China’s Ministry of Defense accused Japan of clinging to a “Cold War mentality,” while media outlets noted the measures were passed a day after the 84th anniversary of Japan’s invasion of China. On September 18, 1931, an explosion destroyed a section of railroad owned by a Japanese company in the Chinese city of Mukden. Japan… Read More Japan’s neighbors reacts to its recently passed bill
Chief H.I.D. Awolowo and her late husband Chief Obafemi Awolowo Mama, as fondly called by many, died on Saturday at age 99. HID, would have turned 100 on November 25 this year. She reportedly died shortly after a meeting on Saturday with her family members. Yeye Oodua, as she is also popularly known, was said… Read More HID Awolowo passes on at 99
The son of the ruler of Dubai died of a heart attack Saturday morning, state-run WAM news agency reported. Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was 34, according to United Arab Emirates authorities. Al Maktoum’s funeral was held on Saturday, the start of a three-day mourning period in Dubai. He was the eldest… Read More Dubai ruler’s son dies at 34
President Barack Obama on Friday nominated Eric K. Fanning to be secretary of the Army, which could make him the first openly gay secretary of a U.S. military branch. The U.S. Senate must confirm Fanning before he can lead the Army. “Eric brings many years of proven experience and exceptional leadership to this new role,”… Read More President Obama nominates openly gay man to lead the Army
Japan’s upper chamber of Parliament early on Saturday approved controversial bills allowing the country’s military to engage in overseas combat in limited circumstances — a major shift after seven decades of pacifism. The 148-90 vote was the final hurdle for the measures, which will go into effect within roughly the next six months. The lower… Read More Japan’s Parliament passes bill approving deployment of Japanese military in overseas combat
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter spoke with his Russian counterpart Friday as Russian military moves inside Syria continued to escalate with the arrival of fighter jets. In a “constructive conversation,” both Carter and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu agreed to “further discuss mechanisms for deconfliction in Syria,” Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said in a statement,… Read More Russia sends fighter jets to Syria to aid war against ISIS
Syrian government war planes have launched one of the heaviest bombardments yet on the city of Palmyra, which is held by Islamic State (IS) militants, activists say. About 25 air strikes left at least 26 people dead, including 12 militants, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. IS captured Palmyra, which includes a Unesco… Read More Syria launch air raids against ISIS in Palmyra
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