How the US SSBN Port Call in Busan Bolsters Extended Deterrence
By announcing the USS Kentucky’s visit to Busan, the U.S. temporarily rendered one of its key assets more vulnerable, showing that it is willing to run risks on behalf of South Korea.
Day: July 27, 2023
Gender inequality in sport: The challenges facing female athletes
Despite the progress made in women’s sport, major challenges remain, particularly regarding equal pay, visibility and training conditions.
Wildfire in Greece triggers explosions at ammunition depot and relocation of fighter jets
A wildfire has triggered a series of massive explosions at an air force ammunition depot in central Greece.
Former British rapper Abdel Bary, accused of heading a terror cell, is found dead in Spanish prison – ABC News
Former British rapper Abdel Bary, accused of heading a terror cell, is found dead in Spanish prison ABC NewsUK rapper turned Islamic State fighter dies in Spanish jail The GuardianBritish Islamic State fighter found dead in Spanis…
DoJ announces investigation of Memphis police department after Tyre Nichols death
Unarmed 29-year-old Black man died of blunt force trauma to the head after Memphis police stop in January
Yellow survival depends on Teamsters, customers amid possible bankruptcy
Yellow says its talks with the Teamsters union are “ongoing,” but the less-than-truckload carrier needs to keep customers to stay alive.
‘Huge consequences’ as rogue states Russia, China and North Korea form new horror alliance
EXCLUSIVE: The trio has been strengthening ties amid Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, which analysts say could have devastating repercussions.
Swedish PM ‘extremely worried’ as more apply to burn Qur’an
Ulf Kristersson says ‘there is a clear risk of something serious happening’ amid growing Muslim anger at the attacks on Islam’s holy bookThe Swedish prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, has said that he is “extremely worried” about the consequences if more…
African leaders urge Putin to end blockade of Ukraine’s grain
Putin’s move has heightened fears that the blockade will lead to a spike in food prices, worsening a global food security emergency in the Horn of Africa.
Milwaukee County approves sales tax increase as part of plan to avoid bankruptcy
The Milwaukee County board has voted to nearly double the county’s sales tax, two weeks after the city of Milwaukee approved a local sales tax increase as part of a bipartisan plan to avoid bankruptcy.