Houthi forces are continuing to pour manpower into a renewed offensive on the city of Marib, the sole stronghold of the Yemeni government in the north of the country. Heavy… Continue reading "Houthi Offensive On Marib Continues Despite US “Concern”"
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has ordered a Department of Defense-wide stand-down over 60 days to have “needed discussions” on extremism within the Department of Defense. The stand-down was announced… Continue reading "Defense Secretary Orders 60-Day Military-Wide Stand Down To Address Extremism"
The United States will be ending its support for “offensive operations” carried out by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. The announcement was made in a speech by President Joe Biden… Continue reading "US To End American Support For “Offensive Operations” In Yemen"
Myanmar’s military today declared a nationwide state of emergency, taking control of the country’s government in a coup. The military also arrested State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, President U… Continue reading "Myanmar Military Seizes Control In Coup, Arrests Civilian Government Leaders"
Taiwan’s envoy to the United States was present at the inauguration ceremony of President Joe Biden, in a deeply symbolic move. The invitation of Bi-khim Hsiao by the Joint Congressional… Continue reading "Taiwan’s Representative Invited To Presidential Inauguration In Symbolic Move"
With the impending departure of the Trump administration, the various political appointees in the Pentagon are similarly clearing out their desks. While the jury is still out on whether they… Continue reading "“I Cannot Wait To Leave This Job, Believe Me”: A Tale Of Two Appointees"
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, is now the first uniformed service of the European Union. The announcement was made on Monday, alongside the unveiling of the uniform… Continue reading "Frontex Unveils New Uniform As It Faces EU Investigation"
The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been “surprised” by the US Treasury announcing sanctions on Falih al-Fayyadh, Chairman of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Committee and former Iraqi National Security… Continue reading "Iraqi Government Fumes After US Announces Global Sanctions On Militia Leader"
The Maryland National Guard and Virginia National Guard are being deployed to Washington, D.C. alongside state police of both states. Orders for their deployment were made by their respective state… Continue reading "Four Dead as National Guard Deployed To Washington DC After Pro-Trump Mob Storms Capitol"
A rare New Year’s Day vote saw the United States Senate vote 81-13 to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, marking the first time… Continue reading "New Year’s Day Vote Overrides Trump’s National Defense Authorization Act Veto"