Russia launches largest military draft in a decade, calls up 160,000 troops

April 2, 2025 8:37 AM

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Russia launches largest military draft in a decade, calls up 160,000 troops

Russia has begun its largest military draft in over a decade, calling up 160,000 men aged 18 to 30 for a year of service. The move came as President Vladimir Putin aims to expand Russia’s armed forces to 1.5 million active troops over the next three years.   Officials said the new conscripts wo...

At least 3 killed in US airstrikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah, water project hit

April 2, 2025 8:23 AM

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At least 3 killed in US airstrikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah, water project hit

At least three people were killed in US airstrikes on Yemen’s western province of Hodeidah, as attacks continue on Houthi-held areas. The strikes, late last night, targeted a water project and its building in the Mansouria district, with search efforts ongoing for potential survivors under the rubbl...

Republican Randy Fine defeats Democrat Josh Weil in Florida special election

April 2, 2025 8:17 AM

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Republican Randy Fine defeats Democrat Josh Weil in Florida special election

In the US, Republican State Senator Randy Fine has defeated Democrat Josh Weil in a high-stakes Florida special congressional election, securing the seat previously held by National Security Advisor Michael Waltz.   The result has dashed Democratic hopes of pulling what would have been a stunni...

Israel accuses Hamas of ignoring Gaza’s will, continues hostage crisis

April 2, 2025 7:47 AM

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Israel accuses Hamas of ignoring Gaza’s will, continues hostage crisis

Israel has claimed that Hamas continues to push for war while also refusing to release the hostages. During a media briefing, Foreign Affairs Minister of Israel Gideon Sa’ar said that Hamas is ignoring the will and the rage of the citizens of Gaza for ending the war. Sa'ar said that instead of liste...