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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Commentary: I Feel Sorry for Trump's Generals

The article discusses President Trump's contradictory statements about military action against Iran and the implications for American generals.

Mar 23 • 07:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Defense Disperses Authority of the Intelligence Agency, Allows Appointment of Generals to New Leadership Positions

The South Korean Ministry of Defense is working to dismantle its military intelligence agency while establishing new bodies to distribute its previous functions, allowing for the appointment of active-duty generals to these leadership roles.

Mar 22 • 08:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Assassinations Startle – An Unprecedented Action from Russia

Russia is intensifying the protection of senior military officials in response to a series of assassinations targeting Russian generals, according to news from Reuters.

Mar 19 • 20:53 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

Cuba in Decline: Generals are Preparing for Capitalism

Czechia's Seznam Zprávy discusses the potential shift towards capitalism in Cuba as military generals adapt to changing economic conditions.

Mar 18 • 06:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

War in the Middle East: Israel provided details of the operation they carried out to kill two high-ranking Iranian generals

Israeli forces conducted an operation resulting in the deaths of two prominent Iranian military leaders, Ali Larijani and Gholam Reza Soleimani, amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 17 • 20:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

What if they were generals? The PP would lose five seats in Castilla y León; Vox would gain six

A hypothetical parliamentary election scenario suggests that the People's Party (PP) would lose five seats while Vox would gain six in Castilla y León.

Mar 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Two generals coordinate security operations during curfew in Santo Domingo

Two generals from Ecuador's National Police and Army are coordinating security operations in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas during a two-week curfew imposed across four provinces.

Mar 16 • 01:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Gambling... The Wall Street Journal reveals Trump's Ignorance of Generals' Warnings about the "Hormuz Trap"

The Wall Street Journal reports that President Trump's military actions against Iran disregarded significant warnings from military generals about potential risks in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 15 • 05:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Armchair generals' Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch exposed after Iran flip-flopping

The article critiques the inconsistent positions of Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch on military intervention in Iran, highlighting their vulnerability to criticism in the current political climate.

Mar 14 • 08:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jacek Nizinkiewicz: In the case of SAFE, Karol Nawrocki listened to Jarosław Kaczyński, not the generals

The article discusses the political controversy surrounding Poland's SAFE program, highlighting the shift in stance by the ruling party and its implications.

Mar 12 • 21:21 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Honorary generals acknowledge the employment of former leaders of the RKIK in a weapons company

Honorary generals consider the employment of former leaders of Estonia's Defense Investment Center in the arms firm Wolfram Europa a positive move for national defense.

Mar 12 • 13:08 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Former leaders of RKIK recognized for joining a weapons company

Estonian generals commend the transition of former RKIK leaders to a defense industry role, viewing it as beneficial for national defense strategy.

Mar 12 • 13:08 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

How Iranian Generals Outmaneuvered Trump's Army

The article discusses the surprising Iranian response following days of battle, highlighting Israeli attacks and the strategic preparation of Iranian forces compared to the superficial U.S. planning.

Mar 11 • 19:04 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Ayatollah, spies, and generals: the fallen heads in Tehran

The article discusses the recent military strategy of the U.S. and Israel against Iran, focusing on high-profile targets within the regime following the onset of an air offensive.

Mar 9 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Who will run out first? Difficult calculations for the US generals

The US-Israel operation against Iran is facing challenges as they rapidly deplete precision weaponry and air defense systems amid ongoing attacks from Tehran.

Mar 4 • 22:48 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

74 retired US generals, admirals back Iran strikes, warn Tehran seeks to ‘spill American blood’

A group of 74 retired U.S. military leaders has expressed support for U.S.-Israel military actions against Iran, deeming them essential for national security.

Mar 4 • 17:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

China: Beijing Removes Three More Generals in Its Anti-Corruption Campaign

Beijing has removed three additional generals from its ranks as part of an ongoing anti-corruption campaign ahead of the vital political gatherings known as the 'Two Sessions.'

