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Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Transgender Military Ban, Calls It 'Soaked In Animus'

Judge Ana Reyes, from Washington, D.C., noted that this ban "is soaked in animus and dripping with pretext. Its language is unabashedly demeaning, its policy stigmatizes transgender persons as inherently unfit, and its conclusions bear no relation to fact."

International Business Times

Violence-hit Ecuador Chooses Next President

Some 14 million Ecuadorans will go to the polls Sunday to decide who will lead their violence-wracked Andean nation through its worst crisis in half a century.

International Business Times

France's Macron wants more young volunteers 'to reinforce' the army

In his New Year's address to the armed forces, President Emmanuel Macron called for a revision of France's military strategy, instructing officials to submit proposals on how to adapt to modern "perils" by May. This includes measures to encourage young people to strengthen the army reserves.

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Trump keeps saluting during the national anthem - despite flag code regulations saying he shouldn’t

U.S. Code states that those who are not members of the armed forces should put their hands over their hearts during the national anthem

The Independent UK

Armed Forces commissioner expected to be in place in 2026, defence minister says

All candidates put forward for the role, which will act as ‘an independent champion’ for the Armed Forces, will undergo ‘robust scrutiny’.

Evening Standard

Pakistan Military Convicts 60 More Civilians Of Pro-Khan Unrest

Pakistan military courts have sentenced 60 more civilians for taking part in pro-Imran Khan unrest last year, the armed forces said Thursday, after international outcry over earlier announced convictions.

International Business Times

LGBT veterans to receive £70,000 for historic mistreatment in armed forces

A ban on lesbian, gay and bisexual people serving in the armed forces was lifted in 2000

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Armed forces chief speaks out on chance of Russia attack and invasion of UK

There is only a “remote chance” Russia would directly attack or invade the United Kingdom, the chief of the Armed Forces has said.

The Independent UK

Over 1.76 crore school students from all states, UTs participate in Project Veer Gatha 4.0

The students have sent poems, paintings, essays, videos, etc. in honour of the acts of bravery and sacrifice of the officers/personnel of the Armed Forces. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Armed Forces watchdog will be ‘powerful independent voice’ for troops – Healey

The Commissioner will have the power to hear directly from service personnel and family members.

Evening Standard

India successfully test fires long-range hypersonic missile

DRDO successfully conducted a flight trial of its long-range hypersonic missile on November 16, 2024, from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off-the-coast of Odisha. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Fighter jets scrambled after Russian aircraft flies over North Sea

The incident comes after the Royal Navy shadowed Russian military vessels passing through the English Channel over the past week.

Evening Standard

Royal family 'earns millions from NHS, armed forces and state schools' through rent

THE King and the Prince of Wales’ private estates have struck rental deals worth millions of pounds with the armed forces, the NHS and state…

The National (Scotland)

Military Wives Choirs release new single to celebrate King’s birthday

Charles turns 76 on November 14 and the choir’s new song, November Sunday, is dedicated to the monarch.

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In 2023, Over 15,000 UK Troops Quit The Army; Now Gen Z Troops Want WiFi, A Proper Kitchen And Ensuite Bathrooms

The Army provides infamously poor living conditions. Thus, military life is unappealing to Gen Z, who prioritise flexibility, commodity and good mental health.

The Independent UK

Private school VAT raid facing legal action as ministers poised to introduce concessions for military

The Treasury is said to be considering exemptions amid growing concern about the impact of the policy on service personnel

Latin Times

In His Final Act as Mexico's President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador Deepens The Military's Power

The new law now fully places the National Guard and its 120,000 troops under the command of the Defense Ministry

Dynamite News

Surgeon Vice-Admiral Arti Sarin, first woman Director General, AFMS

The DGAFMS is directly responsible to the Ministry of Defence for overall medical policy matters which relate to the Armed Forces. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Venezuela's main opposition candidate hopes to have 'cordial relations' with China, U.S. and Russia if elected

Edmundo González Urrutia also said that he trusts the country's military will respect Sunday's election results

Evening Standard

New portrait of King released as Queen pays tribute to armed forces

The event is held annually in June for the country to show its support for veterans, service families, cadets and those still serving.

Marie Claire

Prince William 'doesn't want' George to continue this historic royal role tradition

It could mean big changes for the Royal Family

The Independent UK

Tories U-turn on national service plans a day after Rishi Sunak’s manifesto launch

Grant Shapps said the military aspect of the plan will see 18-year-olds take placements in the armed forces for just 25 days per year - not the year of full-time service initially promised

Marie Claire

Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis Doing a Mandatory Stint In the Armed Forces If National Service Passes Would Be “Good for Them,” Royal Expert Says

If National Service passes in the U.K.’s general election on July 4, it will mark the first time the country has had compulsory service since 1960.

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Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis Would Be Required to Take Part In National Service If It Passes In the U.K.—Including Potentially Serving in the Armed Forces

No royal children will be exempt from taking part in at least a year of service when they turn 18, the country’s Conservative Party clarified.

Evening Standard

Veterans say office block next to Union Jack Club in Waterloo will leave them in darkness

The social club, established in 1976 on Waterloo’s Sandell Street, provides a ‘home from home’ for current and ex-members of the Armed Forces

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