military
Is the fall of Kabul the kick European defense needs?
World
September 3, 2021
Is the fall of Kabul the kick European defense needs?
“Afghanistan has shown that the deficiencies in our strategic autonomy comes with a price,” European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell…
Taiwan says China can ‘paralyze’ its defenses, threat worsening
World
September 1, 2021
Taiwan says China can ‘paralyze’ its defenses, threat worsening
TAIPEI, Sept 1 (Reuters) – China’s armed forces can “paralyses” Taiwan’s defenses and are able to fully monitor its deployments,…
Nigeria signs military cooperation agreement with Russia
World
August 26, 2021
Nigeria signs military cooperation agreement with Russia
ABUJA, Aug 25 (Reuters) – Nigeria and Russia have signed a military cooperation deal providing a legal framework for the…
Tunisia puts military on vaccination duty as cases soar
Middle East
July 18, 2021
Tunisia puts military on vaccination duty as cases soar
KESRA, Tunisia (AP) — Soldiers hold rifles to guard the health center in the traditional Tunisian village of Kesra, while…
Lebanon’s army chief says situation worsening, urges need for chaos prevention
Middle East
July 17, 2021
Lebanon’s army chief says situation worsening, urges need for chaos prevention
BEIRUT, July 16 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s army chief General Joseph Aoun said on Friday the situation in the country was…
Drone attacks by Iraqi militias reflect Iran’s waning hold
Middle East
July 9, 2021
Drone attacks by Iraqi militias reflect Iran’s waning hold
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran’s expeditionary Quds Force commander brought one main directive for Iraqi militia faction leaders long beholden to…
Rockets hit Iraqi base housing US forces, wounding two – US coalition
Middle East
July 7, 2021
Rockets hit Iraqi base housing US forces, wounding two – US coalition
BAGHDAD, July 7 (Reuters) – At least 14 rockets hit an Iraqi air base hosting US and other international forces…
Iraq paramilitaries show off weaponry in big, anniversary parade
Middle East
June 26, 2021
Iraq paramilitaries show off weaponry in big, anniversary parade
BAGHDAD, June 26 (Reuters) – Thousands of Iraqi paramilitary fighters, including powerful Iran-backed factions, marched at a military base in…
Egypt’s Minister of Defense Mohammed Zaki to appoint new army spokesperson
Egypt
June 13, 2021
Egypt’s Minister of Defense Mohammed Zaki to appoint new army spokesperson
Egyptian Minister of Defense Mohammed Zaki on Sunday approved the appointment of Colonel Gharib Abdel-Hafez the spokesperson for the armed…
Iraqi militia commander, whose arrest stoked tensions, freed
Middle East
June 10, 2021
Iraqi militia commander, whose arrest stoked tensions, freed
BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi militia commander whose arrest last month sparked a standoff between the government and paramilitary groups…