European country turns to its retirees to tackle job shortages
The new legislation comes as lawmakers aim to grow its country’s economy
Day: October 15, 2025
Former Kenyan premier Raila Odinga, a key figure in African politics, dies at 80
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, a key figure in African politics, has died of a heart attack in India, the Devamatha Hospital in India’s Kerala State confirmed on October 15, 2025. He was 80. FRANCE 24’s Emily Boyle looks back on the life o…
Boris Johnson former aide Dominic Cummings claims China ‘stole’ UK state secrets — and Whitehall buried it
Dominic Cummings alleges China compromised the UK’s “Strap” data system for years, stealing top-secret intelligence. He claims senior officials covered up the breach, prioritizing relations with Beijing over national security. This revelation coincides…
Defense Trade Press Statement on Media Restrictions at the Pentagon
The following is a joint statement by defense publications regarding the Pentagon’s new restrictions on media. Released on Oct. 15, 2025, the statement is co-signed by Defense One.
For decades, the defense trade media has been a trusted source o…
Pakistan says it has agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire with Afghanistan
Pakistan said Wednesday it agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire with Afghanistan following days of violence that have killed dozens of people on both sides of the border.
One of the bodies handed over by Hamas is not that of hostage, Israel says
Out of the eight bodies returned by Hamas, one is not that of a hostage but of a young Gazan man in uniform, according to Israel. Twenty-one bodies are still to be returned from Gaza, while uncertainty remains regarding the arrival of aid trucks in th…
What President Trump’s “Board of Peace” could mean for Gaza’s future
Following the Gaza peace deal, questions remain over Gaza’s political future. President Trump has proposed a “Board of Peace” to temporarily govern the region and says he intends to act as its chair. Georgetown University scholar Khaled Elgindy joins “…
Row over bringing back military service splits German government
Plans to re-introduce military service have been thrown into chaos because of an 11th hour disagreement.
Holding Ground: Ukraine, Russia, and the Politics of Persistence
Michael Kofman and Dara Massicot join Ryan to discuss the state of the front, how Ukraine and Russia are staying in the fight, the possible provision of Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles, contingencies expected and unexpected, the failures of Russian diplo…
NATO thanks Australia for sending aircraft to watch for Russian threats
NATO’s chief said defence partnerships with Australia and other Asian countries were crucial to helping Ukraine, given China and North Korea’s support for Russia.