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Nevada County is calling for volunteers to help honor military members and veterans at its largest annual Armed Forces Day celebration on May 16. The free event features airplane rides, live music, and activities that bring the entire community together.
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands is training to become a military reservist, joining her husband and eldest daughter in serving the Dutch armed forces. The 54-year-old queen picked up her uniform last week, just before the age cutoff for new reservists.
A robotics company celebrated 20 years by unveiling a surgical robot built specifically for operating rooms, not adapted from industrial machines. The lightweight arm could make advanced robotic surgery more accessible to hospitals everywhere.
Jeremy Hansen will become the first Canadian to fly around the moon on NASA's Artemis 2 mission launching April 2026. The Royal Canadian Air Force pilot waited 14 years for this moment, earning Canada's spot through decades of space innovation.
Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg brought together military members and Indigenous leaders for a groundbreaking reconciliation event that honors both military service and cultural identity. The gathering took two years to plan and involved over 200 volunteers.
Pop-punk artist MICO brought his track "HOMESICK" to Canada's biggest music stage and earned a Breakthrough Artist nomination at the 2026 Juno Awards. The Toronto area musician, who started on SoundCloud, is bringing Filipino-influenced melodies to mainstream Canadian music.
Ghana's military swiftly shut down a harmful rumor claiming 60% of recruitment applicants tested positive for HIV. The false story spread widely before officials set the record straight.
Notre Dame lacrosse player Josh Yago, a Space Force second lieutenant and Air Force graduate, delivered a powerful Memorial Day tribute by saluting during the national anthem before the NCAA championship game. His moment of respect went viral with hundreds of thousands of views.
A new Canadian law lets Americans with Canadian parents, grandparents, or even great-grandparents apply for citizenship for under $100. The change has already sparked 56,000 applications as families pursue new opportunities and security.
The United States has given Ghana's military three powerful trailer trucks to supercharge their humanitarian work and infrastructure projects. The vehicles will help transport heavy equipment for disaster relief and national development across the country.
The U.S. Air Force has approved production of 14 next-generation T-7A Red Hawk trainer aircraft, marking a major step toward replacing jets that have trained pilots for over 60 years. The first all-digitally designed Air Force aircraft will prepare students for advanced fighter and bomber cockpits starting in 2027.
When record rainfall threatened lives in northern Morocco, King Mohammed VI ordered immediate military deployment to evacuate residents and protect communities. The swift response shows how decisive action can save lives during natural disasters.
Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk will launch to the International Space Station in September 2026, marking Canada's first long-duration mission in eight years. The decorated military pilot persevered through mission reassignments after Boeing Starliner setbacks to finally reach his dream.
Australia's most remote rugby team delivered one of the season's biggest upsets, proving distance doesn't diminish determination. The Western Force's commanding victory keeps their historic playoff dreams alive.
A joint security team in Niger State, Nigeria freed 10 kidnapped people after confronting armed bandits in a Sunday morning rescue operation. The successful mission marks a major breakthrough in the state's efforts to protect communities from criminal groups.
British tennis star Jack Draper is back and ready to defend his Indian Wells title after a grueling arm injury forced him out of the US Open. The world-class player opens up about the mental battle of recovery and why he's more determined than ever.
When armed robbers opened fire at PMJ jewelry shop in Karimnagar, the staff refused to back down and fought to protect their store. Their brave resistance forced the criminals to flee, leaving behind stolen goods.
After years of tension and days of intense fighting, Syria's interim government reached a peace agreement with Kurdish-led forces backed by the US. The deal marks a crucial step toward unifying the country after decades of conflict.
After weeks of fighting, Syria's Kurdish-led forces and the government have reached a major peace agreement to integrate their armies. The deal marks a significant step toward stability in the war-torn region.
After weeks of conflict, Syria's government and Kurdish-led forces signed a sweeping agreement to integrate military units and end fighting. The deal brings stability to a region torn by 13 years of civil war.
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