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Fear Stalks Russia After Moscow Massacre as Putin’s Allies Play Blame Game
Everyday Russians say they feel anxious after Friday’s brutal attack at the Crocus City Hall that killed 137 people. By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 25 Mar 2024 Russia is reeling from its bloodiest attack on civilians in more than a decade after gunmen burst into a music hall on the outskirts of Moscow, opened fire,…
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Worries About Potential China-Taiwan Conflict Spur State Legislation
State lawmakers push bills to evaluate and mitigate risk of supply chain disruptions and possible Chinese attacks on critical infrastructure. By PHELIM KINE 03/23/2024 09:00 AM EDT Fears of possible conflict across the Taiwan Strait are spurring state-level legislation aimed to identify and mitigate the potential local impact of hostilities. Since the beginning of the year,…
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Former British prime minister David Cameron warns China conflict with Taiwan would be ‘calamitous’ as world enters ‘dangerous’ era
By Paul Johnson On March 21, 2024 Former British prime minister David Cameron has warned the world is currently a “more dangerous” place than it has been for many years, citing conflicts around the globe and China’s expansive plans, especially in relation to Taiwan. “The lights on the global dashboard are flashing red, so it…
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Myanmar and the Voices of a Revolution
The Myanmar junta’s conscription drive has backfired, bolstering the rebels’ ranks. By Luke Hunt March 25, 2024 The town of Mae Sot in northwest Thailand is bustling. A frontier town with a civil war on its doorstep, the population has swelled with Burmese and ethnic rebels who spend most of their time across the border battling…
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How is Renewed Violence in Myanmar Affecting the Rohingya?
A recent surge in violence by armed groups in Myanmar is causing upheaval and displacement among Rohingya once again. By Sarah Shamim Published On 22 Mar 202422 Mar 2024 The Rohingya are yet again bearing the brunt of renewed fighting and military air strikes in Myanmar, United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned this week. The latest…
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‘Cousins at War’: Pakistan-Afghan Ties Strained After Cross-Border Attacks
Heightened tensions could see a further escalation, warn analysts — and it could strengthen the very armed group that Pakistan wants to target. By Abid Hussain Published On 19 Mar 202419 Mar 2024 Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan’s air raids inside Afghanistan on Monday amid rising tensions between the neighbours have injected new uncertainty into ties, say analysts. The early…
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Veterans Justice Commission Urges Department of Defense, VA to Boost Transition Support for Service Members
Led by two former defense secretaries, the 15-member commission calls for risk assessment,joint transition centers, and other actions to cut the number of justice-involved veterans EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE5:00 a.m. ET, February 29, 2024Contact: Jenifer [email protected] WASHINGTON, D.C. – The nation’s defense and veterans agencies are not identifying and adequately supporting vulnerable service members as they transition from…
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VA Launches Equity Action Plan in Commitment to Serving All Veterans
March 27, 2024 Ashley Brevil VA recently unveiled the Equity Action Plan to mark its commitment and promise to support all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors―regardless of their age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or geographic location, as we continue to provide world-class care and benefits. In coordination with the…
Read MoreVA Expands Health Care Eligibility to All Veterans Exposed to Toxins and Other Hazards During Military Service
PRESS RELEASE March 4, 2024 Las Vegas , NV — Today, VA announced that all Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military – at home or abroad – are now eligible to enroll directly in VA health care. NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Today, VA announced that all Veterans who…
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