Turkey rescues 94 irregular migrants in Aegean Sea
Migrants in rubber boats pushed back into Turkish territorial waters by Greek authorities
US approves sale of Apache helicopters to Poland
The US has approved the sale of 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and related equipment to Poland for an estimated cost of $12 billion, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced Monday. “This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe,” the agency said in a statement “The proposed sale will improve Poland’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing a credible force that is capable of deterring adversaries and participating in NATO operations. Poland will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces,” it said, adding the sale will not alter the basic military balance in the region. Poland, a NATO member in Central Europe, plans to deploy the helicopters to its 18th Mechanized Division and 1st Air Force Brigade. Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak previously said that having Apaches is important because they work well with Abrams tanks, which Warsaw also ordered from the US in recent years.
US advises citizens to depart Belarus as Lithuania seals border
US urges citizens to leave Belarus as Lithuania closes border
China’s Xi arrives in South Africa for state visit, BRICS summit
Chinese President Xi was received by host President Cyril Ramaphosa at OR Tambo International Airport.
US, S. Korea conduct military drills as North’s Kim inspects navy site
US, S. Korea hold military exercises as North’s Kim visits military site
New variant of COVID-19 detected in Israel: Report
The Israel Public Broadcasting Organization (KAN) confirmed the presence of the variant.
Iranian speedboats ‘intercept’ US Navy carrier
Iran speedboats ‘intercept’ US Navy carrier
Russian spacecraft spins out of control, crashes into Moon
Russian spacecraft Luna-25 crashes into Moon
Russia thwarts Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow
Russia says it foiled Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow
US, South Korea set to kick off joint military drills on Monday
The US and South Korea are set to begin major combined military drills on Monday
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrives in Sweden for talks
Zelenskyy’s meetings with Sweden’s leadership will center on security and Swedish support.
Poland bolsters efforts to secure World War II reparations from Germany
Poland increases efforts to secure WW II reparations from Germany
Stolen British Museum treasures auctioned on eBay
Treasures that went missing from the British Museum are being auctioned online for as low as $50
Chinese military holds joint drills around Taiwan
Move comes in response to island nation’s vice president’s ‘stopover’ in US on way to Paraguay
Saudi crown prince receives Iranian foreign minister in Jeddah
Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has met with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the city of Jeddah marking his initial visit to the Kingdom after both nations decided to reestablish diplomatic ties
US gives green-light for transfer of Dutch F-16 jets to Ukraine
US approves shipment of Dutch F-16 jets to Ukraine
EU accused of differentiating among refugees
EU accused of differential treatment among refugees
Japan says China, Russia deployed 11 ships near its southern islands
Tokyo expresses ‘grave concern’ about passage of Chinese, Russian naval ships near Japan’s territorial waters.
Report exposes ‘barbaric’ treatment of migrants in US custody
Report reveals ‘barbaric’ treatment of migrants in US detention centers
Bank of Ireland IT glitch causes police officers to be deployed at ATMs
Police deployed to ATMs following Bank of Ireland IT glitch
Over 100 individuals arrested in relation to church attacks in Pakistan
Over 100 people arrested in connection with church attacks in Pakistan
Georgia grand jurors’ names posted online by Trump supporters
Georgia jurors’ names, addresses posted online by Trump supporters
British Museum sacks employee after items found missing
British Museum sacks employee after items found missing
North Korea says US soldier fled because of racism in army
North Korea has said US soldier Travis King crossed into its territory last month because of “inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination” in the army
Russia accuses US of preparing for ‘pandemic’ through virus resear...
Russia says US preparing for ‘new pandemic’ through virus research
South African mother found guilty of killing three daughters in New Zealand
South African mother convicted of killing three daughters in New Zealand
Belarus deploys nuclear weapons in response to militarization in Europe
Nuclear weapons deployment in Belarus due to Europe’s militarization