U.S. President-elect Donald Trump makes remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. Jan. 7, 2025. Carlos Barria | Reuters President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday declined to rule out using the U.S. military to take control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, expanding on a spate of recent remarks he has made about acquiring more…
The US has added several Chinese technology companies, including gaming and social media giant Tencent and battery maker CATL, to a list of businesses it says work with China’s military. The list serves as a warning to American companies and organisations about the risks of doing business with Chinese entities. While inclusion does not mean…
Handout There have been numerous incidents of self-harm and suicide attempts among migrants Migrants stranded for years on the remote Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia will be offered the right to come to the UK, under a government proposal. Around 60 Sri Lankan Tamils have spent more than three years in a makeshift camp…
At least 200 soldiers are being held hostage by armed supporters of Bolivia’s former president Evo Morales, the foreign ministry has said. On Friday, Bolivia’s military reported that the armed group had taken control of a military facility near the Bolivian city of Cochabamba. In an update Bolivia’s foreign ministry said the group had “seized…
* Israeli coalition wins reprieve in military draft feud ahead of budget vote Ultra-Orthodox parties drop conscription law demand before budget vote * Budget includes 40 billion shekels in spending cuts and tax increases * Haredi parties secure funding for day care in exchange for budget support By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, – Israel’s government has…
Oct 30, 2024 04:33 AM IST G20-SUMMIT/BRAZIL-SAFETY (PIX):Brazil’s military to reinforce Rio security during G20 summit, security official says RIO DE JANEIRO, – Brazilian armed forces will be used to reinforce security during the meeting of the Group of 20 leading economies in Rio de Janeiro next month, the city’s state secretary for security said…
