U.S. President Donald Trump's pardon of four American men convicted of killing Iraqi civilians while working as contractors in 2007 violated U.S. obligations under international law, U.N. human rights ... ( read original story ...)
Bracing for a possible Iranian-linked attack in Iraq, U.S. officials warn ‘the threat streams are very real’
The U.S. military is bracing for a possible attack on American personnel and interests in Iraq, U.S. defense officials said, days before the first anniversary of an American drone strike that killed ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea completes plans for light-aircraft carrier, vertical landing jets
South Korea is signaling interest in acquiring a light-aircraft carrier and vertical takeoff and landing jets. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Hanwha partners with European firm to build M3 bridging vehicles
The South Korean Army is set to deploy European amphibious bridging vehicles under licensed production to boost its operational capability across water obstacles. ( read original story ...)
Thailand becomes first country to ban eating and drinking on domestic flights due to COVID-19
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (EKAT) has announced a ban on eating and drinking on domestic flights. The new policy will go into effect on New Year’s Eve. With the longest domestic flights ... ( read original story ...)
Iran to pay $150G to families of Ukraine plane crash victims
Iran on Wednesday said it will pay $150,000 to the families of the 176 victims of a Ukrainian passenger plane that was shot down by Iranian forces near Tehran in January. ( read original story ...)
Iran Approves Payments for Shooting Down Ukraine Airliner
Tehran said it will pay $150,000 to the family of each victim, but Ukraine said it expects more, including a thorough investigation. ( read original story ...)
Turkey will lead NATO’s high-readiness force in 2021
NATO's Very High Readiness Joint Task Force, its quick-deployment unit of 6,400 personnel, will be led in 2021 by Turkey, the military bloc said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Philippines presidential guards smuggled Chinese COVID vaccine, took it in September, months before approval
Guess it was worth a shot.Military leaders in the Philippines smuggled a Chinese COVID vaccine into the country and injected members of the presidential guard back in September and October, the ... ( read original story ...)
Al-Shabab militant who attended flight school in Philippines and allegedly planned 9/11–style attack in U.S. custody
U.S. State Department in 2008 designated al-Shabab — which means 'the Youth' in Arabic — as a foreign terrorist organization. ( read original story ...)