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🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

McGuinty explains silence over Iranian strike on Canadian base, the call to ban ‘glorification’ of terrorism and more

Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty addresses the Iranian strike on a Canadian military base and discusses issues related to the glorification of terrorism.

Mar 17 • 21:39 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Trump announces AI chatbot ban while Pentagon uses it to prepare Iran attacks

Donald Trump has publicly announced a ban on the AI chatbot company Anthropic, coinciding with reports that the Pentagon was utilizing the same technology to strategize military actions against Iran.

Mar 16 • 10:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The United States has lifted the ban on Russian oil sales – expert: A big handshake to the Kremlin

The U.S. Treasury Department announced a temporary lift on the ban on Russian oil sales, which experts suggest may benefit Russia amidst ongoing complexities in global oil trading due to recent military actions in the region.

Mar 13 • 17:24 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Experts: Lifting the Oil Export Ban Will Not Give a Significant Boost to Russia's War Machine

Experts suggest that temporarily lifting the oil export ban on Russia will not significantly enhance its military capabilities during the ongoing conflict.

Mar 13 • 16:31 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Lithuania plans entry ban for Russian troops who fought against Ukraine

Lithuania is planning to impose an entry ban on Russian soldiers who participated in the conflict against Ukraine.

Mar 12 • 11:30 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Trump's Claude ban: the first salvo in a long battle over who controls AI

The Trump administration has banned the use of Anthropic's Claude AI by defense contractors, igniting a significant debate over the regulation and control of artificial intelligence technology in military applications.

Mar 8 • 15:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Babiš imposed a 'ban' on government aircraft. However, the army revealed how things really are

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš criticized Senate President Miloš Vystrčil for using a military aircraft for travel, claiming it violated a government ban, but Vystrčil defended himself against the accusations, sharing his side of the story and asserting that no formal ban was communicated to the Senate.

Mar 6 • 20:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

The common health issues that meant you couldn't join the Army - until recently

The UK military has overturned a ban on recruits with asthma and severe acne to address declining recruitment rates.

Mar 6 • 14:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

This means the historic decision to allow nuclear weapons – read the summary

The Finnish government proposed the lifting of the ban on importing nuclear weapons to enhance NATO's nuclear deterrent.

Mar 6 • 11:04 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Finland considers lifting old ban on nuclear weapons

Finland is contemplating the repeal of a long-standing ban on nuclear weapons on its territory due to changing security dynamics in light of increased threats from Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.

Mar 6 • 08:23 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Lebanon's President: The Ban on Hezbollah's Military Activities is Irreversible

Lebanon's President Aoun asserted that the ban on Hezbollah's military activities is final, while urging international pressure on Israel to cease its aggression against Lebanon.

Mar 3 • 10:27 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Hezbollah condemns Lebanon's decision to ban military activities

Hezbollah has condemned Lebanon's decision to prohibit military activities, following the Prime Minister's demand for the group to disarm after retaliatory attacks against Israel.

Mar 2 • 17:08 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Lebanon bans Hezbollah military activities as Middle East war spreads

Lebanon has officially banned military activities by Hezbollah amid escalating tensions and the spread of conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 2 • 15:42 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

What is Hezbollah, the militant group whose military activities Lebanon wants to ban?

The article explores Hezbollah, a militant group based in Lebanon, and discusses recent efforts by the Lebanese government to prohibit its military activities.

Mar 2 • 14:06 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Lebanese government bans Hezbollah's military activity

The Lebanese government has imposed an immediate ban on all security and military activities by Hezbollah, demanding the group to surrender its weapons.

Mar 2 • 11:56 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Lebanese Prime Minister: Hezbollah's military activity banned, committed to negotiations

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced a ban on Hezbollah's military operations, limiting their activities to the political realm in response to recent attacks on Israel.

Mar 2 • 11:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Can Lebanon Implement the Decision to Militarily Ban Hezbollah?

The Lebanese government has decided to ban Hezbollah's military activities and limit its operations to political functions, amidst varying opinions and regional implications.

Mar 2 • 10:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US military reportedly used Claude in Iran strikes despite Trump’s ban

The US military allegedly utilized Anthropic's AI model, Claude, during airstrikes in Iran, despite former President Trump's recent directive to cut ties with the company.

Mar 1 • 17:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'We don't need this,' Trump bans this company over military use of AI

Former President Donald Trump has announced a ban on the use of artificial intelligence technology by U.S. federal agencies in collaboration with the company Anthropic, citing a lack of need for such technology.

Feb 28 • 02:28 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Hegseth bans military from attending Princeton, Columbia, other elite universities: 'Wokeness and weakness'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a ban on military attendance at elite universities, accusing them of fostering anti-American sentiment.

Feb 28 • 01:06 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump says he plans to order federal ban on Anthropic AI after company refuses Pentagon demands

President Trump has ordered all federal agencies to discontinue using Anthropic AI, citing national security concerns after the company resisted Pentagon requests.

Feb 27 • 22:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Scouting America to reinstate ban on trans children to appease Pentagon

Scouting America is set to revise its policies, including reinstating a ban on transgender children, in response to directives from the Pentagon under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Feb 27 • 21:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Historical driving ban comes into effect in an EU country – No more driving Chinese cars here

Poland has banned the use of Chinese-made cars on military zones due to concerns over potential data collection by these vehicles.

Feb 24 • 10:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Poland bans Chinese cars in the military and for a good reason – they have a direct connection to Beijing

Poland has decided to ban Chinese-made vehicles from military facilities due to security concerns regarding data privacy and surveillance.

Feb 21 • 08:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Japan Takes One Step Closer to Lifting Ban on 'Killing Weapon Exports' as LDP Confirms 'Abolition of 5 Types' Policy

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is set to submit a plan to the government to abolish its stringent 'five types' regulations on arms exports, paving the way for weapon sales abroad.

