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Bangladesh, facing a crippling garment export crisis, has deployed its army to manage the chaotic situation at the Chittagong seaport, which handles over 90% of the country's imports and exports. The port has been on the brink of collapse due to a prolonged strike by dock workers, causing
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The Cotabato City government has called on the Islamic community to issue a landmark "fatwah" condemning kidnappers and urging the public to help authorities stop their activities. The appeal comes after the snatching of Filipino Chinese trader Conchita Tan, wife of Cotabato City Chinese chamber of commerce former
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A British serviceman present at the scene of an Afghan detainee's execution on a British-controlled base in Helmand province in March was handing the Afghan soldier over to local authorities when the killing occurred. The handing over was revealed in an MoD training manual for troops deploying to
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About 7,000 personnel from across Australia will arrive in Townsville this month to participate in Exercise Hamel, the country's largest Army training activity. The 5th Aviation Regiment will be based in the city, hosting the largest concentration of Army aviation in a decade, with 35 combat aircraft
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Former Sri Lankan Army Chief Sarath Fonseka was sentenced to two and a half years in prison and has been moved to a high-security prison in Colombo. Fonseka was found guilty of disgraceful conduct in military procurements and had been stripped of his ranks, titles, and medals by a court
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Airmen and Marines from the 777th Expeditionary Prime BEEF Squadron and the 232nd Marine Fighter Attack Squadron worked together to build sun shades for an F/A-18 Hornet squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The collaboration aimed to improve the quality of life for the Marines working on the aircraft, as
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Peace Mission-2010 counter-terrorism exercises have showcased the excellent combat training and teamwork among member states' armed forces, according to Kazakh Defense Minister Adilbek Dzhaksybekov. The exercises, which took place at the Matybulak training range in Kazakhstan's Zhambyl region, involved over 3,000
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Iraqi Security Forces are continuing to strengthen their capabilities as U.S. troops leave the country. To support this, U.S. Soldiers from the 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, are conducting training sessions with Iraqi mechanics to enhance their skills in vehicle maintenance. These classes aim to
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Soldiers and Airmen from the Indiana National Guard, who will deploy to Afghanistan this fall as part of the Indiana Agribusiness Development Team, are using innovative training methods to prepare for their mission. With a focus on agriculture and community development, the team is leveraging the expertise of local farmers
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Fifty Spanish soldiers have departed for Afghanistan on Monday, joining the United Nations mission led by NATO forces to train the Afghan Army and enhance the country's ability to maintain peace and security. The deployment is part of Spain's commitment to continue its political and security
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Arizona Representative Gabrielle Giffords is set to meet with National Guard troops who have volunteered to patrol the Arizona-Mexico border. The congresswoman, a long-time advocate for stronger border security, will visit with soldiers training in Tucson and then see them fulfilling their mission on the border in Nogales. This meeting
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The U.S. Pacific Fleet Forces Command has announced a major joint training exercise, Valiant Shield 2010, set to take place in Southeast Asia from September 12-21. The exercise will bring together military units from the Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, involving over 14,000 service members and 18
