Myanmar junta chief calls for unity, says military is in power ‘temporarily’

Myanmar’s ruling general said on Wednesday that the military junta was only temporarily in power to strengthen democracy, and he called on the people and the army to unite against armed groups trying to disrupt election plans. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who led the 2021 coup, said in a speech at the annual Armed … Read more

New U.S. sanctions target North Korea’s military finances

The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions on six individuals and two entities based in Russia, China and the United Arab Emirates, accusing them of funding North Korea’s weapons programs. The U.S. Treasury Department said in a statement that the action was taken in coordination with South Korea. It named the six as Yu Pu … Read more

Thousands arrive in Gabon for talks to end military transition

Yaoundé, Cameroon— Thousands of people gathered in Libreville and Akanda for what the government calls an inclusive national dialogue, which will take place from April 2 to 30 and aims to return Gabon to civilian rule. Military ruler General Bliss Clotel Origi Nguema has previously said he would hand back power in August 2025. Nguema … Read more

BTS’s Jungkook crowned Spotify’s “Global Music Idol” while enlisting in the military

BTS’s Jungkook continues to dominate Spotify charts despite serving in the military BTS’s Jungkook continues to dominate the Spotify charts despite currently serving in the military. The streaming giant recently confirmed that members of BTS have achieved a new milestone, surpassing 1 billion streams on the platform so far this year. According to the World … Read more

Taiwan conducts missile drills “in the face” of Chinese military invasion

Yilan, Taiwan — Taiwan conducted an air defense test on Tuesday, deploying U.S.-made Patriot missiles and its anti-aircraft artillery system, and said it would step up training to deal with an “incursion” by Chinese troops around the self-governing island. Beijing claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has said it would not rule out … Read more

World’s first new military medal launched after official approval by King

Sign up for our free morning headlines email The Minister of Defense announced the award of a new medal, the first in the world. The medal is intended to recognize personnel who perform “critical combat duties” that do not necessarily involve physical threat. According to the Department of Defense, the Wide Service Medal (WSM) will … Read more

Taiwan calls on China to rescue military officers and return them to the country

Taipei, Taiwan — Taiwan on Saturday called for the speedy return of an army officer who was rescued by Chinese authorities after losing contact while on a fishing holiday. On March 18, two men from Taiwan’s Kinmen Island were discovered by China’s Fujian Coast Guard after their boat’s engine malfunctioned. Chinese authorities said one of … Read more

Uganda Museveni appoints son as military chief

Kampala, Uganda— Just hours after Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni made minor cabinet changes, he also appointed his son Muhuzi Kenerugaba as head of the military. Analysts said the appointment puts Museveni’s son on track to become president, but only if Museveni, who has been in power for nearly four decades, cannot stay in power. Museveni’s … Read more

US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s military procurement network

The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday imposed new sanctions on procurement networks that support Iran’s ballistic missile, nuclear and defense programs. The networks are located in Iran, Turkey, Oman and Germany and purchase carbon fiber, epoxy resin and other materials for missiles, according to a Treasury Department statement. Brian Nelson, the U.S. Treasury undersecretary for … Read more