Sea drone warfare has arrived. The U.S. is floundering
The U.S. Navy’s efforts to build a fleet of unmanned vessels are faltering because the Pentagon remains wedded to big shipbuilding projects, according to some officials and company executives, exposing…
Marseille garbage collectors strike ahead of Olympic torch arrival
PARIS – Marseille’s public administration asked the local state authority on Sunday to requisition striking garbage collection workers, compelling enough of them back to work to maintain a service, two…
Reaction to Israel’s Rafah evacuation call
Israel has urged Palestinians to evacuate parts of the Gazan city of Rafah in apparent preparation for an assault on Hamas units that foreign powers fear could take a big…
Russia to practice tactical nuclear weapon scenario to deter West: Defence ministry
MOSCOW – Russia on Monday said it would hold a military exercise that will include practice for the use of tactical nuclear weapons after what the defence ministry said were…
Italy calls for Ukraine truce, peace talks with Putin – newspaper
ROME – Italy’s Defence Minister said on Monday economic sanctions against Russia had failed and called on the West to try harder to negotiate a diplomatic solution with President Vladimir…
Israel military begins evacuating Palestinian civilians from Rafah, radio says
JERUSALEM – Israel’s armed forces have begun evacuating Palestinian civilians from Rafah ahead of a threatened assault on the southern Gazan city, an Israeli broadcaster said on Monday. Read More
Global health heavyweights team up for climate, disease funding
LONDON – Three of the biggest global health funders have joined forces for the first time in a $300 million partnership aimed at tackling the linked impacts of climate change,…
Philippines says won’t raise South China Sea tensions, won’t use water cannons
MANILA – Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Monday the country will not use water cannons or any offensive weapons in the South China Sea. Read More
Commencement events at US universities largely proceed as planned, with some interruptions
Some students painted Palestinian symbols and flags on the top of their graduation caps. Read More
Commencement events at US universities largely proceed as planned, with some interruptions
Some students painted Palestinian symbols and flags on the top of their graduation caps. Read More