More Military Money as DOGE Eyes Big Cuts Elsewhere: President Donald Trump said he wants to increase the amount of money for the US military ...
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Second US military aircraft with over 100 deported Indian citizens arrives in Amritsar
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As US recedes, NATO scrambles to find a new leader: The Brits, French, and Germans all have their own ideas about how to defend the continent with America’s ...
politico.eu/article/us-recedes-nato-scrambles-find-new-leader-munich-security-conference/

U.S. military plane flies 104 illegal immigrants back to India: A U.S. military plane carrying 104 deported Indian illegal immigrants landed in India on ...
ctvnews.ca/world/article/us-military-plane-flies-104-illegal-immigrants-back-to-india/

'It doesn't advance American interests' — JD Vance walks back WSJ comments on US troops in Ukraine
kyivindependent.com/it-doesnt-advance-american-interests-jd-vance-walks-back-wsj-comments-on-us-troops-in-ukraine/

Ukraine’s rare earth elements could help keep US military aid flowing: Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump for continued ...
bostonherald.com/2025/02/11/ukraine-rare-earth-deal-trump/

US-contracted surveillance plane crashes in Philippines, killing four: A US-contracted surveillance plane crashed in the Philippines on Thursday morning ...
cnn.com/2025/02/06/politics/us-contracted-surveillance-plane-philippines-crash/

Musk warns US military must change course or face failure: Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has once again taken aim at U.S. defense spending ...
defence-blog.com/musk-warns-us-military-must-change-course-or-face-failure/

Trump administration evicts ex-Coast Guard leader from home with only 3 hours' notice
pennlive.com/nation-world/2025/02/trump-administration-evicts-ex-coast-guard-leader-from-home-with-only-3-hours-notice.html

ACLU leads push for access to migrant detainees shuttled to Guantanamo: The American Civil Liberties Union on Friday demanded access to migrants flown by the U.S ...
reuters.com/world/us/aclu-leads-push-access-migrant-detainees-shuttled-guantanamo-2025-02-07/

U.S. military plane carrying about 100 undocumented immigrants lands in India
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Sorry Trump, Palestinians aren't going to fall for 'Make Gaza Great Again': So the Gaza Strip has been added to US President Donald Trump’s wide geopolitical ...
middleeasteye.net/opinion/gaza-takeover-plan-sorry-trump-palestinians-won27t-fall-for-Make-Gaza-Great-Again

US spy planes hunt for intel on Mexican drug cartels as surveillance flights surge near border
cnn.com/2025/02/10/politics/us-spy-planes-mexican-drug-cartels/

Elon Musk calls for NATO overhaul: Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has called for a fundamental restructuring of NATO. His remarks, posted on social media ...
defence-blog.com/elon-musk-calls-for-nato-overhaul/

Trump Administration to Remove 4 Major News Outlets From Pentagon Office Space: The New York Times, NBC News, NPR and Politico will be replaced by outlets ...
nytimes.com/2025/02/01/business/media/pentagon-press-corps.html

US Indo-Pacific commander to visit Australia as tensions flare over 'dangerous' military incident
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-14/us-indopacific-commander-to-visit-australia-china-incident/104936000

Trump claims no U.S. troops needed for his Gaza takeover plan: Trump's updated plan would require Israel to occupy the entire Gaza Strip.
axios.com/2025/02/06/trump-no-us-troops-gaza-takeover-plan

US could send troops to Ukraine to guard rare earth resources, NBC reports - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/02/15/us-could-send-troops-to-ukraine-to-guard-rare-earth-resources-nbc-reports/

West Point shuts down clubs for women and students of color in response to Trump: The famed military academy in New York issued a memo Tuesday shutting down ...
pennlive.com/nation-world/2025/02/west-point-shuts-down-clubs-for-women-and-students-of-color-in-response-to-trump.html

"You Will Be Removed": US Border Patrol Shares Video Of Indians In Chains
ndtv.com/india-news/us-deports-illegal-indian-migrants-air-force-plane-us-video-shows-indians-migrants-in-shackles-sent-back-on-military-plane-7646748

Ukraine's survival hinges on US military support, Zelensky tells NBC News: Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 14 that it would be "very, very ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-survival-hinges-on-us-military-support-zelensky-tells-nbc-news/

Could the US Military’s Recruitment Problem Be a Good Thing?: Is it possible that collective humanity is actually turning against war—seeing it more as the ...
commondreams.org/opinion/military-recruiting-problems

