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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Prepared citizen movement growing amongst Americans
(NewsNation) — As natural disasters, civil unrest and war have engulfed the United States, a new alternative has arrived for Americans to not sit idly by and wait for destruction to hit their doorstep. The Prepared Citizen movement is a growing trend of people taking proactive steps to be self-reliant and ready for various emergencies or crises. The opportunity offers hardcore military training, like self-defense, and provides tools, such as first aid and emergency communication. The inspiration for the concept emerged from Eric Roscher as he watched Russia invade Ukraine in 2022. He watched as civilians in the country were flooding the streets with little ability to defend themselves. Colorado suspect shot man through his front door after knocking 'They were trying to learn how to shoot literally days before the Russians invaded,' said Roscher, United States Air Force, Owner, Barrel and Hatchet Trade Group. 'And so they were almost like helpless. And I saw it was like in America, we shouldn't have that problem. One, we have the Second Amendment, but we as citizens should have the ability to defend our country and ourselves, and it's in our Constitution.' Roscher teaches everyday Americans the combat-style training. That said, most of the Prepared Citizens told NewsNation they hope they never have to use the training or 'utilize it in a way that protects themselves and protects their families.' Police say accused stalker at Tennessee mayor's house had Taser, rope Those undergoing the training have come from all different professions. They include Brandon Jordan, a YouTube content creator and underwater diver, and Dan Pham, a civil engineer who builds robots. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The National
6 days ago
- Business
- The National
Europe must choose: reform and resilience − or drift into irrelevance
Donald Trump has been called many things but his newest label – the great unifier of Europe – might just stick. That provocative notion may raise eyebrows in Brussels, Paris, or Berlin, but Mr Trump's return could be the shock that finally compels Europe to do what it has long known it must: to become more self-reliant. The world has changed. Russia's war in Ukraine shattered the illusion of permanent peace in the region. China 's economic ascendancy is reshaping global competition. And now, with Mr Trump launching a trade offensive against allies and adversaries alike, one truth is impossible to ignore: no one is coming to Europe's rescue. For too long, Europe has assumed that peace, prosperity and US protection were permanent. That illusion is gone. Mr Trump's transactional approach to alliances – where strength is rewarded and weakness punished – has exposed a hard truth: Europe can no longer outsource its defence. His worldview owes more to 19th-century protectionism than 20th-century idealism. But the implications extend beyond defence. Mr Trump's America is not merely retreating from global leadership – it is actively dismantling the postwar order that enabled Europe's rise. Nato, the World Trade Organisation, the International Monetary Fund – these institutions anchored European prosperity and security. That architecture may not include Europe by default next time. Unless Europe steps up, it risks being left behind. Europe faces a choice: reform and lead or stagnate and drift. The first path begins with taking responsibility for its own defence. That demands more than budget increases, with Germany poised to channel as much as €1 trillion ($1.15 trillion) into defence and infrastructure under Chancellor Friedrich Merz. It means aligning strategic priorities, co-ordinating procurement, and deepening military integration – ideally through a 'coalition of the willing', rather than waiting for unanimity. This group could include the UK, Norway, Canada and, potentially, Switzerland. Europe must also fix its chronic economic underperformance. Between 2014 and 2023, nominal US GDP grew 57 per cent; the euro area just 15 per cent. That gap reflects more than demographics – it points to structural inefficiencies. Fragmented capital markets and limited access to risk capital force many European entrepreneurs to look abroad. A genuine capital markets union would change that, unlocking investment in green tech, artificial intelligence, life sciences and more. It's not just about growth. Innovation is the new battleground. Energy is the third pillar. The war in Ukraine didn't cause Europe's energy crisis, but it exposed the risks of dependence. Swapping Russian gas for American liquefied natural gas won't delivery energy security. Resilience will come from accelerating renewables, upgrading grids, building storage and revisiting nuclear energy – not just for climate goals, but for sovereignty. In this optimistic future, Europe is more integrated, more dynamic and more secure. It competes globally and stands on its own terms. The second path is easier – for now. No hard choices. No integration. Just drift. In that future, defence stays fragmented. Capital remains trapped. Europe continues to punch below its weight. And, as the world grows more volatile, Europe becomes less relevant. We've seen this before. In the mid-1980s, Europe was adrift – weak growth, institutional fatigue, geopolitical anxiety. Then-US president Ronald Reagan's arms race unnerved many after a decade of detente. Europe responded with the 1986 Single European Act, which laid the groundwork for the single market. It streamlined decision-making and revived the integration agenda. Europe rose to the moment then – and it must again. This time, the stakes are higher. The next round of reforms must secure not just prosperity, but sovereignty. Business has a role to play too. Just as industrial leaders helped drive integration in the 1990s, today's chief executives must help shape Europe's renewal − not just because it's good policy, but because a fragmented, inward-looking Europe is bad for business and worse for society. Leaders like Henrik Andersen, chief executive of Danish wind turbine maker Vestas, offer a useful