B-52 Bombers, Missile Destroyers: Pentagon Orders New Middle East Deployments
The forces will begin to arrive in the region in the coming months to replace the departing USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, reports
India, US sign deal to buy 31 Predator drones
The deal between India and the US was signed in the presence of senior officials, according to defence officials. …reports Asian Lite News India and
US says ‘pleased’ with improved aid access into Sudan
Both sides have been accused of war crimes, including deliberately targeting civilians and blocking humanitarian aid…reports Asian Lite News The US envoy to Sudan
Oyo Buys US Hospitality Chain
With the acquisition of G6 Hospitality, parent company of the two budget lodging chains, Oyo will become a major player in the US…reports Asian
US Senator draws flak for extremism claims against Muslim advocate
Rights groups condemned Kennedy’s actions, calling them “reprehensible” and an example of weaponizing racial identity to accuse someone of supporting terrorism….reports Asian Lite News
Why we are losing faith in our politicians and institutions
We are losing faith in the various institutions at central or local government level that rule our lives. This is a very worrying development.
China frees American pastor sentenced to life term
Washington designated him wrongfully detained and had been urging Beijing to free him for years….reports Asian Lite News China has released from jail David
Blinken in Haiti to show support for fighting gang violence
Blinken met with Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille and a nine-member transitional presidential council that was created after former Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned….reports
China targets naval parity with US
China’s naval expansion outpaces the world, fuelling tensions in the Pacific. Experts warn of rising conflict as the PLAN’s fleet grows rapidly and aggressively…reports
Taiwan Welcomes Japan-US Statement on China
Taiwan welcomed the regulation and expressed gratitude to the US and Japan for their attention to peace in the Taiwan Strait…reports Asian Lite News
