Lawmakers concerned China may hack, disrupt US military satellite networks
The Pentagon has voiced its concern about a potential risk to GPS
What if a drone-launched, precision-guided Hellfire missile or fighter-jet air-dropped bomb was heading directly toward a designated...
Singapore’s new transport helicopters have arrived
Singapore has taken delivery of its first new transport helicopters from Airbus, as the Southeast Asian nation takes the next step in recapitalizing its transport rotorcraft fleet.
The Republic...
Separatist group announces self-rule in southern Yemen
Yemen's internationally recognised government says the move bears 'dangerous and catastrophic consequences'.
Yemen's southern separatist group have announced plans to establish a self-ruled administration in regions under their control...
Irish PM Leo Varadkar resigns, retains caretaker role
Varadkar's resignation as taoiseach, or prime minister, follows a February 8 election, which saw his party lose seats.
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar resigned on Thursday...
Nepal, Bhutan seal borders with India; govt moves in to help the stranded
Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck said the country was resorting to the “drastic measure” of sealing its land borders because of the pandemic.
Nepal and Bhutan...
South Africa to close schools again over coronavirus surge
The country has recorded over 400,000 coronavirus cases, fifth-highest in the world, and more than 6,000 deaths.
South Africa's public schools will close again for a month from Monday...
Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years for Floyd murder that prompted global protests
The former Minneapolis police officer was convicted in April.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd,...
Eight die, dozens wounded in southern Kazakhstan clashes
Officials said clashes and group fights between residents took place in the Kordai district of Jambyl region.
A brawl and a series of clashes in several villages...
Saudi crackdown widens amid reports of further arrests of royals
No official comment by Saudi Arabia as reports say authorities broaden crackdown after detention of two senior royals.
A roundup of royals and aides has widened in Saudi...
Dozens of koalas dead after logging at Australian plantation
Conservation watchdog will investigate incident, which came to light after residents saw koalas 'bulldozed' into piles.
Dozens of koalas have been euthanised and some 80 more...