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Myanmar’s ethnic rebels shoot down military helicopter as anti-coup protests continue (VIDEOS)

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021By Editor

A major Burmese ethnic rebel group has claimed to have shot down a helicopter belonging to the country’s military. The incident comes amid continuing protests against the recent coup that ousted Myanmar’s civilian government. … Read More >Myanmar’s ethnic rebels shoot down military helicopter as anti-coup protests continue (VIDEOS)

Iran decries ‘cherry-picked’ & ‘illegal’ reports of classified chat that claim foreign minister revealed power struggles with army

Posted on April 29, 2021April 29, 2021By Editor

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has denounced “cherry-picked” media reports of a “routine and confidential” internal discussion, in which its top diplomat reportedly said diplomacy had taken a backseat to military goals in the country. … Read More >Iran decries ‘cherry-picked’ & ‘illegal’ reports of classified chat that claim foreign minister revealed power struggles with army

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Pandemic crisis, anyone? 2020’s global military spending reached ‘HIGHEST LEVEL’ in decades despite economic woes, report finds

Posted on April 29, 2021April 29, 2021By Editor

Governments around the world have increased their military spending to a level not seen since 1988 despite their economies suffering during the pandemic, a fresh study has said, adding that the US was ahead of the curve again. … Read More >Pandemic crisis, anyone? 2020’s global military spending reached ‘HIGHEST LEVEL’ in decades despite economic woes, report finds

Army drafted in to help India’s struggling hospitals battle spiraling Covid cases

Posted on April 28, 2021By Editor

The Indian government has ordered the country’s armed forces to provide support to medical facilities in a bid to alleviate pressure on hospitals as the nation faces an overwhelming surge in Covid cases. … Read More >Army drafted in to help India’s struggling hospitals battle spiraling Covid cases

Pakistan deploys TROOPS to help civilian authorities cope with Covid-19 infections

Posted on April 28, 2021April 28, 2021By Editor

As rising Covid-19 infections threaten to collapse Pakistan’s healthcare system, Islamabad has deployed troops across the country, with particular attention to 16 major cities, in an effort to stop the spread of the virus. … Read More >Pakistan deploys TROOPS to help civilian authorities cope with Covid-19 infections

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Australian PM announces inquiry after public outrage over rising military suicides

Posted on April 19, 2021April 19, 2021By Editor

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that a Royal Commission will be established to investigate the rising number of suicides among military personnel, after public outrage pressured the government to act. … Read More >Australian PM announces inquiry after public outrage over rising military suicides

Security forces fire on protesting medical workers in Myanmar, leaving at least one dead – local media

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021By Editor

Security forces for Myanmar’s military government have fired on protesting medical workers in the city of Mandalay, killing one and reportedly arresting six demonstrators. A further 14 individuals were detained in the city. … Read More >Security forces fire on protesting medical workers in Myanmar, leaving at least one dead – local media

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‘Airmen’ are grounded by the Aussie air force – instead ‘aviators’ will fly planes in a bow to removing sexist military terms

Posted on April 10, 2021April 10, 2021By Editor

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is grounding its ‘airmen’; instead it will refer to the people who fly its planes as ‘aviators’. But just don’t say they ‘man’ aircraft. … Read More >‘Airmen’ are grounded by the Aussie air force – instead ‘aviators’ will fly planes in a bow to removing sexist military terms

Clashes between Myanmar military and protesters reportedly leaves 11 dead as junta removes ambassador to UK

Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021By Editor

Fresh violent clashes in Myanmar have reportedly left 11 dead after anti-coup activists fought back against troops deployed to disperse protesters, a day after the military junta removed the country’s ambassador to the UK. … Read More >Clashes between Myanmar military and protesters reportedly leaves 11 dead as junta removes ambassador to UK

7 reported killed as Myanmar military opens fire in latest conflict between anti-coup protesters and security forces

Posted on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021By Editor

The latest clashes between anti-coup protesters and security forces across Myanmar have resulted in seven deaths and numerous injuries, according to media reports, amid the country’s military crackdown. … Read More >7 reported killed as Myanmar military opens fire in latest conflict between anti-coup protesters and security forces