On Thursday, Nov. 2, Russia formally withdrew from the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), the global agreement prohibiting nations from testing nuclear weapons. Russia’s decision to withdraw from the treaty follows its own public threats to use nuclear weapons in its war against Ukraine, despite the fact that no nation on Earth has used a nuclear…

Nearly 13,000 soldiers in the U.S. Army National Guard have gone months without receiving their sign-on bonuses. The bonus is one of the incentives in joining the Army National Guard, and it’s typically paid out in two installments. The first payment is received when a soldier’s training is complete and the second is sent halfway…

As Congress deliberates President Biden’s request for over $75 billion to bolster Ukraine and Israel with additional weaponry, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have warned U.S. senators that without ongoing funding for Ukraine, Russian President Putin will win his war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed frustration over the waning…

Israel’s war against Hamas terrorists is moving into its second phase. That means there will be more ground troops in Gaza, where much of the fighting is expected to take place below the surface. On Oct. 31, more than three weeks after the war started, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) started attacking Hamas fighters inside the…

U.S. bases are being attacked in the Middle East, with the latest drone attack targeting a base hosting U.S. troops in Iraq on the morning of Oct. 31. It is the 25th attack on U.S. forces in two weeks. U.S. Defense officials say that Iran is “actively facilitating” the assaults, while Iran’s Foreign Ministry says…

Air assets from the United States and South Korea kicked off their annual exercises this week at this year’s Vigilant Defense drills. During the drills, 130 U.S. and South Korean warplanes will work on simulating 24-hour wartime operations. The air armada includes different variations of the fifth-generation F-35 stealth fighter, F-16s, refueling tankers and other…

In the early morning hours of Oct. 26, Israel Defense Forces launched a strategic raid into northern Gaza. Using tanks, armored bulldozers, and infantry, the IDF said its raid lasted several hours and helped “prepare the battlefield” for the impending ground invasion into Hamas-held territory. The IDF released video of the operation. Thermal cameras mounted…

Comprehensive peace talks between the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan might soon be in the works, according to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. This announcement follows a recent military offensive by Azerbaijan in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region, which led to a significant number of ethnic Armenians residing there fleeing to Armenia. But what happens if…

A manhunt is underway after a mass shooting in Maine left multiple people dead. And, after three weeks, the United States has a new speaker of the House. These stories and more highlight the Morning Rundown for Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Manhunt underway for suspect in Maine mass shooting A manhunt continues Thursday morning for…

Republicans in the Senate are at odds as they review a request from President Biden to pass a $106 billion national security package. Though the package has received bipartisan support, it’s still missing the Senate votes it needs to pass. The national security package includes: In order for the package to clear the Senate filibuster…