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Army Helicopter Crashes in Leh, All Onboard Survive
WorldTimes of Indiahindustan-timesndtv19d ago3 sources

Army Helicopter Crashes in Leh, All Onboard Survive

An Indian Army Cheetah helicopter carrying a Major General and two other officers crashed near Leh, Ladakh. All three individuals on board survived the incident with minor injuries.

Tinubu Appoints Special Adviser for Homeland Security
PoliticsPremium Timespunch-ngvanguard-ng1mo ago3 sources

Tinubu Appoints Special Adviser for Homeland Security

President Bola Tinubu has appointed retired Major General Ghali Fadewa as his Special Adviser on Homeland Security, establishing a new role within his administration. This appointment aims to bolster national security efforts in Nigeria.

General: One-Day Ceasefire Offers No Benefit to Russia or Ukraine
Worlderr-news1mo ago

General: One-Day Ceasefire Offers No Benefit to Russia or Ukraine

Reserve Major General Neeme Väli stated that a one-day ceasefire would not benefit either Russia or Ukraine, noting that Moscow's traditional May 9th pomp has been replaced by fear, with hundreds of air-defense systems concentrated to protect the parade from Ukrainian drones.

Trump Orders FBI Probe into Disappearances of Scientists Amid UFO Speculation
Worldhindustan-times1mo ago

Trump Orders FBI Probe into Disappearances of Scientists Amid UFO Speculation

Former President Trump has ordered an FBI investigation into the deaths and disappearances of scientists, following heightened social media speculation linking these incidents to UFOs. The probe comes as public interest surged, particularly after the disappearance of retired US Air Force Major General William Neil McCasland.

US Arrests Relatives of Slain Iranian General Soleimani
WorldAPReutersBBC+85bloombergNYTwsjThe GuardianAl JazeeraFox Newscnbchelsingin-sanomat+77 more2mo ago88 sources

US Arrests Relatives of Slain Iranian General Soleimani

Relatives of the late Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani were arrested by US federal agents after their permanent residency status was revoked, with reports indicating they had celebrated attacks against US soldiers.

Missing US Air Force General Sought by Police
Worlddelfi-lt3mo ago

Missing US Air Force General Sought by Police

A retired high-ranking US Air Force major general, who once commanded a base linked to UFO rumors, has been missing for nearly two weeks, prompting police to seek public assistance.

Bangladesh Security Official Visits India for Meetings
Worldhindustan-times3mo ago

Bangladesh Security Official Visits India for Meetings

Major General Kaiser Rashid Chowdhury, the newly appointed head of Bangladesh's Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), visited India for meetings following a major shake-up in the Bangladesh Army's hierarchy.

Iran Issues Strongest Threat Yet to America
Politicsmkd-mk3mo ago

Iran Issues Strongest Threat Yet to America

Iran's supreme commander of armed forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, stated that Iran's strategy has shifted from preventing escalation to a more confrontational approach due to US behavior.

Trump Cautions Against Quick Iran Deal Amid Gulf Tensions
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Trump Cautions Against Quick Iran Deal Amid Gulf Tensions

President Trump stated that the US would not rush into a deal with Iran, tempering expectations for a swift resolution to ongoing tensions. This comes as Gulf states reportedly pressure the US to avoid further conflict and a tanker blackout rattles the region ahead of oil transfers.

21 Detained in Turkey Over Alleged Cover-Up of General's Son's Death
Politicsstockholm-cf21d ago

21 Detained in Turkey Over Alleged Cover-Up of General's Son's Death

Turkish authorities have detained 21 suspects in a reopened investigation into an alleged cover-up and evidence tampering related to the 2018 death of a retired major general’s son. The arrests follow renewed scrutiny into the incident at a construction site in western Turkey.

Prostate Cancer Survivors Share Stories at Clinic's First Anniversary
Healthvanguard-ng1mo ago

Prostate Cancer Survivors Share Stories at Clinic's First Anniversary

Survivors of prostate cancer, including a retired Major General, shared their experiences at the first anniversary celebration of The Prostate Clinic (TPC), which also marked 100 robotic surgeries. The event served as a national health warning, highlighting the importance of early detection and treatment.

Nigerian President Tinubu approves N3.3 trillion plan to clear power sector debts
Businessdr-dkpolitikenmalay-mail+5Premium Timesguardian-ngpunch-ngvanguard-ngmyjoyonline2mo ago8 sources

Nigerian President Tinubu approves N3.3 trillion plan to clear power sector debts

President Bola Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion (approximately $2.2 billion) plan to clear Nigeria's power sector debts. The initiative aims to improve electricity reliability, stabilize the energy value chain, and restore investor confidence, following a review of legacy debts accumulated over a decade.

Russian general served with notice of suspicion for ordering missile strike on children's hospital in July 2024
Worldukrainska-pravda3mo ago

Russian general served with notice of suspicion for ordering missile strike on children's hospital in July 2024

Russian Major General Sergei Kuvaldin has been served with a notice of suspicion in absentia by Ukrainian law enforcement officers for ordering the launch of a Kh-101 missile on the Okhmatdyt National Children's Specialised Hospital in Kyiv in July 2024, according to Ukraine's Security Service and the Office of the Prosecutor General. Two people were killed and 34 were injured in the strike, including nine children.

China’s top legislature removes 9 military officials ahead of Beijing’s ‘two sessions’
PoliticsSCMP3mo ago

China’s top legislature removes 9 military officials ahead of Beijing’s ‘two sessions’

China’s top legislature has removed nine military officials from its list of representatives ahead of Beijing’s biggest annual political meeting next week, according to state news agency Xinhua. The National People’s Congress (NPC) updated its list of representatives from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and People’s Armed Police delegation on Thursday, reducing the total to 243. Among the representatives removed were five full generals, one lieutenant general and three major generals. The...

Macedonian Minister Welcomes US NATO Ambassador
Worldmkd-mk1mo ago

Macedonian Minister Welcomes US NATO Ambassador

Macedonian Minister Misajlovski and Chief of General Staff, Major General Saško Lafčiski, welcomed the US Ambassador to NATO at the Ilinden barracks, emphasizing the country's role as a credible ally.

New Commander appointed for UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus
Worldcyprus-mailiefimeridain-cyprus+1newsbeast2mo ago4 sources

New Commander appointed for UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus

The UN Secretary-General announced the appointment of Major General Mohammad Asadullah Minhazul Alam as the new Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). He succeeds Major General Ernő Baráth.

First Infantry Brigade of ARM Celebrates Unit Day
Worldmkd-mk2mo ago

First Infantry Brigade of ARM Celebrates Unit Day

The First Infantry Brigade of the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia (ARM) celebrated its Unit Day, with Minister of Defense Vlado Misajlovski and Chief of General Staff Major General Sashko Lafchiski among the attendees.

Sri Lanka arrests ex-spy chief over 2019 Easter bombings
PoliticsDawn3mo ago

Sri Lanka arrests ex-spy chief over 2019 Easter bombings

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan investigators arrested a former intelligence chief on Wednesday, the most high-profile official netted in the long-running investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. Police said retired Major General Suresh Sallay was taken into custody at dawn in a suburb of the capital, Colombo. “He was arrested for conspiracy and aiding and abetting the Easter Sunday attacks,” an investigating officer told AFP. “He has been in touch with people involved in the attacks, even rec...