U.S. Military Plane Deports Migrants to India: The flight appeared to be the first use of an American military aircraft to deport people to India ...
nytimes.com/2025/02/05/world/asia/migrants-deported-india-us.html

PM Modi to visit US from Feb 12-13, first one after Donald Trump’s return to White House
indianexpress.com/article/india/modi-us-visit-dates-schedule-donald-trump-9823237/

US service member, 3 contractors killed in surveillance mission plane crash in southern Philippines
apnews.com/article/philippines-plane-crash-us-military-24ff90663ffec8033361d26fb9ac17db

U.S. Marine from California identified as one of four people killed in Philippines plane crash
nbcnews.com/news/world/us-marine-california-identified-one-4-people-killed-philippines-plane-rcna191417

They helped US order airstrikes against Taliban. Now Trump's moves have left those Afghans in limbo
startribune.com/they-helped-us-order-airstrikes-against-taliban-now-trumps-moves-have-left-those-afghans-in-limbo/601219560

West Point Disbands Clubs for Women and Minorities After Trump DEI Orders: The military academy ordered the closure of a dozen clubs for students affiliated with ...
nytimes.com/2025/02/05/us/west-point-clubs-women-minorities.html

Ukraine declines US proposal for 50% ownership of rare earth minerals in exchange for aid without security guarantees - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/02/15/ukraine-declines-us-proposal-for-50-ownership-of-rare-earth-minerals-in-exchange-for-aid-without-security-guarantees/

Hegseth on US military in Gaza: ‘We are a very long way from that’: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday the military was far from deploying troops to ...
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US military plane carrying deported Indians lands in Punjab: President Donald Trump has made the mass deportation of undocumented foreign nationals a key policy.
bbc.com/news/articles/cgj20g19z2qo

DOD drafting plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Syria after recent Trump comments
nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/dod-drafting-plans-withdraw-us-troops-syria-recent-trump-comments-rcna190726

Quick Glance: Plans for US Troop Withdrawal from Syria Underway
- The Defense Department is planning for the complete withdrawal of all US troops from Syria.
- President Trump and his advisors have expressed interest in this withdrawal, prompting Pentagon preparations.
- The US mission in Syria focuses on degrading ISIS and supporting local forces reliant on American assistance.
- A withdrawal could jeopardize the security of over 50,000 individuals in prisons and refugee camps housing ISIS fighters.
West Point Disbands Cadet Clubs Following Trump’s Anti-DEI Order: The U.S. Military Academy disbanded 12 affinity groups and placed all other clubs under review ...
time.com/7212911/west-point-disbands-cadet-clubs-affinity-groups-trump-dei-order/

U.S. Military Conducts Airstrikes Against Islamic State Operatives In Somalia: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Saturday that the strikes by U.S ...
huffpost.com/entry/united-states-military-conducts-airstrikes-against-islamic-state-operatives-somalia_n_679e649de4b0b66856bd8b06

US strikes in Somalia's Puntland kill 'key figures' from Islamic State group: US military strikes in northern Somalia have killed senior members of the Islamic ...
france24.com/en/africa/20250202-us-strikes-somalia-puntland-kill-key-figures-islamic-state-group

Donald Trump wants Ukrainian rare earths deal in return for US military support: US proposal appears to align with President Zelenskyy’s strategy to keep ...
ft.com/content/94efcd8a-93ce-4ca6-bd07-061bfed1fdbf

Army Identifies Helicopter Pilot Killed in Crash: Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach’s family issued a statement that described her many achievements in the service.
nytimes.com/2025/02/02/us/politics/army-pilot-helicopter-crash.html

Faced with Trump's threats over Greenland, Danish leader seeks EU partners' support
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/faced-trumps-threats-greenland-denmarks-leader-seeks-support-118390931

Quick Glance: Denmark's Prime Minister Urges EU Unity Against Trump
- Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen asserted that Greenland is not for sale and called for a robust response from EU partners to Trump's threats.
- She received strong support from EU allies regarding the sovereignty of Greenland, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
- Frederiksen acknowledged US security concerns in the Arctic and proposed strengthening both Denmark's and the US's security presence in Greenland.
- EU leaders convened for defense talks, focusing on EU-US cooperation and boosting the defense industry amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
We were handcuffed, legs chained: Indian immigrant on deportation from US: A US military aircraft carrying 104 illegal immigrants from various states landed here ...
deccanchronicle.com/nation/world/we-were-handcuffed-legs-chained-indian-immigrant-on-deportation-from-us-1859354