Feb 20 • 01:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Airspace Ban and Missile Drills: What Does Iran's Latest Navigational Notice Reveal?

Iran has closed a specific area of its airspace for missile drills, raising concerns about military activities in the region.

Feb 19 • 06:42 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

EU nation bans Chinese cars from military sites

Poland's Army has implemented a ban on Chinese-made vehicles from high-security military sites due to concerns over potential espionage and data acquisition.

Feb 18 • 21:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Poland bans vehicles made in China from entering military facilities

Poland has issued a ban on Chinese-manufactured vehicles from accessing military sites, citing security concerns.

Feb 18 • 08:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Polish army says 'no' to Chinese vehicles. A ban has been implemented

The Polish General Staff has announced a ban on Chinese-made vehicles from entering military facilities due to security concerns.

Feb 18 • 05:32 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

'Do not deprive us' — Russian soldiers, milbloggers furious at Putin over Telegram ban

Russian soldiers and pro-war commentators express outrage over new restrictions on Telegram imposed by the Kremlin, fearing it could hinder their operations in Ukraine.

Feb 12 • 18:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

They Isolated the Russians Not Just Like That: There is a Reason Why They Banned Social Networks

The article discusses the implications of Russia's social media bans in relation to military preparations against European nations.

Feb 12 • 16:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ban on Defamation of Japanese Military 'Comfort Women' Victims Passes Legal Committee

A legal amendment to prohibit denying or distorting the experiences of Japanese military 'comfort women' has passed the National Assembly's Legal Committee in South Korea.

Feb 11 • 13:26 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Burkina Faso's parliament approves ban on political parties

Burkina Faso's transitional parliament has approved a bill banning all political parties, consolidating military control amid international concerns over repression.

Feb 10 • 09:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Russian War Bloggers Furious Over Starlink Ban: 'Fascist Elon Musk Serves the Interests of Ukrainian Armed Forces'

Russian war bloggers are angry over Elon Musk's decision to block the use of Starlink internet by Russian military forces, which has hindered their offensive in Ukraine.

Feb 6 • 15:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Training has begun – Colonel reveals the price range of mines and makes a request to companies

The Finnish Army has commenced training for infantry mines and is seeking to procure various new mines quickly, following Finland's withdrawal from the Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty on January 10th.

Feb 3 • 15:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Photos of Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo at military bases can’t be displayed even as a 'trick'

The South Korean Ministry of National Defense announced it will ban displaying photos of former Presidents Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo at military bases to prevent potential loopholes that allow their images to be posted again.

Feb 3 • 08:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Frank views of judge who led LGBT military ban probe finally heard - months after his death

The insights of the late Judge Lord Etherton, who investigated the LGBT military ban in Britain, were presented by actor Michael Cashman, revealing significant findings about institutional homophobia.

Jan 16 • 00:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Hadhramaut launches campaign to ban carrying arms and Al-Mahra gives a grace period to those involved in looting

In Yemen's Hadhramaut province, authorities have initiated a campaign to prohibit the carrying of firearms in public and at government facilities, while Al-Mahra province grants a 10-day grace period for individuals involved in looting military weapons to surrender them.

Jan 14 • 17:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Journalists' Union in Guinea denounces the restriction of media freedom.

The Journalists' Union in Guinea has condemned the military leadership's decision to ban unauthorized press conferences and public statements, viewing it as a serious infringement on media freedom in the country.

Jan 13 • 08:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Journalists' Union in Guinea Denounces Restriction on Press Freedom

The Journalists' Union in Guinea criticized the military leadership's decision to ban unauthorized press conferences and public statements, describing it as a serious threat to media freedom in the country.

Jan 13 • 08:34 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

'Settling scores': Israel revokes French historian's travel permit

French historian Vincent Lemire has had his travel permit to Israel revoked due to his criticism of Israeli military operations in Gaza.

Jan 12 • 13:51 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

‘They are not producing our great military equipment swiftly.’ Trump wants to ban dividends for military suppliers

Trump seeks to prohibit dividends for military suppliers to accelerate the production of military equipment.

Jan 7 • 21:18 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

Russian ship in Icelandic waters and students struggling with phone ban

The U.S. military has taken control of an oil tanker believed to be headed to Russia after pursuing it for two weeks, within Icelandic economic waters.

Jan 7 • 18:09 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Merz demands a travel ban - 'Zelensky will have to close the border'

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is urging President Zelensky to immediately close the borders for able-bodied men, as it is a militarily necessary step despite being unpopular.

Jan 7 • 08:29 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

China bans exports of military-related goods to Japan as dispute intensifies

China has imposed a ban on exports of dual-use goods to Japan that are associated with the military amid escalating tensions between the two nations.

Jan 6 • 08:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Rubio Signals the Option of Ground Invasion for Venezuela and the 'Oil Ban'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated a possible ground invasion of Venezuela while reaffirming the continuation of an oil embargo on the country.

Jan 4 • 11:41 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Munich Security Conference lifts ‘ban’ on right-wing party

Germany's right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party will be allowed to attend the Munich Security Conference next year after previously being barred from the event.

Dec 31 • 14:34 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Instead of Firecracker Ban – Ballers Idiots Must Immediately Join the Army

The black-red coalition in Berlin has reached a compromise to recruit those demonstrating militaristic behavior on New Year's Eve into military service instead of imposing a firecracker ban.

Dec 29 • 10:28 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Spain authorizes transfers of military material from Israel three months after the approval of the embargo

Three months after approving a decree to ban arms trade with Israel due to the situation in Gaza, the Spanish government has authorized exceptions for military material transfers for Airbus.

Dec 27 • 19:19 UTC

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