Tag: Military and defense
Families lay to rest loved ones after deadly Baghdad blast
BAGHDAD — Families laid to rest loved ones Tuesday who were killed in a deadly bombing that claimed at least 30 lives just hours...
Hungary: Politicians demand inquiry into alleged spying
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Opposition lawmakers in Hungary's parliament have demanded an inquiry into findings by an international investigation that the country's right-wing government used...
Russia reports successful test launch of hypersonic missile
MOSCOW — The Russian military reported another successful test launch of a new Zircon hypersonic cruise missile on Monday.
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US to evacuate Afghan visa seekers to Army base in Virginia
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Monday it would evacuate about 2,500 Afghans who worked for the U.S. government and their families to a...
US extends temporary status for Somalis, citing civil strife
WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas extended temporary legal status to hundreds of Somalis on Monday to allow them to remain in the...
Tunisia puts military on vaccination duty as cases soar
KESRA, Tunisia — Soldiers hold rifles to guard the health center in the traditional Tunisian village of Kesra, while inside, military medics use other...
Militia officials: US drone destroys militia truck in Syria
BAGHDAD — A U.S. drone attack targeted a truck for an Iran-backed militia in eastern Syria on Sunday, destroying the vehicle without causing any...
Probe: Journalists, activists among firm’s spyware targets
BOSTON — An investigation by a global media consortium based on leaked targeting data provides further evidence that military-grade malware from Israel-based NSO Group,...
Biden to meet with Iraqi prime minister at White House
President Joe Biden will meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi later this month in Washington, the White House said Friday.
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US hits Iran for delay in nuclear and prisoner swap talks
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration lashed out at Iran on Saturday for accusing it of delaying a proposed prisoner swap to force a quick...