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January 4, 2021 In a U-turn, the US has said the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), along with its strike group will remain deployed in the Middle East in the wake of threats from Iran. The latest order comes within 96 hours of the Pentagon calling the carrier back home. Earlier, US Acting Secretary of Defense Chris Miller had thanked the 5,000 sailors of the USS Nimitz and the Marines of its strike group for their work and told them to return home. The carrier, its embarked...

2021-01-02 18:35:34 GMT2021-01-03 02:35:34(Beijing Time) Xinhua English BEIRUT, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- Head of Mission and Force Commander of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Stefano Del Col urged on Saturday the UNIFIL and all involved parties to show in 2021 more determination in moving toward the full implementation of UN Security Council resolution 1701. "In 2021, lets continue to build on the progress weve made, together," a statement by UNIFIL quoted Del Col as saying in a mess...

Mogadishu, Dec. 30, 2020 – The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has awarded medals and certificates to Ugandan soldiers for their outstanding roles in ensuring a safer and stable Somalia. The soldiers from Battle Group 28, serving under AMISOM, were awarded medals at a ceremony presided over by the AMISOM Force Commander, Lt.-Gen. Diomede Ndegeya. AMISOM said in a statement on Tuesday that the award ceremony was attended by the Contingent Commander of Ugandan troops in Somalia, Brig....

PALO, Leyte, Dec. 27 (PIA) -- Three alleged members of the Communist Party of the Philippines - New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) and Militia ng Bayan were formally presented and surrendered to PBGen. Ronaldo De Jesus, PRO-8 Regional Director, in the afternoon of December 26, 2020. Accompanying the surrenderees were the elements of the 1st Leyte Provincial Mobile Force Company led by PLt. Col. Frederick G. Senal, Force Commander, and the direct  supervisor PCol. Rodelio C. Samson, Provincial Direc...

Senior official: Martyr Soleimani’s autobiography to be published in 7 languages December 29, 2020 - 9:07 AM News Code : 1100634 Source : Quran News The autobiography of martyred Iranian commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimai will be published in seven languages. AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The autobiography of martyred Iranian commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimai will be published in seven languages. This is according to Hossein Amir Abdollahian, the spokesperson for a popula...

27 December 2020 07:00 Share in: NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - Kazinforms Timeline is the one-stop shop where you can learn about historical events for the 27th of December. See what notable events happened throughout Kazakhstans history on December 27. Related news EVENTS 1924 - The Russian Geographical Society organizes a meeting in Semei to commemorate Abai, a great Kazakh poet, composer, and philosopher. Prominent writer Mukhtar Auezov delivers ...

The East African Thursday December 24 2020 Unamid troops from Tanzania deployed in Khor Abeche, South Darfur, conducting a routine patrol in Karbab village, in this photo taken on July 2, 2014. PHOTO | COURTESY | ALBERT GONZALEZ FARRAN | UNAMID | via AFP Summary The Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2559 of 2020, which granted powers for protection of civilians in the hands of the Sudanese government. Advertisement The UN Security Council has ended the peacekeeping mission in Sud...

2020 Editors Picks: Top 100 Iran Clips From MEMRI TV December 23, 2020 The following is a collection of MEMRI TV clips from the MEMRI Iran Studies Project in 2020. Producing such content is very costly, and your help allows us to continue our vital work of supporting counterterrorism efforts in the U.S. and throughout the West. We are very grateful to those of our valued readers who have already donated this year, and ask those who have not yet done so to please consider making a tax-deduc...

UNMISS peacekeepers praised for reducing intercommunal tensions in Cueibet County The presence of Nepalese UNMISS troops is credited with reducing tensions in Cueibet County, prone to intercommunal violence. 17 Dec 2020 Tonny Muwangala The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is planning to extend the stay of Nepalese peacekeepers in Cueibet County in Lakes State. Their presence has been credited for the current reduction of tensions between the frequently fighting Waa...

Zero tolerance policy to be adopted for drug dealers: Ijaz Shah December 17, 2020 ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Federal Minister for Narcotics Control Brigadier (retd) Ijaz Ahmad Shah has emphasized on the need to target the drug dealers and providers. “Zero tolerance policy to be adopted against these culprits,” Ijaz Shah said on Thursday during his visit to the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Headquarters in Rawalpindi after assuming the portfolio of the Federal Minister for Narcotics Control. Upon...