Us Military

Donald Trump Using "American Military Against The American People": Joe Biden

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 2, 2020

Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden slammed Donald Trump Monday for "using the American military against the American people," after the president vowed to order an army crackdown on sweeping civil unrest gripping the United States.

Twitter Flags China Spokesman's Tweet on COVID-19

Reuters | Friday May 29, 2020

Twitter has flagged a tweet written in March by a Chinese government spokesman that suggested the US military brought the novel coronavirus to China, as the social media platform ramps up fact-checking of posts.

COVID-19 Accelerates US Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan Ahead Of Schedule

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 27, 2020

The US military withdrawal from Afghanistan is considerably ahead of schedule, an official told AFP on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump reiterated calls for the Pentagon to bring troops home.

COVID-19 Survivors No Longer Banned From Serving In US Armed Forces

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday May 22, 2020

The Pentagon on Thursday announced that the US military would no longer bar people who had been hospitalized with COVID-19 from serving in its ranks.

Donald Trump Says "Mobilising US Military" To Deliver Coronavirus Vaccine

World News | Reuters | Thursday May 14, 2020

President Donald Trump is mobilizing the US military to distribute a novel coronavirus vaccine when one becomes available and will focus first on older Americans.

Zoom Rival Pexip Launches Lockdown Listing With Video Roadshow

Reuters | Monday May 4, 2020

Norway's Pexip announced virtual roadshows on Monday in a step towards becoming the first European company to complete an initial public offering (IPO) remotely, as it looks to build on demand for video-conferencing due to the coronavirus crisis.

Fighter Jets Fly Over New York To Honour Health Workers Battling Coronavirus. Watch

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 29, 2020

US military flight squadrons paid tribute to coronavirus health care staff, first responders and other essential workers with a ceremonial flyover of COVID-19 epicenter New York City on Tuesday.

Will Destroy Any Iranian Gunboats Harassing "Our Ships": Donald Trump

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 22, 2020

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had ordered the US military to attack and destroy any Iranian vessel that harasses US Navy ships.

Pentagon Extend Travel Restrictions Till June 30 To Curb COVID-19 Spread

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 19, 2020

The US Defense Department said Saturday it would extend travel restrictions through June 30 in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus, but will allow for some redeployments and repatriation of troops serving abroad.

US Military To Halt Domestic Travel Amid Coronavirus

World News | Reuters | Saturday March 14, 2020

The US military said on Friday that it will halt all domestic travel, with some exceptions, for service members, Defense Department civilians and their families amid the fast-spreading coronavirus. The memo, signed by Deputy Secretary of Defense David Norquist, said the policy would go into effect on Monday through May 11.

Chinese Envoy Summoned Over Claim Of US Army's Role In Virus Spread

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday March 14, 2020

The United States on Friday summoned China's ambassador after a senior official in Beijing tweeted the "ridiculous" suggestion that the US military started the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Department said.

US Forces Retaliate After Death Of 2 Soldiers In Iraq Rocket Attack

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 13, 2020

The US military launched air strikes against a pro-Iranian group in Iraq following the deaths of two Americans and a Briton in a rocket attack, US military officials told AFP on Thursday.

US, UK Troops Among 3 Dead In Iraq Rocket Attack

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 12, 2020

An American soldier and a British soldier, as well as one US contractor, were killed Wednesday when rockets hit an Iraqi military base north of Baghdad, a US military official said.

US Begins Troops Withdrawal From Afghanistan 10 Days After Taliban Deal

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday March 10, 2020

The US military has begun withdrawing soldiers from Afghanistan as part of a pullout agreed in the February 29 peace agreement with the Taliban, a Pentagon official said Monday.

LG Q51 With Triple Rear Camera Setup, 4,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Vineet Washington | Tuesday February 25, 2020

LG’s official listing for the LG Q51 shows the presence of stereo speakers and 7.1 channel DTS X 3D stereo sound. It has been tested according to the US military specifications as well.