This past month, we were invited by the Bundesphere, the German military, to observe basic training at the Müster Army base in northwest Germany. A squad of recruits ran punishing drills, >> honing the skills they would need to defend their position against an enemy assault. THE major in charge right here >> has been training troops since 2018.The Bundes won't reveal his name to shield his identity from hostile actors. >> So, have you seen a difference in the recruits of today versus years past. >> Yes.Um I ...

Poland will spend much of the funds from the European Union’s military loan program on its own rearmament rather than common purchases with allies, as Warsaw bolsters its defenses to deter Russian aggression https://t.co/btN5TlRCyk ...

The US military has attacked three more alleged drug boats, killing a total of eight people, US Southern Command said Monday night https://t.co/4ZUVbmjbNL ...

A U.S. special operations team boarded a ship in the Indian Ocean last month and seized military-related articles headed to Iran from China, U.S. officials said, an operation at sea aimed at blocking Tehran from rebuilding its military arsenal.https://t.co/D2fhXWDv4m ...

This past month, we were invited by the Bundesphere, the German military, to observe basic training as a squad of recruits ran punishing drills, honing the skills they would need to defend against an enemy assault. >> Everything we are training here for could be one day real. We don't hope that.Um, but we're preparing exactly for that >> because of the war in Ukraine. >> Yes, of course. ...

Irish battalion safe after coming under fire in south Lebanon https://t.co/bWH8VFX5Hl ...

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said technical problems had bogged down one of Germany’s biggest military procurement projects: digital communication gear for army vehicles. https://t.co/FQhBz9Y1J5 ...

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book indicates a further decline in overall consumer spending and signs of weakness in the job market, with AI technology applications suppressing hiring demand and tariff policies increasing costs for U.S. manufacturing and retail sectors [1] - Economic data reflects a slowdown in consumer spending, which is the core engine of the U.S. economy, and an increase in downside risks for the job market, leading to heightened expectations for a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December [1] - As of Wednesday, the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December exceeds 90%, which has positively impacted tech stocks, including popular chip and AI concept stocks, resulting in gains for the three major U.S. stock indices [1] Group 2 - In Europe, the rising expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut and potential peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have boosted market risk appetite, leading to widespread gains in retail, banking, and defense stocks [3] - The three major European stock indices all closed higher, with the UK market up 0.85%, France up 0.88%, and Germany up 1.11% [3] Group 3 - The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a significant increase in daily crude oil imports, rising by 1.05 million barrels to a two-month high, indicating a rebound in oil consumption demand ahead of the holiday season [5] - This increase in imports contributed to a rise in international oil prices, with light crude oil futures for January delivery closing at $58.65 per barrel, up 1.21%, and Brent crude oil futures at $63.13 per barrel, up 1.04% [5] Group 4 - Market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, along with the leading "dovish" candidates for the next Fed chair, have led investors to anticipate continued easing monetary policy next year [7] - As a result, U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar index fell, contributing to a significant increase in international gold prices, which rose back above the $4,200 per ounce mark [7] - The December gold futures price closed at $4,202.3 per ounce, reflecting a 1.50% increase [7]

Putin and his allies who are secure in Russia are unlikely to face justice. But Ukraine is holding trials. There have been 211 convictions, many Russian troops, though nearly all of the defendants are at large.Still, prosecutor Vitali Doval has patience. He showed us where evidence for future trials is warehoused, including crashed drones. and mangled missiles.On each part, we find a serial number. We identify the part where the part was manufactured and when this missile was assembled in a factory. In the ...

Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.05% to 3836.77 points, the Shenzhen Component Index increased by 0.37% to 12585.08 points, the ChiNext Index gained 0.31% to 2929.04 points, and the STAR 50 Index climbed 0.84% to 1296.6 points [1] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 172.78 billion yuan, with over 4200 stocks rising [1] Sector Movements - The commercial aerospace sector showed strong performance, with stocks like Aerospace Development hitting the daily limit [1] - The military industry sector experienced a surge, with companies such as China Shipbuilding Defense Technology also reaching the daily limit [1] - AI application concept stocks continued their strong trend, with multiple stocks like Jiuxi Software hitting the daily limit [1] Stock Performance - A total of 79 stocks hit the daily limit, while 174 stocks rose by more than 7% and 178 stocks increased by 5-7% [4] - The number of stocks that fell was significantly lower, with only 53 stocks declining by more than 7% [4] Notable Stocks - Companies like Xinhua Du and Pingao Co. saw significant gains due to their involvement in AI and military applications, respectively [5][6] - The stock of Aerospace Development has been on a strong upward trend, achieving 6 consecutive daily limits [5] Related Hotspots - Google’s AI model, Nano Banana Pro, received a significant update, exceeding market expectations [7] - The establishment of a key regulatory body for commercial aerospace in China was announced, alongside the upcoming maiden flight of the reusable rocket "Zhuque-3" [7]