The bomb threat took place near the Ukraine’s capital at a Kiev business center. A man claimed that he had a bomb in his backpack and that he was going to blow up the business center. He was seen with a cord attached to his leg. He requested money and to speak with the media, people evacuated the building, and ... Read More »
Belarus is hosting two contests; both consist of exercise. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still teams signing up. Some things are changing, however, such as length of field roads being extended and the courses have changed to better accommodate social distancing. Source: https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarus-to-host-two-contests-of-international-army-games-132185-2020/ Read More »
This news includes details about the new plan to ensure the advancement of Aussie Aviation and allowing more access to better tools to help. This is following a request for more helicopters and a support contract. New technology will enable the Special Forces to be more prepared, maintain readiness, and find unique solutions to new problems and warfare. Source: https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/key-enablers/6577-mindef-announces-request-for-proposals-for-aussie-special-forces Read More »
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has started testing sewages in over 44 sites in England. The aim of testing is to track where the virus is most likely to affect. They will be zeroing in on trends and making decisions based on the different regions. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-53635692 Read More »
Many people are questioning why General Zekai Aksakalli is on the sidelines all of the sudden. Rumors have been raised and he is a topic in many discussions. It is predicted that he was involved in a conspiracy involving Qatar. However, due to Turkish censorship it can be hard to know what is a conspiracy and what is real. Source: ... Read More »
This happened at the Greenwood Sports Pub. Those involved included Coldstream Guards and Queens Footmen. Police are now investigating the fight and two are in the hospital with non-life-threatening conditions. The fight happened after the groups had been drinking alcohol near the palace. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-53621813 Read More »
Englandâs largest bank, HSBC Holdings PLC, is warning others that their capital reserves could deteriorate. Â Their bad debt charges have exploded after their retail and corporate customers were hit by the economic impacts of the coronavirus as well. Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hsbc-hldg-results/hsbc-warns-loan-losses-could-hit-13-billion-as-profit-plunges-65-idUSKBN24Z0BD Read More »
As many are out of jobs and unemployment benefits ran out the pressure is on in Congress. They have been debating a second stimulus package in order to stimulate the declining American economy. Although there is no deadline, they are upcoming on a recess August 7th. Republicans are currently offering two different proposals. Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/advisor/2020/08/03/second-stimulus-package-negotiations-continue-in-congress/#5dae46d24441 Read More »
They will be given $265 million to produce MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters. They will build nine more in addition to the ones they have now. Boeing also has received contracts in 2018 and 2017. The program began in early July 2017 and has since began flying tests in 2019. Source: https://www.defensenews.com/land/2020/07/31/boeing-wins-265-million-to-build-more-special-ops-chinook-helos/ Read More »
The contractor sustained Injuries to his skull and died days later as a result. However, the day of the fight the Marines were told by the bouncer to stay inside and wait for the contractor to leave after demonstration of clear tensions between the groups. The man who died, Richard A. Rodriguez, was a retired master sergeant as well as ... Read More »
The National Directorate of Security has released a statement on the recent death of an Islamic State leader. It was released late Saturday that the man who was killed is named Assadullah Orakzai. He was killed near a discovered ISIS headquarters. This comes shortly after ISIS took responsibility for numerous recent attacks and an overall rise in violence throughout Afghanistan. ... Read More »
Turkish General Semih Terzi had a lot of knowledge about what was going on in Iraq, and his job was to communicate with MIT. However, according to sources he also knew a lot about where Qatar funding was going. He discovered that much of the money meant for weapons and the military was actually being pocketed and embezzled and given ... Read More »
Their dedication to others is how they will be remembered as their last moments were moments of sacrifice and heroism. After news of their ship sinking, a search and rescue mission was conducted. However the situation was already in bad condition once SR arrived. The names of the soldiers have yet to be released as families are still being informed. ... Read More »
The SpaceX Dragon Capsule carrying Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken were the one to break the record. When the ship splashed down into the Gulf near Florida, they were greeted by private boats. The private boats were asked to keep distance as there could potentially be toxic chemicals aboard such as nitrogen tetroxide. Overall the return was a success. Source: ... Read More »
A recent border clash between Afghanistan and Pakistan left 22 dead. At least 15 of them were civilians crossing the border for a Muslim festival. 31 were brought to receive medical attention for bullet wounds. According to Pakistan, Afghan Forces opened fire into a crowd, but numerous civilians and protestors on scene told Reuters that Pakistan troops had actually fired ... Read More »
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