soldiers
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Beneath the quiet whisper of dawn’s light, Where shadows yield to morning’s might, A silent hero, forged in grace, Begins their steady, tireless chase. With hands that toil and hearts that strive, Through each demand and daily drive, They plant their seeds in furrowed earth, And nurture dreams from their very birth. Though time may…
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Israel’s military said that one of its tanks entered a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) post while trying to evacuate injured soldiers today. Earlier, UNIFIL said its peacekeepers in Ramyah, southern Lebanon, were in shelters when two Israeli tanks “forcibly entered” their position, requesting that the base “turn out its lights”. The tanks…
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In the Senate chamber in Abuja, Nigeria, four nominees to lead military service branches took turns making the case that they were fit for the job. Each presented his credentials and outlined a vision for improving security in the country. “Under my watch, the armed forces shall continue to serve the Nigerian people dutifully and in…
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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described how children now wish for their fathers to come home from the frontline, rather than work, at Christmas. Issuing his Christmas message to the nation, he described how the season has changed in wartime. He highlighted how important it was that loved ones were around the table, not what…
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Israeli troops have fatally shot two Palestinians and wounded 11 others, according to the Associated Press. The Palestinians were heading toward the main combat zone in northern Gaza, despite warnings by the Israeli army to stay put during the temporary ceasefire, it reported. An AP journalist saw the two bodies and the wounded as they…
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For the members of the demining unit in Ukraine’s 35th marine brigade, every step is fraught with peril – every action is beset with risk – during a period that has been particularly dangerous. As the Ukrainians press ahead with their summer offensive, the Russians have countered with Soviet-era tactics. They have laid millions and…
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High-stakes diplomacy continued on Friday in a bid to avert a war in Eastern Europe. The urgent efforts come as 100,000 Russian troops are massed near Ukraine’s border and the Biden administration worries that Russian President Vladimir Putin will mount some sort of invasion within weeks. Here are things to know about the international tensions surrounding Ukraine.…
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Several journalists from different countries have been attacked by US police while covering the ongoing protests over the death of George Floyd. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has called on US authorities to ensure that “reporters can do their work free from attacks or repression” during the Floyd protests. New York City…
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No fewer than 30 Nigerian soldiers have been killed, following an attack by Boko Haram insurgents on their military base. The insurgents, according to AFP, were said to have invaded the military base, located in the North-East, near the border Nigeria shares with Niger. According to sources, who spoke to AFP, the soldiers attacked the…
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The technology that binds all of these other systems together is the Israeli soldier. Since 1948 (and even before) Israel has committed the best of its human capital to the armed forces. The creation of fantastic soldiers, sailors, and airmen doesn’t happen by accident, and doesn’t result simply from the enthusiasm and competence of the…
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Rodrigo Duterte sure knows how to attract criticisms from supporters and haters alike, but his recent flop comes from a sickening rape joke. Duterte, a lawyer and politician who served seven terms as the mayor of Davao city in the Philippines, declared martial law in the southern part of his country earlier this week. He was…
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The Vietnamese police has arrested and detained a large number of citizens who held celebrations to mark an anniversary of the country’s war with China. http://cdn.bignewsnetwork.com/rfa1487377038.jpg According to a report from Radio Free Asia, over ten persons were remanded in prison custody earlier on Friday but were released later in the evening. The news outlet quotes…
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The government of Turkey has demanded from Greece an immediate release of the eight soldiers alleged to have taken part in the failed July 15 coup plot. Image from the failed July 15 coup plot in Turkey. The extradition goes in accordance with an extradition agreement between the two countries, and was sent from Turkish Justice…
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Amnesty International has condemned the severe beatings, torture and rape of imprisoned soldiers who are alleged to have taken part in Turkey’s failed military coup, adding that the organization has proofs on the claim. Image shows protesters at Istanbul’s Taksim Square. The international body reveals it has proof that Turkish police are denying them food, water…
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Chief Rabbi For The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Says It’s Permissible To Rape Women During Wartime.
A 59-year-old colonel appointed as the next Chief Rabbi for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has attracted heavy criticisms in the Israeli parliament, following his unguarded statement that it’s permissible for women to be raped during wartime. Col. Eyal Karim is said to be infamous for his misogynistic leanings. The controversial rabbi reportedly gives lessons on…
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An aggrieved soldier John Watson decided to take the laws into his hands and has been arrested for reportedly kidnapping an old pal who is one of the Queens guards. John held James Dicks hostage at knife point in a revenge attack for betrayal.
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