example. He has urged Brussels to align energy, trade and industrial policy – not out of idealism, but because Europe's competitiveness in clean tech depends on it. So what must Europe do − urgently and decisively? First, it must provide for its own defence. With US electoral cycles growing ever more unpredictable, European security can no longer hinge on transatlantic assumptions. A credible defence posture is essential − not to replace Nato, but to rebalance it. Second, Europe must unlock capital and innovation. Fragmented financial markets continue to stifle scale and ambition. While North America accounts for 60 per cent of global scale-ups, the EU claims just 8 per cent. A capital markets union is now critical to mobilise European savings, fund its own innovation, and reduce reliance on US capital. Third, the green transition must accelerate − not simply as a climate imperative, but as a strategy for resilience and sovereignty. Renewables, and where appropriate nuclear, should anchor an energy strategy capable of withstanding geopolitical shocks. And finally, Europe must engage globally with coherence and purpose. It has a foreign minister, but still lacks a foreign policy. That must change. Building stable, values-driven partnerships with powers like India, Saudi Arabia and even China will be essential if Europe is to remain an active shaper − rather than a passive observer − of the global order. It's one of history's ironies: Mr Trump may be the catalyst for European renewal. By making US commitments less reliable, he's made European responsibility unavoidable. By rejecting global rules, he's made European leadership indispensable. This is not just another chapter in Europe's integration story. The world has changed − and with it, the stakes. The time for hesitation is over.
Times of Oman
07-06-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Tata Electronics, BEL join hands to advance India's electronics, semiconductors ecosystem
Mumbai : Tata Electronics and state-owned firm Bharat Electronics (BEL) have joined hands to advance the development of indigenous electronics and semiconductor solutions in line with the Centre's vision for self-reliance. This MoU between these two is a significant step forward in jointly exploring end-to-end solutions to meet domestic requirements. The agreement was signed on Thursday by Randhir Thakur, CEO and Managing Director, Tata Electronics and Manoj Jain, Chairman and Managing Director, BEL at the Tata Group's headquarters in Mumbai, as per a joint statement. As part of the agreement, Tata Electronics and BEL will explore collaboration opportunities to identify Semiconductor Fabrication (Fab), Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT), and design services solutions from Tata Electronics based on the current and future requirements of BEL, including Microcontrollers (MCUs), Systems-on-Chip (SoCs), Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs), and other Processors. The joint statement added that both companies will endeavour to develop optimum manufacturing solutions for BEL's products through knowledge sharing, best practices, and other resources. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Defence, is involved in defence and strategic electronics manufacturing. BEL is a multi-product, multi-technology, multi-unit conglomerate with wide expertise in the design, development, engineering, and manufacture of Radars, Weapon Systems, C4I systems, Military Communication systems, Electronic Warfare and Avionics, naval systems, Electro-Optics and laser-based products, Tank Electronics and Gun Upgrades, satcom systems, Strategic Components, and civilian products. BEL has been continuously striving to expand its offerings in the Non-Defence domain, some of its recent notable business initiatives being in the areas of Homeland Security, Cyber Security, Software, Rail and Metro solutions, Civil Aviation, Space Electronics, Medical Electronics, Jammers, Anti-drone systems, Unmanned Systems, etc. Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd. Is in the electronics manufacturing, with fast-emerging capabilities in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly and Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services. Established in 2020 as a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, the company aims to serve global customers through integrated offerings across a trusted electronics and semiconductor value chain. With a rapidly growing workforce, the company employs over 65,000 people and has significant operations in Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.
Fox News
05-06-2025
- Business
- Fox News
'The Looming Threat Of A Nuclear Iran'
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has rejected the latest nuclear deal proposed by the United States. He stated that Iran will continue to enrich uranium, arguing that doing otherwise contradicts the nation's spirit of self-reliance. While Iran claims that its enriched uranium is intended for energy production, there are widespread concerns that it may be moving toward weapons-grade levels. FOX News Contributor and former CIA Clandestine Officer Daniel Hoffman joins to provide insight into the situation. Fox News contributor and U.S. Marine veteran Joey Jones joins the FOX News Rundown as a special guest host and speaks with former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb about his experience in law enforcement and how he used social media to help create a strong bond between his police department and the community. Lamb also shares the toll that wearing a uniform takes on an officer and their family, and he continues to help first responders cope with the stresses of their job. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Joe Concha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Al Arabiya
04-06-2025
- Business
- Al Arabiya
Iran's supreme leader says US nuclear proposal undermines its national power
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that the U.S. proposal for a nuclear deal was against Tehran's national power. 'The US nuclear proposal contradicts our nation's belief in self-reliance and the principle of 'We Can',' Khamenei said in a speech. Developing...
