North Korea’s leader made the visit to a naval shipyard amid rising concern in the region at the country’s submarine-launched missile capabilities.
Tag: Defense and Military Forces
South Korean Jets Fire Warning Shots Toward Russian Military Plane
Flares and warning shots were fired after a Russian military plane intruded upon South Korea’s territorial airspace for the first time in decades, officials said.
Airstrikes Hit Market in Rebel-Held Syrian Town, Killing 27, Activists Say
The escalation of violence comes as the Syrian military struggles to advance into the last major strongholds of rebel forces.
Philippines Has Little Power Against China, Duterte Tells Lawmakers
In his annual address to Congress, President Rodrigo Duterte said he had no choice but to acquiesce to Beijing because of its military might.
With Guns, Cash and Terrorism, Gulf States Vie for Power in Somalia
In a battle for influence, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have both sent money and weapons to Somalia. A secret recording suggests that militants may be working with the Qataris.
‘If You Obey, You Will Be Safe’: Audio Emerges of Iran and U.K. Exchanges Before Tanker Is Seized
A British warship tried without success to stop the capture of an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, a recording released on Sunday showed.
Suicide Bombing at University Kills 10 as Violence Surges in Afghanistan
Despite a pledge to reduce civilian casualties, the Taliban have intensified attacks that kill civilians as well as soldiers.
Yemen Has Been a Saudi Prince’s War. Now It’s His Quagmire.
The withdrawal of Saudi Arabia’s key ally in Yemen leaves Prince Mohammed with few good options. Now he is asking for increased American help.
Canada Earmarks $690 Million to Settle Claims of Sexual Misconduct in Military
The proposed settlement also commits the country’s military to improve its complaints process and to create a forum for victims to share their experiences with the military’s top brass.
American to Lead NATO Intelligence as Iraq-War-Era Concerns About U.S. Linger
The alliance’s intelligence arm has been a priority for President Trump, but the appointment could make NATO’s analysis look like a rubber stamp for Washington.