Mar 3 • 17:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Xi's purge continues – top military officials dismissed

Three Chinese generals have been forced to resign just a week after nine other military officials were dismissed, as part of President Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign.

Mar 3 • 07:59 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Generals stripped of CPPCC roles as China’s corruption clean-up continues

Top Chinese generals have lost their roles in the CPPCC as part of an ongoing anti-corruption campaign within the military.

Mar 3 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

34-year-old Finnish-heritage war hero promoted to general

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promoted Denys Prokopenko to the rank of brigadier general, making him one of the youngest generals in Ukraine's history.

Feb 28 • 14:14 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The 'work' meeting of the commanders of the Lithuanian and NATO armies in the gym: how the generals sweat?

A gym meeting between Lithuanian army leader R. Vaikšnoras and NATO General Christopher Donahue underscores the importance of both physical fitness and strategic planning for military readiness.

Feb 26 • 19:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Rait Maruste: On the Military Court

Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Rait Maruste discusses the importance of Estonia avoiding a military court and the chaos of ‘generals’ on amok runs, reflecting on a recent editorial.

Feb 26 • 14:35 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China’s top legislature removes 9 military officials ahead of Beijing’s ‘two sessions’

China's legislature has removed nine military officials, including five generals, ahead of the critical political meetings known as the 'two sessions.'

Feb 26 • 12:57 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

The warning from US generals: 'Dangerous to attack Tehran'

US military officials express skepticism about the viability and success of a potential attack on Iran during a White House meeting.

Feb 25 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The generals must have felt cold down their backs as they witnessed the large NATO exercise

Danish politicians remain notably silent about how the military's increased funding will be transformed into a modern defense, as President Putin prepares a massive drone initiative.

Feb 22 • 08:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Cenckiewicz Strikes at the Ministry of National Defense Following General's Appearance, Accusing 'Serious Abuse'

Sławomir Cenckiewicz criticizes the Ministry of National Defense and its head, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, for allegedly exploiting high-ranking generals for political disputes.

Feb 21 • 20:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

There will be three new generals in the Ministry of the Interior

The Ministry of the Interior has prepared government decision projects to award the rank of general to two Deputy Chiefs of the State Fire and Rescue Service and one official from the State Police.

Feb 19 • 13:41 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Generals put a complete brake on the civil crisis and national defense law proposal

The Estonian Parliament has encountered a stalemate over a long-prepared civil crisis and national defense law proposal due to objections raised by four defense-background MPs.

Feb 18 • 02:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'How much will you broker...', Baloch activists taunt former Pakistani PM in Norway

In Oslo, Norway, former Pakistani Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar faced harsh criticism from Baloch activists who labeled him a murderer and a puppet of generals during his visit.

Feb 17 • 12:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Defense to Assign 'Generals' Personnel Management Responsibilities to Civil Servants

The South Korean Ministry of Defense has decided to transfer responsibilities for personnel management of generals, traditionally held by Army Academy graduates, to civil servants.

Feb 17 • 01:29 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Ukraine War - Russia, today's news. Germany and London: arm themselves against possible Russian attack

German and UK generals warn Europe to prepare for a potential Russian attack, while discussions between Ukraine, Russia, and the US in Geneva will cover broader issues including security guarantees.

Feb 16 • 23:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The generals of River, in furious red: they are overflowing with anger and lack answers to support Gallardo

River Plate's football team is struggling after two significant losses, leading to anger among key players and uncertainty about their performance under coach Gallardo.

Feb 14 • 06:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

CIA Attracts Soldiers Worried About Purges in the Chinese Army with Recruitment Video

The CIA has released a recruitment video aimed at Chinese soldiers, seeking to exploit the anxiety caused by recent purges among high-ranking generals in the People's Liberation Army.

