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Citizenship (Amendment) Bill: U.S. panel considers recommending sanctions against Amit Shah
Published: 10/12/2019U.S. International Commission on Religious Freedom calls the Bill’s passage ‘deeply disturbing’ Read moreSource: www.thehindu.com -
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U.S. imposes sanctions Cambodian PM’s associates over alleged corruption
Published: 10/12/2019The measures come as western countries step up pressure on Mr. Hun Sen over a crackdown on the opposition and after the United States expressed concern over Cambodias military ties with China. Read moreSource: www.thehindu.com -
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Rohingya await justice as UN court begins hearing genocide allegations
Published: 10/12/2019Myanmar’s State Councillor and de-facto ruler Aung San Suu Kyi left for the Hague on Sunday, leading a team to defend her country in the face of the accusations. Read moreSource: www.thehindu.com
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Don't Count Me Out: The Navy's Littoral Combat Ship Now Has The Naval Strike Missile
Published: 10/12/2019David Axe Security, Being able to hit another ship with a high-tech missile is a step in the right direction. Key point: The Naval Strike Missile will give the LCS a needed range upgrade. The U.S. Na ... Read moreSource: nationalinterest.org -
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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Classic Christmas Movies
Published: 10/12/2019S. Brent Rodriguez-Plate economy, Americas What makes Christmas movies so popular? If you are one of those people who will settle in this evening with a hot cup of apple cider to watch a holiday movie ... Read moreSource: nationalinterest.org -
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Look Out Russia, The U.S. Army's M-1A2C Abrams Tanks Are Getting An Upgrade
Published: 10/12/2019David Axe Security, The latest Abrams is here. Key point: This staple of American ground force has been around since the 1970s. The U.S. Army’s newest tank in the summer of 2019 should enter service w ... Read moreSource: nationalinterest.org
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Indian businessman pleads guilty to importing banned drugs into U.S.
Published: 10/12/2019Jeetendra Harish Belani, who hails from Nagpur, was extradited to the U.S. after his arrest in the Czech Republic on June 3 to face the charges contained in an eight-count Indictment returned by a fed ... Read moreSource: www.thehindu.com -
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Chilean Air Force says Antarctica-bound plane missing with 38 on board
Published: 10/12/2019The Hercules C130 aircraft took off at 4:55 p.m. (1955 GMT) from the southern city of Punta Arenas and operators lost contact with it shortly after 6:00 p.m. Read moreSource: www.thehindu.com -
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Now Anyone Can Be An Army Sniper (Well, Sort Of)
Published: 10/12/2019Kyle Mizokami Security, This version of the AR-15 allows a beginner to hit a target at 500 yards. Key Point: What will an easier to shoot gun mean for military professionals? During the 2014 Consumer ... Read moreSource: nationalinterest.org
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Morning digest: Lok Sabha passes Citizenship Bill amidst Opposition outcry, United States shuts down World Trade Organization appeals court, and more
Published: 10/12/2019A select list of stories to read before you start your day Read moreSource: www.thehindu.com -
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Cold War Secrets: This Is How The U.S. Navy Planned To Spy On Russia (From Underwater)
Published: 10/12/2019Steve Weintz Security, Even the weirdest fantasies have their real-life counterparts. Key point: A 1971 report has answers. Point Sur is 600 feet of tough rock facing Pacific rollers that come 6,000 ... Read moreSource: nationalinterest.org -
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Why Aging in America Means Going Into Debt
Published: 10/12/2019Jan Mutchler Health, Americas Turning gray and into the red: The true cost of growing old in America. To get a better understanding of how much of a struggle, a team at the University of Massachus ... Read moreSource: nationalinterest.org
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The Cold War Is Over, But Russia's MiG-31 Super Interceptor Is Still a Threat
Published: 10/12/2019Charlie Gao Security, Europe It's faster than you can believe. Key point: A very fast plane is needed to patrol long land borders. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union’ s Air Defense Forces (VPVO) n ... Read moreSource: nationalinterest.org -
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Iran Has A Big Air Force, But One Reason Keeps It Weak
Published: 10/12/2019David Axe Security, Middle East Sanctions. Key Point: Iran wants to upgrade its fighters. The Iranian air force on paper is one of the biggest air arms in the world. Its order of battle includes arou ... Read moreSource: nationalinterest.org -
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I Want My Public Radio: The Reason Why NPR Remains Successful
Published: 10/12/2019Jason Loviglio economy, Americas NPR is still expanding the range of what authority sounds like after 50 years. From its start half a century ago, National Public Radio heralded a new approach to the ... Read moreSource: nationalinterest.org
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Paris summit results in ceasefire, new withdrawal of forces between Ukraine and Russia
Published: 10/12/2019The final communique after the meeting between Putin and Zelensky said that three additional disengagement areas should be agreed in east Ukraine Read moreSource: www.thehindu.com -
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World trade without rules? United States shuts down WTO appeals court
Published: 10/12/2019Among the disputes left in limbo are seven cases that have been brought against Trump’s decision last year to declare foreign steel and aluminum a threat to U.S. national security and to hit them with ... Read moreSource: www.thehindu.com -
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Will Canada Be The Next Country To Be Flying U.S. F-35s?
Published: 10/12/2019Michael Peck Security, Perhaps this was inevitable. Key point: The F-35 stands alone in aviation markets. Canada may be the next nation to buy the F-35 stealth fighter. The F-35’s competitors are dwi ... Read moreSource: nationalinterest.org
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Need a Warship? Brazil Is Selling Its Only Aircraft Carrier
Published: 10/12/2019David Axe Security, Americas And who will buy a 40-year-old vessel? Key point: Originally a French carrier, she was sold to Brazil in 2000. The Brazilian navy has begun auctioning off its only aircra ... Read moreSource: nationalinterest.org -
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Iran's Navy Would Be Destroyed in a War with America
Published: 10/12/2019David Axe Security, Middle East Utterly obliterated. Key point: Tehran's navy stands no chance but that doesn't mean a war would be painless. The Iranian navy is about to get a little bit bigger. But ... Read moreSource: nationalinterest.org
