Tag: World News
World takes action as new coronavirus variant emerges in southern Africa
BRUSSELS (AP) — A slew of nations moved to stop air travel…
Even with COVID, inflation, “Thanksgiving for the Troops” is still a go, Pentagon says
The COVID-19 pandemic, supply-chain bottlenecks and inflation are complicating communal meals and…
Ethiopia expels Irish diplomats over Ireland’s stance on war
LONDON (AP) – Ethiopia has ordered four of six Irish diplomats working…
Pentagon creates new UFO office, acknowledges ‘national security concerns’
Would-be alien overlords, be warned. The Defense Department late Tuesday night formally…
Julie Fisher: Russia must help Belarus, Lukashenko ease tensions with EU
Friction between the European Union and Russia-backed Belarus escalated Monday, while a…
White House rejects return of COVID-19 shutdowns as Europe’s new lockdowns spark protests
The White House said Monday it has no plans to shut down…
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin promises ‘get tough’ policy toward Iran
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin vowed to remain tough on Iran’s nuclear ambitions…
Top U.S. admiral warns about China threat at Halifax forum
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) – The head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command…
Texas Republican leads fight to bring home imprisoned former Marine from Russia
Rep. August Pfluger is leading the effort to bring home a former…
US defense chief vows to counter Iran in visit to Bahrain
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — America’s top defense official vowed Saturday…
Canada approves COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11
Health officials in Canada have approved the use of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine…
Vets get a big jump in retirement pay to help fight inflation
In another sign that the U.S. military is facing the same economic…