Canada has banned 324 additional assault-style firearms, continuing its push for stricter gun control. This decision builds on a 2020 ban of 1,500 firearm models, which was expanded to over 2,000 last month as more weapons were identified. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced the new restrictions, which take effect immediately, stating, “Firearms designed for the battlefield plainly do not belong in our communities.”
The Kosovo government has accused Serbia of orchestrating the bombing of a vital pipeline that supplies water and electricity to northern Kosovo's ethnic Serb population.
A new survey from the Ronald Reagan Institute reveals overwhelming support among Americans for strong national defense and global leadership, with 85% of respondents considering foreign policy and national security "somewhat" or "extremely" important.
One of the few areas of collaboration between global nuclear powers, the International Space Station (ISS), is set to end its operational life by 2030. The ISS, a joint effort between NASA, Roscosmos (Russia), ESA (Europe), JAXA (Japan), and CSA (Canada), has been a hub for groundbreaking experiments since its launch in 1998. However, its decommissioning marks the conclusion of an era in international space cooperation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed a growing interest in peace negotiations with Russia, reportedly considering a deal that would trade NATO membership for the surrender of Russian-occupied territories.
A Yale University report released Tuesday alleges that Russia has forcibly adopted at least 314 Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied regions since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte cautioned President-elect Donald Trump against brokering a Ukraine-Russia peace deal that could favor Moscow. Rutte expressed concerns that such an agreement could embolden adversaries like China, Iran, and North Korea, creating long-term security risks for both Europe and the United States.
President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to BRICS nations over their ongoing efforts to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar. Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on goods from BRICS members if they move forward with plans to establish a rival currency or abandon the dollar as the dominant international reserve currency.
NATO has inaugurated an amphibious warfare center in Sørreisa, Norway, near Russia's Arctic border, to enhance defense capabilities amid escalating tensions with Moscow. This facility provides specialized training for U.S., British, and Dutch forces, improving their ability to conduct operations in Arctic conditions.
