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Politics & Governance — October 2026

US generals and admirals cut by 20%, Hegseth says

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday the United States has cut the number of generals and admirals in the military by 20 percent, describing the reductions as an effort to impose accountability. Speaking to troops at the Quantico military base, He…

Lithuania backs Russian, Belarusian property curbs

Lithuania's government approved a draft law on Wednesday that would ban Russians and Belarusians from buying property near strategic sites, including military facilities, in an effort to curb espionage. The measure still needs parliamentary approval. If adopt…