US news outlets refuse to sign new Pentagon rules to report only official information

US news outlets refuse to sign new Pentagon rules to report only official information

Defense department policy requires outlets to vow not to obtain unauthorized files and restricts access to some areas Several leading news organizations with access to Pentagon briefings have formally said they will not agree to a new defense department policy that requires them to pledge they will not obtain unauthorized material and restricts access to certain areas unless accompanied by an official. The policy, presented last month by the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth , has been widely criticized by media organizations asked to sign the pledge by Tuesday at 5pm or have 24 hours to turn in their press credentials. Continue reading...

Stub it out, Georgia! - Erdogan jokes that Meloni should quit smoking at Sharm El-Sheikh Summit

Stub it out, Georgia! - Erdogan jokes that Meloni should quit smoking at Sharm El-Sheikh Summit

"Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shared a light-hearted moment with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a meeting on the sidelines of the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit. “I have to make you stop smoking!’ the Turkish leader told Meloni. “I know, I know. I don’t want to kill somebody,” Meloni replied, prompting laughter from those present. Footage shows Erdogan greeting Meloni with a handshake, complimenting her on her appearance, for which she thanked him. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron can also be seen laughing during the exchange. The meeting took place during the summit on the future of Gaza, attended by leaders from more than 20 countries and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, and co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and US President Donald Trump. "

Stub it out, Georgia! - Erdogan jokes that Meloni should quit smoking at Sharm El-Sheikh Summit

Stub it out, Georgia! - Erdogan jokes that Meloni should quit smoking at Sharm El-Sheikh Summit

"Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shared a light-hearted moment with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a meeting on the sidelines of the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit. “I have to make you stop smoking!’ the Turkish leader told Meloni. “I know, I know. I don’t want to kill somebody,” Meloni replied, prompting laughter from those present. Footage shows Erdogan greeting Meloni with a handshake, complimenting her on her appearance, for which she thanked him. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron can also be seen laughing during the exchange. The meeting took place during the summit on the future of Gaza, attended by leaders from more than 20 countries and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, and co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and US President Donald Trump. "