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China ‘purges’ 9 PLA generals, clampdown seen widening Upheaval weakens PLA, including in strategic rocket force More time needed to clean up corruption – analyst Problems may dissuade PLA from risking major clashes in near term BEIJING, Dec 30 (Reuters) – A sweeping purge of Chinese generals has weakened the People’s Liberation Army, exposing deep-rooted … Read more
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WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) – A looming election rematch next year between U.S. President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump would be closely fought, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found, with both candidates saddled with profound vulnerabilities that could cost them the White House. Biden, an 81-year-old Democrat, continues to be plagued by voters’ doubts … Read more
SEOUL, Dec 11 (Reuters) – A U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashed in South Korea on Monday while on a training flight and the pilot has ejected, Yonhap news agency reported citing a military source. The crash was near the U.S. Air Force base in Gunsan, Yonhap said. South Korea’s defence ministry spokesman could not immediately … Read more
Dec 11 (Reuters) – Russians who have been banned from travelling abroad will have to hand over their passports to authorities within five days after being notified, according to a government decree that comes into force on Monday. According to the Russian law, authorities can impose a travel ban on conscripts, employees of the Federal … Read more
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a press conference with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz in the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv , Israel , 28 October 2023. ABIR SULTAN POOL/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights JERUSALEM, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Russian … Read more
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[1/4]People stand during an event to unveil a map of Venezuela showing the disputed Esequibo region as part of the country, as tensions between Venezuela and Guyana have ratcheted up in recent weeks over a long-running territorial dispute, in Caracas, Venezuela, December 8, 2023. REUTERS/Leonardo… Acquire Licensing Rights Read more SAO PAULO, Dec 9 (Reuters) … Read more
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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a press conference at the Maximos Mansion in Athens, Greece, December 7, 2023. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights ISTANBUL, Dec 9 (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called for the United Nations Security Council to be reformed, decrying the fact that the United States could veto a … Read more
BAGHDAD, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone housing the U.S. Embassy was targeted with several rockets around dawn on Friday, two security sources said, noting it was not clear where the rockets had hit and whether there was damage. Explosions were heard near the embassy, in Iraq’s capital about 4 a.m. on … Read more
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro attends an event at the National Electoral Council (CNE) after voters in a referendum rejected the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) jurisdiction over the country’s territorial dispute with Guyana and backed the creation of a new state in the potential oil-rich Esequibo, in Caracas,… Acquire Licensing Rights Read more CARACAS, Dec … Read more
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A street sign for Wall Street hangs in front of the New York Stock Exchange May 8, 2013. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights NEW YORK, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Global bank executives said that dealmaking conditions have begun to improve, with some predicting a better outlook for strategic mergers and acquisitions at an industry … Read more