Xi Jinping reinforces party control in rare Tibet visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare trip to Tibet this week, using public events and meetings to press for tighter Communist Party control and closer alignment with party policy across the Himalayan region that’s of great economic and strategic importance to Beijing. State media said Xi arrived in Lhasa on Wednesday and was greeted […]
Ukrainian arrested in Italy over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
German authorities confirmed the arrest of a Ukrainian suspect in Italy linked to the 2022 Nord Stream explosions. Prosecutors called it a breakthrough in a case that has long obscured who ordered the sabotage of the pipelines. Who was arrested? According to Germany’s federal prosecutor’s office, the suspect — identified as Serhii K. — was […]
Delaware National Guard Surgeon Leads Multinational Medical Operations in Kosovo
Army Lt. Col. Gayle Ryan, Delaware National Guard’s general surgeon, is at the heart of the Kosovo Forces Regional Command-East medical operations at Camp Bondsteel, overseeing medical readiness initiatives and emergency care for over 1,500 troops.
Phones out, learning in: New Alabama law changes school culture
The buzz of cell phones is absent from Alabama classrooms this fall. A new statewide ban on devices during class is shifting the focus back to teachers and lessons, and educators say the difference is already showing. “Taking phones out of schools is really transforming the environment. It’s transforming the culture, because now kids are […]
Feds to investigate fatal Florida crash involving non-English speaking trucker
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced a new investigation into the semitruck crash in Florida that killed three people. Harjinder Singh faces numerous charges, including vehicular homicide and immigration violations. New investigation Duffy said the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched an investigation into Singh as well as White Hawk Carriers Inc., the […]
Trump administration revokes security clearances for 37 intelligence officials
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced that President Trump has revoked security clearances for 37 intelligence officials. In a memo posted to her X account, Gabbard said the intelligence officials are accused of “politicizing or weaponizing intelligence” to advance partisan agendas rather than serving national security interests. “Being entrusted with a security clearance is […]
Exploring the strategic edge of airburst munitions: Weapon of the Week
As warfare evolves, so does the need for precision and adaptability in weapons systems. American Rheinmetall is developing advanced airburst munitions designed to meet the demands of modern combat, offering solutions for both the U.S. Army and Navy. Joe Chan, senior vice president of business development and sales at American Rheinmetall Munitions, recently discussed the […]
Beyond the headlines: On the border with the US Army
The U.S. military has expanded its presence along the southern border, deploying thousands of troops to support border enforcement efforts in what officials have described as a critical national defense mission. Approximately 8,500 personnel from every branch of the armed forces were assigned to Joint Task Force–Southern Border under an emergency declaration issued by former President Donald […]
US troops navigate the evolving southern border: Weapons and Warfare
This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson delves into the deployment of American troops at the southern border. Join Straight Arrow News as we explore troops’ roles, the challenges they face, and the implications of military presence in this politically charged area. With firsthand accounts, this feature sheds light on the complex intersection […]
