How big is Russia’s military build-up around Ukraine
•It is the biggest concentration of firepower in Europe since the cold war By The Economist The crisis on the Russia-Ukraine…
With low-tech, trench warfare, Ukraine’s Army isn’t NATO caliber
•The United States and its allies have trained and helped equip the Ukrainian army. But it has little resemblance to…
US, UAE intercepts ballistic missile during Israeli President’s visit
By OODALOOP On Monday, the US joined forces with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to intercept and destroy a ballistic…
US lifts suspension on ‘drop box’ visa application in Nigeria
Ngozi James The United States embassy in Nigeria has lifted the restriction on drop box service or interview waiver for…
Is Defending Ukraine vital to US security?
•As Putin prepares to invade, Washington and its allies still appear undecided on whether Kyiv is worth fighting for. By Emma…
The world today..in brief
By The Economist Stockmarkets in America continued to plunge on Monday as investors eyed the prospect of monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve.…
Again, USAfricom Commander claims China is planning Atlantic military base
By Eric Olander The commander for U.S. forces in Africa (AFRICOM), General Stephen J. Townsend reiterated his assertion that China…