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22 April

Trump Hints at Thaw With AI Firm Anthropic

US President Donald Trump suggested he would be open to better relations with Anthropic to end a dispute between the government and the tech startup over its refusal to grant the military unconditional use of its AI models.

22 April

Middle East

Iranian soldiers carrying green flags march past a reviewing stand holding Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior military commanders during a ceremony in Shahrud, Iran, on November 11, 2006. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended the joint military ceremony at the base of the 58th Takavar Division to review provincial armed forces units and observe tactical training exercises. (Photo by Hossein Fatemi / Middle East Images via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Arrests More Than 3,600 on Charges Related to War: NGO

Iranian authorities have arrested more than 3,600 people on charges related to the US-Israeli war, an NGO said.

22 April

Europe

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Field Artillery Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, supporting 3rd Infantry Division, demonstrate M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) operations to multinational troops comprising NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Estonia during a live-fire exercise at Central Training Area, Estonia, Sept. 27, 2023. The 3rd Infantry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cesar Salazar Jr.)

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran-Linked US Weapons Delivery Delays Affect Estonian HIMARS Ammunition

The ongoing war in Iran has put a hold on weapons deliveries to Estonia, which have resulted in potential delays for HIMARS rocket launcher systems, a spokesperson for the defense ministry told AFP.

22 April

Middle East

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One for a trip to Florida in Washington, D.C., on March 20, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Extends Ceasefire, Says Giving Iran Time to Negotiate

President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, with Tehran silent on the decision early Wednesday.

22 April

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan Eases Weapons Export Rules

Japan will ease decades-old arms export curbs in a major policy shift that paves the way for the sale of lethal weapons overseas as Tokyo ramps up its defense ambitions.

21 April

Technology

Artist's rendering of an F-16 jet equipped with the Viper Shield electronic warfare system

Bea Castañeda

A Guide on Viper Shield: The F‑16’s Digital Armor

Discover the Viper Shield and see how this electronic warfare suite boosts F-16 protection, enabling pilots to counter modern radar and missile threats.

21 April

Arms

191110-M-HB658-2561 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Luke Boyd, the combined anti-armor team platoon commander with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), draws an M9 pistol during a small arms range aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are conducting routine operations as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)

Rojoef Manuel

US Bill Seeks Concealed Carry Rights for Special Ops, Veterans

The US House of Representatives has unveiled legislation to grant nationwide concealed carry authority to active-duty and veteran US special operations personnel.

21 April

Arms