Feb 13 • 17:47 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Please shower’: OHL team apologizes for emailing fans to practice better hygiene

The Oshawa Generals of the OHL faced backlash after emailing fans to remind them to maintain personal hygiene before attending games.

Feb 13 • 15:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

After dealing with senior generals, now Xi Jinping praises military officers' 'loyalty'

Chinese President Xi Jinping commends ground-level military personnel for their loyalty to the Communist Party following the removal of several high-ranking commanders in the People's Liberation Army (PLA).

Feb 11 • 16:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

China's president makes rare acknowledgement of corruption in army

Chinese President Xi Jinping acknowledged the military's fight against corruption during a virtual address, following a recent investigation into top generals.

Feb 11 • 15:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STM notifies Bolsonaro and three generals to present defenses in coup-related cases

The Military Supreme Court has notified former President Jair Bolsonaro and three generals to present their defenses in ongoing cases regarding impropriety for their military positions.

Feb 10 • 23:27 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

New Command Structure: Fewer American, More German Generals in NATO

The new NATO command structure aims to increase European responsibility, particularly emphasizing a larger role for German generals.

Feb 10 • 14:42 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

"Sickle Cut" Plan: The Legend of Hitler's Generals

The article explores the 'Sickle Cut' plan developed by the Nazis during World War II, which led to the rapid defeat of Allied forces in 1940.

Feb 10 • 14:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Something alarming is happening in China's armed forces

Chinese President Xi Jinping is consolidating power within the armed forces by purging top generals, alarming experts about the implications for political stability within the Communist Party.

Feb 9 • 16:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

23 generals and colonels under heavy disciplinary action such as dismissal and suspension related to rebellion file an appeal

Twenty-three military officials facing severe disciplinary measures have filed appeals against their sanctions related to their involvement in a rebellion.

Feb 8 • 09:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Afternoon recap: Army pulls out retired generals, Obi-Kwankwaso ticket, other top stories

This article provides an afternoon recap of major developments in Nigeria including the valedictory parade for retired generals, political ticket proposals, and legal issues involving a Nigerian man in the US.

Feb 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PHOTOS: Army pulls out 10 retired generals in Lagos

The Nigerian Army Finance Corps honored 10 retired senior officers in a valedictory parade held in Lagos.

Feb 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China’s military command tightens discipline at the top in generals’ wake

China's military command has introduced stricter disciplinary rules in response to recent corruption scandals involving senior generals.

Feb 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

"Xi is an isolated emperor" – What Taiwan fears from the "purge" of generals in China

Taiwan is concerned about the recent purge of Chinese military leadership, seen as part of Xi Jinping's increasing pressure on the island.

Feb 7 • 08:31 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
Crime & Justice

Ukrainian generals exposed in multi-million dollar corruption scheme

Ukrainian anti-graft agencies have uncovered a major embezzlement scheme involving two generals and other former senior military officials.

Feb 6 • 21:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

China’s military vows to improve scrutiny of training after fall of Zhang Youxia

The People’s Liberation Army aims to enhance the oversight of military training to address issues of inauthenticity and improve combat readiness following corruption investigations involving senior generals.

Feb 6 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

When leaders dismiss generals, one should pay attention

The article discusses the recent dismissal of General Zhang Youxia, the vice chairman of the Central Military Commission of China, highlighting the unusual political implications of such a move by President Xi Jinping.

Feb 6 • 10:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Who are Putin's generals that have been assassinated? One had a controversial role in the conflict with Ukraine

Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Russian military has experienced a series of targeted assassinations of high-ranking officials, with at least 19 generals reportedly killed, and recent attempts on lives continuing.

Feb 6 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Putin general gunned down in Moscow 'assassination bid' with shooter on loose

One of Vladimir Putin's top generals, Lt Gen Vladimir Alekseyev, has been shot in an apparent assassination attempt in Moscow and is currently hospitalized with critical injuries.

Feb 6 • 08:18 UTC

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