army
UAE says 6 troops killed in ‘collision,’ without elaborating
Middle East
September 14, 2019
UAE says 6 troops killed in ‘collision,’ without elaborating
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Six Emirati troops have been killed in a “collision,” the United Arab Emirates said…
US bans Myanmar army chief over Rohingya ‘ethnic cleansing’
World
July 17, 2019
US bans Myanmar army chief over Rohingya ‘ethnic cleansing’
The United States on Tuesday banned visits by Myanmar’s army chief and three other top officers due to their role…
US commander says he believes Iran threat still ‘very real’
Middle East
June 7, 2019
US commander says he believes Iran threat still ‘very real’
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran has chosen to “step back and recalculate” after making preparations for an apparent attack against US…
Sudan new military rulers offer dialogue as protests rage
Middle East
April 12, 2019
Sudan new military rulers offer dialogue as protests rage
Sudan’s new military rulers vowed Friday to open a dialogue with all political groups on forming a civilian government as…
Joint French-Egyptian military drill training kicks off
Egypt
March 31, 2019
Joint French-Egyptian military drill training kicks off
Joint French-Egyptian “Cleopatra-Japian” 2019 military training exercises have kicked off Sunday, and are planned to run several days in French…
Pakistan call for peace with India as it shows off its military might
World
March 23, 2019
Pakistan call for peace with India as it shows off its military might
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan wants peace with India and they should focus on health and education, the Pakistani president said…
Egypt’s Military Court upholds prison sentence against former top auditor
Egypt
March 3, 2019
Egypt’s Military Court upholds prison sentence against former top auditor
Egypt’s Military Court of Appeals on Sunday upheld an earlier ruling sentencing former top auditor of the Accountability State Authority…
Fear and hoping: expectations surge ahead of new US-Taliban talks
Middle East
February 24, 2019
Fear and hoping: expectations surge ahead of new US-Taliban talks
The US and the Taliban are to meet in Qatar for fresh talks Monday seeking an end to 17 years…
As hundreds of US troops stay in Syria, Trump insists no U-turn
Middle East
February 23, 2019
As hundreds of US troops stay in Syria, Trump insists no U-turn
President Donald Trump insisted Friday he was not pulling an about-face on his Syria withdrawal plans, after it was announced…
Opposition to the approved constitutional amendments
Egypt
February 15, 2019
Opposition to the approved constitutional amendments
Egypt’s parliament initially approved constitutional amendments allowing President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to extend his term in office until 2034. These…