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Australia approves extradition of former US Marine over alleged training of Chinese military pilots

NEWCASTLE, Australia — Former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan will be extradited from Australia to the United States over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese aviators. Australia’s Attorney General Mark Dreyfus approved the extradition on Monday, ending the Boston-born 55-year-old’s nearly two-year attempt to avoid being returned to the U.S. Duggan, who served in the Marines for 12 years …

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Kargil war first informant Tashi Namgyal dies in Ladakh, Indian Army pays tribute

Live Mint

Indian Army on Sunday extended condolences to the family of Tashi Namgyal, the Ladakhi shepherd who is credited with alerting Indian troops about Pakistani infiltration during the 1999 Kargil conflict. In a post on X, the Fire and Fury Corps official handle said the Indian Army shall remain indebted to his contribution to the nation, and his selfless sacrifice shall …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

Trump can’t discard legacy media just yet

Politico

The Thursday talk-a-thon showed that, while an emboldened Trump may be more determined than ever to punish more independent members of the press in this second term, he still needs the mainstream media, at least when he’s under pressure. “There are a lot of ‘normies’ on the press team who will deal with us, but there are also a few …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

Army pays tribute to Tashi Namgyal, who sounded Pak intrusion alert in 1999

India Today

The Army paid tribute to Tashi Namgyal, the Ladakhi shepherd credited with alerting Indian troops about Pakistan's intrusion in the Kargil sector in 1999. “Fire and Fury Corps extends heartfelt condolences to the family of Tashi Namgyal - The first informant of Kargil intrusion leading to the War. Shree Tashi Namgyal is survived by a wife, two sons and a …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

‘Gitmo’ in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered desert tortoises

LA Times

The two tiny tortoises emerged from their burrows as soon as they detected Brian Henen’s footsteps, eager for the handfuls of bok choy and snap peas that would soon be tossed their way. The Tortoise Research and Captive Rearing Site raises vulnerable tortoises on the vast Marine Corps base. A desert tortoise hatchling at the Tortoise Research and Captive Rearing …

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3 days, 20 hours ago

Veteran Labour politician Peter Mandelson named UK ambassador to the US

Associated Press

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed Friday that veteran Labour Party politician Peter Mandelson will be the U.K.'s next ambassador to Washington, a rare appointment for someone outside the diplomatic corps. Mandelson, who served in senior posts in the governments of former prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown between 1997 and 2010, is set to take up …

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4 days, 14 hours ago

US charges IRGC officer with killing of American citizen in Iraq

Al Jazeera

US says Mohammad Reza Nouri orchestrated the killing of Stephen Troell in 2022 as revenge for Qassem Soleimani. The United States has charged an alleged officer of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps with “terrorism and murder” over the killing of a US citizen in Iraq in 2022. The Department of Justice released the charges on Friday, accusing Mohammad Reza Nouri …

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There's only one way left to fight the power of the right-wing media apparatus

Raw Story

On Friday, ABC News settled a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump over statements made on air by anchor George Stephanopoulos. The already corrupt state of our information climate might not be so terrible if the Democratic Party had its own media apparatus with which to complete with Trump’s for the attention of voters and the press, but it does not. …

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5 days, 8 hours ago

Indian Army's Tornadoes set multiple Guinness World Records with motorcycle stunts

Hindustan Times

In a remarkable achievement for the Indian Army, the Army Service Corps Motorcycle Display Team, known as the Tornadoes, set new Guinness World Records for three different motorcycle stunts on December 10. Sumit Tomar, a member of the Army Service Corps 'Tornadoes' of the Indian Army, rides a motorcycle in an attempt to break the world record for the 'longest …

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North Koreans killed in Kursk as they enter Russia-Ukraine war in earnest

Al Jazeera

Ukraine targets Russia’s mercenaries saying ‘there is no reason for Koreans to fight and die for Putin.’ North Korean soldiers began to go home in body bags over the weekend, as they fought alongside Russians in large numbers for the first time. Ukraine’s military intelligence reported the North Koreans were embedded with Russian Marines and Airborne troops – elite units …

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6 days, 18 hours ago

Kidnapped journalist Austin Tice went missing in Syria 12 years ago. The Assad regime collapse has renewed hopes he may be alive

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I speak passable Spanish and I’m slowly getting there with Arabic.” He added: “I’m …

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Two men arrested for illegally exporting US technology to Iran, linked to drone attack

Firstpost

Federal prosecutors in Boston charged Mohammad Abedini, the co-founder of an Iranian-based company, and Mahdi Sadeghi, an employee of Massachusetts-based semiconductor manufacturer Analog Devices, with conspiring to violate U.S. export laws U.S. President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Air Force General Charles Q. …

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'Top Gun' impact: Tom Cruise honoured by US Navy for supporting military pride

India Today

The world’s most famous fictional, Top Gun is now a decorated naval hero. On Tuesday, Tom Cruise was awarded the US Navy’s top civilian honor for his “Outstanding Contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps” with “Top Gun” and other films. And I see that in the servicemen and women.” “Top Gun,” the smash hit 1986 movie about Cold …

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Don’t underestimate North Korean soldiers in Russia, some experts say

CNN

Seoul, South Korea/Hong Kong CNN — Far from their homes in one of the world’s most isolated and secretive states, about 11,000 North Korean soldiers find themselves at the center of Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II. The Storm Corps – the 11th Army Corps of the North Korean military – are “better trained, better physique and better motivated …

