France Creates Voluntary Military Service as Europe Faces Russian Threat
The effort, aimed at young people, came after an army chief angered many by saying the country must accept the possible loss of “our children” in a future war.
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Guinea-Bissau’s President Says He Has Been Deposed. The Opposition Says It’s a Trick.
The military announced on Wednesday it had taken over the West African nation. Later, the opposition leader accused the incumbent president of staging the coup d’état to try to retain power.
Eli Zeira, 97, Dies; Israeli Official Dismissed Warnings of Yom Kippur War
As Israel’s head of military intelligence, he disregarded signs Egypt and Syria were about to attack in 1973. A commission blamed him for the lack of preparation.
Thailand Deploys Military to Rescue People Stranded by Deadly Floods
Troops, helicopters and boats from Thailand’s military on Wednesday carried out rescue and relief efforts in southern areas devastated by floods that have killed at least 33 people and displaced more than two million others over the past week.
‘Imperial Israel’ in the New Middle East
Despite a cease-fire with Hezbollah, almost daily strikes demonstrate an emboldened Israel’s strategy to eliminate its enemies any time, anywhere.
The Question Hanging Over Peace Talks: What Will Putin Accept?
A U.S. proposal may cross a number of red lines for the Russian leader, who sees little to lose and much potentially to gain from continuing to fight.
Spat With China Becomes an Asset for Japan’s New Leader
Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is not backing off from comments about Taiwan that enraged China. Many of Japan’s voters like her stance.
Taiwan’s President to Seek an Extra $40 Billion for Military
President Lai Ching-te says the spending, which must be approved by the island’s legislature, would fund purchases of arms from the United States.
Hamas Says It Returned Body of Another Hostage From Gaza
Israel confirmed the remains belonged to Dror Or, 48, who was abducted during Hamas’s Oct. 7 attacks. The bodies of two captives are believed to be still in Gaza.
China and Japan, With Trump in the Middle, Are in a Showdown
With Japan’s new leader refusing to back down from China’s show of force and claims on Taiwan, Xi Jinping picks up the phone to try to pry the U.S.-Japan alliance apart.