The announcement comes amid escalating violence, including significant advances by Russian forces in the Kursk Oblast and a massive aerial assault on March 6-7, which involved 67 missiles and 194 drones targeting Ukrainian infrastructure

In addition, the U.S. has directed other Western partners, including Australia and New Zealand, to suspend intelligence sharing with Ukraine, a practice that had been in place since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022

"I have not decided to send troops to Ukraine tomorrow, no," Macron said during an online interaction with French social media users. "What we are considering instead is sending forces to guarantee peace once it has been negotiated"

While President Donald Trump has ruled out a full withdrawal of American forces from Europe, concerns are mounting that Washington may pull troops from NATO member states that joined the alliance after 1990

An official government list indicated that more than 350 out of nearly 1,400 websites had gone offline. Among those affected were sites associated with the Departments of Defense, Commerce, Energy, Transportation, and Labor

Trump’s comments ignited immediate controversy, as neither the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) nor the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) had yet released findings on what caused the crash—the first major U.S. aviation disaster in over a decade

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the plane, a Bombardier CRJ700, broke into multiple pieces upon impact and sank several feet into the river. The helicopter, which had been on a training flight, ended up upside down on the water’s surface

This strategic move emphasizes the urgency to counter the rapidly evolving missile technologies that have made defense systems increasingly complex. The executive order lays out a comprehensive framework for the development of a next-generation missile defense shield

Addressing a packed audience that included former Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Joe Biden, Trump set forth a vision centered on sovereignty, security, and economic prosperity

"Frankly, we have no choice. We have to save it," Trump declared, adding that his administration would pursue a joint venture to ensure TikTok’s continued presence in the US

If the company fails to comply, the law will prevent new TikTok downloads from U.S. app stores, and restrict U.S. companies from providing services necessary for the platform's maintenance, updates, and distribution

The incident occurred in the Jamaica neighborhood just before 11:20 p.m., prompting a swift response from emergency services. The injured, who include both adults and minors, were transported to nearby hospitals, including Long Island Jewish Hospital and Cohen’s Children Medical Center

According to sources cited by Reuters, these proposals stem from three key advisers within Trump’s circle: retired Army Lieutenant-General Keith Kellogg, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, and Richard Grenell, the former acting director of national intelligence

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday that the conflict in Ukraine is escalating into a global confrontation, accusing the United States and Britain of enabling Ukraine to attack Russian territory using advanced Western weapons