Trump won’t rule out deploying US troops to support rebuilding Gaza, sees ‘long-term’ US ownership
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U.S. Army withholds name of one Black Hawk soldier killed in D.C. collision: The U.S. Army on Friday released the names of two of the soldiers killed when the ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-army-withholds-name-one-black-hawk-soldier-killed-dc-collision-2025-01-31/

Trump barred transgender people from military. He couldn't meet basic standards. | Letters
jsonline.com/story/opinion/readers/2025/02/04/trump-transgender-executive-order/78192902007/

Taliban holding on to $7 billion of U.S. military equipment left behind after withdrawal
cbsnews.com/news/us-military-weapons-left-in-afghanistan-taliban/

Surviving Black Hawk Down Explores the Continued Devastation of the Battle of Mogadishu
time.com/7216261/surviving-black-hawk-down-true-story/

10 days with the US Coast Guard on the new Arctic front lines : As new sea passages open up, the commercial and defence possibilities are becoming irresistible ...
ft.com/content/3dac20ca-a42e-4da9-97ae-32555581fa06

Pentagon prepares to send more troops to Guantanamo Bay, southwest border to support Trump's agenda
pbs.org/newshour/politics/pentagon-prepares-to-send-more-troops-to-guantanamo-bay-southwest-border-to-support-trumps-agenda

End war 'as quickly as possible' — US defense secretary outlines Ramstein aims
kyivindependent.com/end-war-as-quickly-as-possible-us-defense-secretary-outlines-ramstein-aims/

Four killed as US military plane crashes in Philippines's Maguindanao del Sur
wionews.com/world/four-killed-as-us-military-plane-crashes-in-philippiness-maguindanao-del-sur-8697767

US military deportation flight likely cost more than first class: WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump's military deportation flight to Guatemala on Monday (Jan ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/us-military-deportation-flight-likely-cost-more-first-class-4906086

China's ways of warning off aircraft is dangerous: US allies: Australia accused a Chinese fighter jet of popping its flares close to one of its military aircraft ...
businessinsider.com/chinas-ways-of-warning-off-foreign-aircraft-is-dangerous-2025-2

Ukraine war latest: Kursk operation, long-range strikes into Russia — Syrskyi outlines Ukraine's priorities
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-kursk-operation-long-range-strikes-into-russia-syrskyi-outlines-ukraines-priorities/

Quick Glance: Deadly Russian Missile Attack on Izium
- On February 4, 2025, a Russian missile strike in Izium, Kharkiv Oblast, resulted in at least five deaths and over 55 injuries.
- Among the injured are three children, including a seriously wounded 14-year-old girl.
- The attack damaged several administrative and residential buildings, with no military facilities in the vicinity.
- Izium, with a pre-war population of 45,000, frequently faces Russian attacks from occupied territories.
U.S. warship sails through Taiwan Strait for first time since Trump inauguration: China's military said the move had 'sent the wrong signals' and 'increased ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/12/asia-pacific/politics/us-taiwan-strait-trump-first-transit/

Four dead in US military-contracted plane crash in southern Philippines: US Embassy and Philippine officials confirmed the deaths of all on-board near the ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-07/us-military-contracted-plane-crash-kills-four-in-philippines/104907506

In violent Sinaloa, Mexicans march for peace and appeal to US for help: In Sinaloa in northwestern Mexico, some residents say drug-fueled violence has gotten so ...
reuters.com/world/americas/violent-sinaloa-mexicans-march-peace-appeal-us-help-2025-01-31/

Trump's Big, Bad, Destructive, and Unpeaceful Imperialism: It may seem laughable to hear Trump lusting after Canada and Greenland, but his vision of U.S ...
commondreams.org/opinion/trump-imperialism-2671040104

What would happen if Japan is attacked?: Japan has not engaged in war since World War II, maintaining a pacifist stance under its post-war constitution. However ...
japantoday.com/category/features/opinions/what-would-happen-if-japan-is-attacked

Hegseth heckled and booed by military families at pro-DEI protest in Germany: Two dozen people chant ‘DEI’ at US defense secretary who has rolled back diversity ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/12/pete-hegseth-dei-protest-germany

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