Topic: Defence — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-22 21:50 UTC+10:00] [Defense] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: BERLIN — Germany aims to rely less on the U.S. and more on Europe to deter the growing Russian threat, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius spelled out Wednesday when announcing the country's new military strategy.
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[2026-04-22 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The US military has introduced Ukrainian counter-drone technology in recent weeks at a key US air base in Saudi Arabia, according to five people with knowledge of the matter, as it seeks to stem attacks that have destroyed aircraft and buildings, and killed at least one service member.
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[2026-04-22 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A young PBS employee who was also a military veteran has died days after she was shot outside her home, allegedly by her estranged husband, according to police and family members.
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[2026-04-22 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The US military has dangerously depleted its stockpiles of critical missiles during the seven‑week war on Iran, creating a “near‑term risk” that could leave it vulnerable in any future conflict, according to a new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
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[2026-04-22 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The US military has dangerously depleted its stockpiles of critical missiles during the seven‑week war on Iran, creating a “near‑term risk” that could leave it vulnerable in any future conflict, according to a new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
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[2026-04-22 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Yemen's Houthis are closely monitoring US movements in the Red Sea and are making military preparations for a possible confrontation with the United States and Israel in the coming days, according to a report by the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar, which is affiliated with Hezbollah.
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[2026-04-22 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: As Sudan's civil war enters its fourth year, its capital Khartoum is slowly returning to life but the challenges ahead are daunting.
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[2026-04-22 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the end of the Pentagon’s long-running flu vaccine mandate for US troops.
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[2026-04-22 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Representatives of Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels held meetings in Amman under the UN's Military Co-ordination Committee framework, the UN special envoy's office said in a statement on Tuesday.
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[2026-04-22 16:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-04-22 16:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-04-22 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: US President Donald Trump's administration has halted US dollar shipments to Iraq and frozen security cooperation programs with its military, as it presses Baghdad to dismantle Iranian-backed militias operating in the country, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing Iraqi and US officials.
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[2026-04-22 16:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-04-22 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,
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[2026-04-22 15:43 UTC+10:00] [World / Europe] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: When Poland sought a US military base in 2018, it pitched the idea as Fort Trump.
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[2026-04-22 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump says he is extending the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request while awaiting a “unified proposal” from Tehran, even as the U.S. military maintains its blockade of Iranian ports.
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[2026-04-22 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The Pentagon said the United States is reviewing its military presence in the Middle East following strikes by Iran during a roughly 40-day conflict.
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[2026-04-22 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: British broadcaster Piers Morgan says that the claim that the Israeli military is the “most moral army in the world” is increasingly difficult to accept, especially as more evidence of atrocities committed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza and Lebanon becomes apparent.
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[2026-04-22 14:06 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-22 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The United States has not moved its Terminal High Altitude Area Defence system out of South Korea, a senior US military official said, following reports that parts of it were being shifted to the Middle East for use in the war with Iran.
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[2026-04-22 12:40 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet on Tuesday made a landmark decision to abolish decades-old restrictions limiting military equipment transfers to “nonlethal” categories, paving the way for the export of lethal weapons even to countries currently engaged in combat.
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[2026-04-22 12:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said it fired rockets and drones into northern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the Israeli military of violating a ceasefire ahead of US-mediated talks between the Israeli and Lebanese governments this week.
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[2026-04-22 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Military planners from more than 30 countries will hold two-day talks in London from Wednesday to advance a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and draw up detailed plans, the British government said.
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[2026-04-22 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The United States military may have created a “near-term risk” of running out of key missiles after depleting a significant amount of ammunition during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, according to a Wednesday CNN News report citing experts and individuals familiar with recent US Defense Department stockpile assessments.
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[2026-04-22 12:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: NEW YORK (AFP) -- US defense companies are reporting a surge in demand for military equipment, as the war in the Middle East prompts fresh orders from governments around the world.