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At -35°C, Army gunners showcase precision firepower along China border

India Today

In a striking display of military preparedness, the Fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army has demonstrated its operational capability along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh. The preparedness displayed by the Fire and Fury Corps underscored India's unwavering commitment to securing its borders, even as diplomatic efforts continue to address broader issues. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Jill Biden corrected by kids at White House Toys for Tots event, netizens call hilarious moment ‘epic’

Hindustan Times

Jill Biden found herself being corrected by kids during a Christmas event on Friday. The First Lady wished children attending the annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign at the White House “Happy Holidays.” However, the youngsters quickly corrected her, saying, “Happy Christmas.” The hilarious exchange was caught on camera, with the clip making rounds on the internet. Jill …

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Dutch military faces shortage of special forces commandos

NL Times

The Dutch Ministry of Defense is warning of a critical shortage of new commandos, with only 14 recruits joining the elite ranks this year compared to the annual requirement of 40, according to reporting by AD. “This is insufficient,” said Colonel Huub Smeets, commander of the Dutch Commando Corps, in an interview with AD. Both Colonel Smeets and State Secretary …

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Jill Biden tells military children at Marine Corps Reserve toy drive to remember that they are loved

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Less than 10 minutes was all it took for a large pile of toys donated by the White House staff to disappear as Jill Biden and children from military families sorted them into boxes as part of the annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign for less fortunate children. “We’re making a significant impact right here in …

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Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown returns to practice following shoulder surgery, AP Source says

Associated Press

— The Kansas City Chiefs are opening the practice window for wide receiver Marquise Brown, who has been on the injured list since hurting his shoulder in their preseason opener, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Friday. I can’t give you a date.” Brown took part in the entire offseason program with Kansas City, even …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Ridley Scott appears to leak Paul Mescal’s casting in new Beatles film

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ridley Scott has appeared to accidentally confirm a longstanding rumor that …

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The $5 Billion drug cartel that made Assad powerful and terrorists unstoppable

India Today

A regime toppled, a battlefield of chaos, and a drug that fueled war itself. The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s dictatorship in Syria has shattered a brutal regime and exposed the dictator's $5 billion 'drug jihad' in West Asia. Captagon, the so-called 'poor man’s cocaine' didn’t just line Assad’s coffers, it fuelled fighters, prolonged wars, and destabilised an entire region. Militias …

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Who is Tony Buzbee? Texan lawyer sues Jay-Z amid ongoing legal tussle with Sean ’Diddy’ Combs

Live Mint

Prominent Texas attorney Tony Buzbee has initiated legal action against Jay-Z, alleging the rapper's involvement in a sexual assault of a minor at an awards show after-party in 2000. The lawsuit forms part of a broader series of civil cases targeting music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is currently incarcerated in New York on federal charges related to allegations of …

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After acquittal in subway chokehold trial, Daniel Penny says he was 'vulnerable' in the encounter

The Independent

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I’ll take a million court appearances and people calling me names and …

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Iran’s Khamenei says al-Assad ouster a US-Israel ‘plot’, blames ‘neighbour’

Al Jazeera

Supreme leader says Iranian intel warned of ‘enemy’ threats, denies ‘axis of resistance’ is weakened by fall of key ally. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused the United States and Israel of orchestrating the toppling of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, while also blaming a “neighbouring” country of Syria. Speaking hours after al-Assad fled Syria on Sunday, US …

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Australia approves extradition of former US Marine over alleged training of Chinese military pilots

Kargil war first informant Tashi Namgyal dies in Ladakh, Indian Army pays tribute

Trump can’t discard legacy media just yet

Army pays tribute to Tashi Namgyal, who sounded Pak intrusion alert in 1999

‘Gitmo’ in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered desert tortoises

Veteran Labour politician Peter Mandelson named UK ambassador to the US

US charges IRGC officer with killing of American citizen in Iraq

There's only one way left to fight the power of the right-wing media apparatus

Indian Army's Tornadoes set multiple Guinness World Records with motorcycle stunts

North Koreans killed in Kursk as they enter Russia-Ukraine war in earnest

Kidnapped journalist Austin Tice went missing in Syria 12 years ago. The Assad regime collapse has renewed hopes he may be alive

Two men arrested for illegally exporting US technology to Iran, linked to drone attack

'Top Gun' impact: Tom Cruise honoured by US Navy for supporting military pride

Don’t underestimate North Korean soldiers in Russia, some experts say

At -35°C, Army gunners showcase precision firepower along China border

Jill Biden corrected by kids at White House Toys for Tots event, netizens call hilarious moment ‘epic’

Dutch military faces shortage of special forces commandos

Jill Biden tells military children at Marine Corps Reserve toy drive to remember that they are loved

Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown returns to practice following shoulder surgery, AP Source says

Ridley Scott appears to leak Paul Mescal’s casting in new Beatles film

The $5 Billion drug cartel that made Assad powerful and terrorists unstoppable

Who is Tony Buzbee? Texan lawyer sues Jay-Z amid ongoing legal tussle with Sean ’Diddy’ Combs

After acquittal in subway chokehold trial, Daniel Penny says he was 'vulnerable' in the encounter

Iran’s Khamenei says al-Assad ouster a US-Israel ‘plot’, blames ‘neighbour’