military
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UK News
Major General expelled for kissing colleague while intoxicated
A Major General who served as a pallbearer at Prince Philip’s funeral has been expelled from the Army following an incident where he attempted to kiss a female colleague while intoxicated. James Roddis, a married father of three, was found guilty of “inappropriately” fondling the hair of a female RAF officer and kissing her without consent. On Wednesday, he admitted…
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World
China’s $15 billion military drills near Taiwan
China allocated approximately $15 billion, or 7% of its defence budget, to exercises in the Western Pacific in 2023, according to an unpublished Taiwanese estimate. This investment highlights Beijing’s focus on military activities around Taiwan and neighbouring regions. Taiwan’s armed forces conducted internal research, revealing insights into China’s defence spending amidst heightened regional tensions. Beijing considers Taiwan part of its…
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US News
Walz faces criticism over military service claims
In early 2016, Tim Walz participated in a CSPAN panel discussing his opposition to President Barack Obama’s proposal to reduce overseas troop levels. During the introduction, the host inaccurately described Walz’s military service, stating he “enlisted in the Army National Guard at 17 and retired 24 years later as Command Sergeant Major,” and served in “Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.”…