The International Rescue Committee said Wednesday fighting has escalated in Yemen, despite an announced peace agreement, disrupting efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the Arab world’s most …
War-torn Yemen braces for worst as five more virus cases reported
Yemen’s internationally recognised government reported five new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, as health and aid organisations warned the outbreak could have dire consequences in the war-ravaged …
4th SFAB will be first ‘out of the chute’ to JRTC rotation in June ahead of Afghanistan deployment
The first one out of the chute, as we work to figure out how we maintain readiness as we adjust to the new normal, …
One thing quarantine reminds me of: My deployment to Afghanistan
My son pulls a stubborn weed and smiles as he stumbles backward. I’m grateful for our little vegetable garden and the time we’re able to spend together on it. We planted one last year, but growing our …
South Korea police officer ‘bullied’ female subordinate about pregnancy
A South Korean police officer is facing disciplinary action after berating a female subordinate about her pregnancy.
South Korea Experts Say Recovered Coronavirus Patients Retested Positive Because of ‘Dead’ Virus Parts
Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 292 “positive retests” among individuals previously considered recovered from the coronavirus on Wednesday.
UN Official Requests New Probes into Claims of War Crimes in Myanmar
A departing United Nations official has requested new investigations into claims of continuing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Myanmar, while calling on the global community to help avoid …
U.S. Will Not Allow Iran to Buy Arms When U.N. Embargo Ends: Pompeo
“We’re not going to let that happen,” Pompeo told reporters at a news briefing. “We will work with the U.N. Security Council to extend that prohibition on those arms sales and then in the event we can …
Pompeo Says US To Seek All Ways To Extend Iran Arms Embargo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowed Wednesday to use all means available to extend a UN arms embargo on Iran, including working through a nuclear accord that President Donald Trump has trashed. A …
Pompeo Urges End to Overflight Rights for Iran Airline Flying to Venezuela
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday called on countries to deny overflight rights to Mahan Air, an Iranian airline under U.S. sanctions, which he said recently delivered cargoes of …