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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

Russia

Russia & China won’t create Eastern military bloc to rival NATO because exclusive clubs are ‘counter-productive,’ says FM Lavrov

Posted on April 8, 2021By Editor

Despite Moscow and Beijing forging an increasingly close partnership, the two see no potential benefits in establishing a formal alliance to face off against the US-led NATO military bloc, Russia’s top diplomat has announced. … Read More >Russia & China won’t create Eastern military bloc to rival NATO because exclusive clubs are ‘counter-productive,’ says FM Lavrov

Candlelit vigils & ‘flower strikes’: Anti-coup protests continue in Myanmar as military moves to cut internet (PHOTOS)

Posted on April 4, 2021April 4, 2021By Editor

Mass anti-coup protests continued in Myanmar throughout Friday, with organizers seeking alternative ways to guide the demonstrations after the military largely cut internet access across the country. … Read More >Candlelit vigils & ‘flower strikes’: Anti-coup protests continue in Myanmar as military moves to cut internet (PHOTOS)

Myanmar protesters refuse to give up mass rallies after bloodiest weekend since coup (VIDEOS)

Posted on March 31, 2021March 31, 2021By Editor

Anti-coup protests continue to rock Myanmar, with thousands taking to the streets across the country. The new wave of protest comes after the bloodiest weekend yet, which saw more than 100 people killed. … Read More >Myanmar protesters refuse to give up mass rallies after bloodiest weekend since coup (VIDEOS)

Amid escalating violence, Myanmar’s armed insurgents warn of action as clamour grows for ‘federal army’ to defend civilians

Posted on March 29, 2021March 29, 2021By Editor

As the death toll from the Myanmar military’s crackdown on anti-coup protesters continues to rise, some of the country’s ethnic armed groups warned that they “would not just stand by and do nothing” if the killing carries on. … Read More >Amid escalating violence, Myanmar’s armed insurgents warn of action as clamour grows for ‘federal army’ to defend civilians

Turkey detains over 200 soldiers in raids over links to self-exiled Muslim cleric Gulen

Posted on March 24, 2021March 24, 2021By Editor

Turkish authorities detained 203 soldiers on Tuesday, as security forces conducted raids on people accused of having ties to Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who Recep Tayyip Erdogan says was behind the 2016 attempted coup. … Read More >Turkey detains over 200 soldiers in raids over links to self-exiled Muslim cleric Gulen

Taiwan bolsters military presence in South China Sea, says Beijing is ‘capable of starting war’

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021By Editor

Taiwan has bolstered its military presence in the disputed South China Sea, as the US approved the export of submarine technology for the island’s fleet, the newly appointed defense minister has said. … Read More >Taiwan bolsters military presence in South China Sea, says Beijing is ‘capable of starting war’

Anti-coup protests rage in Myanmar after dozens killed over crackdown’s bloodiest weekend (VIDEOS)

Posted on March 16, 2021March 16, 2021By Editor

Dozens of people were reportedly killed in Myanmar over the weekend amid the increasingly lethal crackdown on anti-coup protests. Despite the actions of the police and military, the protests continued into Monday. … Read More >Anti-coup protests rage in Myanmar after dozens killed over crackdown’s bloodiest weekend (VIDEOS)