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Russian Troops Cede Ground and Strike Back, Frustrating Ukraine’s Counteroffensive
Across desolate fields and shattered villages, Ukraine’s counteroffensive is confronting Russian minefields and Russian soldiers dug into elaborate trench networks.…
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Have Gear, Will Deliver: Why I Carry Supplies to Ukrainian Troops
This past summer, Britain’s defense minister at the time, Ben Wallace, chided Ukraine for not showing enough gratitude for the…
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Senate Democrat Threatens to Block More of Military Aid to Egypt
The new chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee could force the Biden administration to reverse its decision to send…
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North Korean Satellite Launch Fails, Again
The rocket failure was an embarrassment for the country’s leader, Kim Jong-un, who badly needed a morale-booster for his people.
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In Warning to Taiwan, China Announces Military Patrols
The joint air and sea drills, widely expected in response to a presidential candidate’s visit to the United States, so…
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The Next Affirmative Action Battle May Be at West Point
Students for Fair Admissions won its Supreme Court case against Harvard and the University of North Carolina. Now, it’s focusing…
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Junta Official in Niger Claims Captive President Will Not Be Harmed
In an interview with The New York Times, a civilian leader of the junta sounded a conciliatory tone. He also…
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War, Mediation or Silence? Coup Leaders in Niger Face Decision Time
A bloc of other West African nations gave the military junta a deadline to reinstate the ousted president. That limit…
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Xi’s Surprise Shake-Up Exposes Problems at Top of China’s Nuclear Force
The Chinese leader’s replacement of two commanders has fanned speculation about corruption or failings in the force that manages China’s…
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Tuesday Briefing
The details of Ukraine’s drone strikes.