Russia is concerned about new military alliances forming in Asia. Sergei Shoigu, who used to be Russia's defense minister and is now the head of Russia's Security Council, recently visited Vietnam. He spoke to reporters about his concerns. He said that small groups similar to NATO are starting to fo
Some people in the U. S. government think it's time for the country to leave NATO. They say the organization is old and no longer useful. Rep. Thomas Massie from Kentucky introduced a bill to do just that. He believes the U. S. should focus on its own defense instead of paying for other countries.
Alaska's senators have always been known for their openness. They've made it a point to hear out their constituents. But lately, Sen. Dan Sullivan seems to have forgotten this important part of his job. Recently, Sullivan spoke at an Anchorage Chamber of Commerce event. He talked about a budget bil
In a world where wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense, technology is stepping up to help. FireSwarm Solutions Inc. has just been chosen to join NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) for 2026. This is a big deal because it means their tech could soon be used
In the heart of Kyiv, Zelenskyy spoke to reporters, stressing that Ukraine needs stronger security guarantees. He made it clear that he won't give Russia more land in Donbas than what they already hold. The peace talks, driven by the White House, seem to be at a standstill. Trump's frustration is gr
Lithuania is in a bit of a pickle. The country has had to declare a nationwide emergency situation. Why? Because of balloons. Not just any balloons, though. These are weather balloons coming from Belarus, carrying smuggled cigarettes. It might sound silly, but it's causing some serious headaches. T
In a world where electronic warfare is becoming the norm, NATO is turning to innovative solutions to keep its communications secure. Astrolight, a Lithuanian tech company, has been putting its POLARIS laser communication terminal through its paces in recent NATO exercises. The POLARIS terminal was
Europe is finally stepping up its defense game, but there's a big hurdle to overcome: getting military gear where it needs to go, fast. While many NATO members are boosting their defense budgets, the real test is mobility. Imagine trying to move troops and equipment across Europe quickly—it's not as
A significant NATO meeting is coming up, and guess who might not show up? Marco Rubio, the U. S. Secretary of State, is considering skipping the NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels next week. This is not your average absence; it's quite unusual for the top U. S. diplomat to miss such an impo
Senator Jim Justice and his wife have agreed to pay over $5 million in back taxes from 2009. This deal came right after the IRS sued them, saying they hadn’t paid their full taxes for that year. The lawsuit claimed they owed over $5. 16 million, including interest. The agreement doesn’t set a deadli