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[2026-04-22 11:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean and US service members attended a workshop this month to strengthen civilian-military coordination for crisis and disaster response on the Korean Peninsula, the United States Forces Korea said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-22 11:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean and U.S. service members attended a workshop this month to strengthen civilian-military coordination for crisis and disaster response on the Korean Peninsula, the United States Forces Korea (USFK) said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-22 11:07 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: President changed his tune at request of Pakistan’s leaders, though he said military blockade of Iranian ports will continue
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[2026-04-22 10:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Military planners from more than 30 countries are meeting in London for two days of talks aimed at advancing a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters.
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[2026-04-22 10:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: A US Army nuclear surety official has reportedly been placed on administrative leave after undercover footage published by James O’Keefe’s media group showed him discussing sensitive information about nuclear posture, chemical weapons, US military actions in Iran, and Ukrainian corruption.
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[2026-04-22 10:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The United States has not moved its THAAD missile defense system from South Korea to the Middle East to support its military operations against Iran, but "munitions" are awaiting transfer there, US Forces Korea Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson said Tuesday.
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[2026-04-22 10:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iran’s military said it would immediately strike “pre-designated targets” if the United States launches any new attack, according to Ebrahim Zolfaghari of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters.
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[2026-04-22 07:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Israeli soldiers who smashed a figure of Jesus Christ and photographed it in southern Lebanon were removed from combat duty and sentenced to 30 days of military detention, officials said.
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[2026-04-22 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Raising barriers to entry in tech in the name of national security could stifle global AI development
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[2026-04-22 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Global South] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Raising barriers to entry in tech in the name of national security could stifle global AI development
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[2026-04-22 07:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Myanmar’s military-backed government has invited opposition armed groups to peace talks, but two key rebel groups quickly rejected the offer.
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[2026-04-22 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: PLA’s next-level amphibious warship, the Sichuan, in same waters where US, Japan and the Philippines are conducting joint military exercises
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[2026-04-22 07:09 UTC+10:00] [South China Sea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: PLA’s next-level amphibious warship, the Sichuan, in same waters where US, Japan and the Philippines are conducting joint military exercises
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[2026-04-22 07:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The upper age limit for military reservists in Germany should be raised to 70 given that people stay fit longer, Bastian Ernst, the newly elected president of the country’s Reservists’ Association, has said.
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[2026-04-22 07:07 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has given Iran more time to submit a "unified proposal". Source: AP / Alex Brandon
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[2026-04-22 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: American surveillance tech contractor Palantir released a 22-point manifesto over the weekend, calling for a “new era” of AI-enabled US military supremacy. The internet went wild, with the text being labeled a blueprint for “technofascism.” Posted on X on Saturday, the document goes far beyond the typical mission statement of a Silicon Valley tech company.
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[2026-04-22 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: American surveillance tech contractor Palantir released a 22-point manifesto over the weekend, calling for a “new era” of AI-enabled US military supremacy. The internet went wild, with the text being labeled a blueprint for “technofascism.” Posted on X on Saturday, the document goes far beyond the typical mission statement of a Silicon Valley tech company.
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[2026-04-22 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Donald Trump on Monday again threatened Iran with overwhelming military force, saying “lots of bombs [will] start going off” if no deal is reached before a shaky ceasefire with Tehran expires on Tuesday evening.
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[2026-04-22 04:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that the flu vaccine will no longer be obligatory for members of the country’s military, the latest step under President Donald Trump to shift vaccine policy in the federal government.
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[2026-04-22 04:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and his wife Ayala were seen angrily leaving the annual torch-lighting ceremony on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on Tuesday after they were asked to leave the "distinguished gallery" for not having reserved a space in the section.
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[2026-04-22 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Both the soldier who smashed the sculpture with a sledgehammer and the one who photographed the act will receive military detention
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[2026-04-22 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Both the soldier who smashed the sculpture with a sledgehammer and the one who photographed the act will receive military detention
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[2026-04-22 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The Israeli military said on Tuesday that Hezbollah breached the ceasefire in Lebanon by firing several rockets at Israeli troops in the south and launching a drone towards Israel.
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[2026-04-22 03:13 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Politico
Snippet: Russia is deploying artificial intelligence to accelerate its cyberattacks on Europe, Dutch military intelligence warned Tuesday — and the threat is only expected to grow.
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[2026-04-22 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
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