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Topic: US military

US B-52 bomber joins drills with South Korea amid North Korea tension

By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) - A U.S. B-52 strategic bomber took part in military exercises with South Korea on Friday, Seoul officials said, in the latest show of force amid tension over North

Palau asks US for more military presence after incursions by Chinese vessels in its waters

President Surangel Whipps Jr. said Palau identified vessels in its waters last month, when a ship appeared to be surveying near fibre optic cables vital to country’s communications.

North Korea says it will launch its first spy satellite to monitor US military in June

The launch would be the North's latest in a series of missile launches and weapons tests, including one of a new, solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile last month.

US force killed Islamic State leader in Syria in military operation, says Central Command

Khalid 'Aydd Ahmad al-jabouri was responsible for planning ISIS attacks into Europe and developed the leadership structure for ISIS, the statement said.

US tracked Chinese balloon for a week before it entered country, Washington Post reports

US military & intelligence agencies suggest ‘it could have been accidental.’ Since then, three more ‘flying objects’ have been shot down.

China urges restraint as US military searches for remnants of ‘suspected surveillance’ balloon

A US fighter jet shot down the balloon in the Atlantic off South Carolina on Saturday, a response China described as an ‘obvious overreaction.’

Former US military pilot arrested in Australia, faces extradition for work in China

The arrest came the same week Britain warned dozens of former military pilots to stop working in China or face prosecution on national security grounds under new laws.

US Defense largest consumer of fossil fuels — How world’s militaries hide carbon emissions

US military is a more consequential climate actor than many of the industrialised countries gathered at the COP26 summit in Glasgow.

SubscriberWrites: A bandwagon of blunders defines the history of dubious American follies in Afghanistan

Like Neil Armstrong’s ‘one small step’, the retreating American boot has become a symbol of ‘one giant leap’ for the people of Afghanistan - into the dark ages, writes Kunal Bahuguna.

Taliban warn of ‘consequences’ if 31 Aug deadline for US-led troop withdrawal is extended

Taliban spokesperson Dr Suhail Shaheen stated that the month-end deadline was a 'red line', as any extension would imply an extended occupation of the country.

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Indian Left is obsessed with Latin America. Rahul Gandhi’s visit not surprising

If you are a trained ‘intellectual’ from JNU, Jadavpur, as well as TISS, then Latin America, its intellectual contributions, and its centrality in the worldwide fight against ugly capitalism are not to be downplayed.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.