Maldives heads to polls amid India-China rivalry, fears for democracy
Outcome of Saturday’s presidential election could be key to India and China’s battle for influence in the Indian Ocean.
Day: September 8, 2023
Director Wray Discusses National Security Threats at International Spy Museum Event
FBI Director Christopher Wray participated in a wide-ranging discussion with International Spy Museum Executive Director Chris Costa about national security threats facing the United States and what the FBI is doing to combat them.
UK orders 5.56 mm rifles
The UK Ministry of Defence and its Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) organisation announced on 7 September the award of a contract for the Alternative Individual Weapon…
Trophy protection system to be used on new Leopard 2 tanks in Norway, Germany: Rafael
The Israeli firm also said it’s moving to next phase for the Trophy on the latest British Challenger tanks.
US-backed Kurdish fighters say battles with tribesmen in eastern Syria that killed dozens have ended
A U.S.-backed Syrian force has declared its operations in eastern Syria completed after almost two weeks of fighting with local tribesmen left dozens of people dead.
VA Launches New Ads Directed by Oscar Winner with Its ‘Don’t Wait. Reach Out’ Campaign
New ads tackle mental health and care, asking veterans why they won’t seek help themselves when they readily help others.
Rapper arrested after police say he confessed to murder in a song
The lyrics include the lines ‘I be the reason why he’s dead, we still taunt him when he die,’
World’s climate report card says we’re trying, but urgently need improvement
The global assessment, two years in the making, is the first official gauge of progress under the 2015 Paris Agreement.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX can’t launch its giant rocket again until 63 fixes are made, FAA says
SpaceX must take a series of steps before it can launch its mega rocket again after its debut ended in an explosion, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration says.
Ruby Franke – live: TikTokers crash virtual court hearing before YouTube influencer held in jail without bond
Mother of six appeared alongside business partner Jodi Hildebrandt accused of abusing and starving her children