Soldiers traded fire over a disputed border after weeks of diplomatic tension between the Southeast Asian nations.
Tag: Defense and Military Forces
Officials in Iran Suspect Sabotage in Wave of Fires and Explosions
For weeks, fires and explosions have been reported almost daily in Iran. Officials are investigating what they think is a coordinated campaign.
‘Bye, Bro’: British Fighter Jet, Stranded in India, Finally Leaves for Home
A British F-35B took flight weeks after it was grounded with a mechanical hitch. Some locals who had embraced the jet were sad to see it go.
Austria Prepares to Give Up ‘Dream’ of Disarmament
Historically neutral, the country is set to double military spending, even in the midst of a budget crisis, as its neighbors also spend big to counter Russia.
Fiona Hill on Trump, Putin and Why Great Powers Fall
The former White House aide recently returned to her roots, advising Britain on defense and taking a role at Durham University in northeastern England. She still has her eye on global threats.
Shootings, Devastation, Hunger: Israel Fails to Address Gaza’s Power Vacuum
Over the weekend, Israeli soldiers shot Palestinians near an Israeli-backed aid site and a U.N. convoy. Both episodes pointed to Israel’s refusal to allow new governance structures to emerge.
Bangladesh Military Plane Crashes Into School, Killing at Least 19
Dozens were injured after the aircraft crashed in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital, according to national fire officials.
Ukraine Ups Its Arms Production, Asking Allies to Pay for It
There is a growing drive to make the country more self-reliant in weapons manufacturing as it faces Russia’s superior firepower. That requires a lot of money from Western backers.
Dozens Are Killed at Aid Site Near Border, Gaza Health Officials Say
The shootings took place after thousands of Palestinians gathered in the hope of getting humanitarian aid from U.N. trucks entering the Gaza Strip.
Gaza Health Ministry Says Israeli Military Killed 32 Near Aid Site
The latest deaths add to U.N. figures showing that more than 670 Palestinians have been killed since May near sites built under a new Israel-backed aid system.