Post-9/11 veterans' advocacy group launches drive to modernize VA care

(TNND) — Advocacy group Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is launching a push to modernize the Department of Veterans Affairs health care. IAVA, which serves more than 475,000 post-9/11 veterans, formally announced the initiative Thursday....

Serving his Country while sharing the word

Florence man served 27 years as military chaplain United States Marine Corps Private Charles Anderson of Renville on the day he earned the promotion to Sergeant in 1972. Contributed photo Charles James Anderson was born in 1951 in Tyler, Minn.,...

Kenya transitions to injectable polio vaccine

Dr Patrick Amoth, Director General (DG) of Health, speaking at The Star-APHRC Inaugural National Science Research Translation Congress held at the APHRC headquarters in Nairobi on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Photo/ APHRCKenya has announced a...

Surprise dismissal of hospital chief raises concerns about its future

Aaron Garofola, who compiled an impressive list of volunteerism and community service as chief executive officer of U of L Health-Shelbyville Hospital since he started there in December 2019, has been dismissed from his job. “Aaron Garofola is no...

The challenges posed by the TTP to Pakistan

During the last two weeks, Pakistan’s relationship with Afghanistan worsened with border clashes. Though the two have reached an agreement in Doha, Pakistan believes that the primary problem between the two countries is the Tehreek-e-Taliban...

US Support for Argentina: An ‘America First’ Imperative

As America navigates a world of rising threats and strained resources, the Trump administration’s decision to extend financial support to Argentina under President Javier Milei has sparked heated debate. Some critics spread groundless suspicions,...

Passport Power Gap Widens Between Middle Eastern Countries and Iran

The latest data from the Henley Passport Index reveal a growing disparity in passport strength among Middle Eastern countries as measured by visa free travel. For instance, Israel and the United Arab Emirates are marching along...

Rewilding Rory Stewart

Until its abolition before the last election, Penrith and the Border was England’s biggest, most sparsely populated constituency. Elected the local MP in 2010, Rory Stewart became a minister under David Cameron and Theresa May, voted to remain in...

Watch 'raining monkeys' cannonball into water…

Something sent monkeys at a Florida state park cannonballing into the water earlier this month, and a woman on a kayaking trip captured the hilarious moment on camera. Trenda Kitchen was kayaking at Silver Springs State Park, located about 40...

Public Event in San Marino Explores Central Asia’s Strategic Role in a Changing Global Landscape

Libera San Marino will host a public event titled “Central Asia: New Prospects for Business and Development in an Evolving Global Market” at Palazzo Graziani, San Marino, on 28 October 2025. The evening will bring together government...

US–Pakistan Ties are Quietly Redrawing South Asian Geopolitics

The US–Pakistan relationship is thawing after years of mistrust. The two nations are rediscovering each other through energy, technology, and minerals, and appear to be building something that neither quite dared before: a partnership designed to...

NATO airspace: Can Baltic startups help counter Russian drones?

What would happen if Russia sent hundreds of drones at once into NATO airspace? This nightly reality in Russia's war in Ukraine is a scenario the EU and NATO is scrambling to prepare for after last month's airspace incursions by Russia and alleged...

Paralympic hero wants your views on 'what's working, what isn't working'

Former Royal Engineer Commando turned Paralympic rower and PhD researcher Gregg Stevenson MBE says it is vital that people have their say on rehabilitation services. Gregg, who lost both legs in Afghanistan before going on to become a Paralympian...

Vijay Prashad: The Powerful Who Stand Behind Israel

Based on the new U.N. special rapporteur’s report, the ICC should be obliged to file arrests warrants, at a minimum, against Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer, Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Mertz, Joe Biden and Donald Trump. President Donald Trump bidding...

Genetic Similarity Among Snow Leopards Raises Concerns for Their Future

In a groundbreaking genomic study led by researchers at Stanford University, scientists have unraveled the long-standing mystery of the snow leopard’s remarkably low genetic diversity. Despite its elusive nature and remote habitat in the harsh,...

Reporters Without Borders calls for the immediate release of Bangladeshi journalist Monjurul Alam Panna

Reporters Without Borders calls for the immediate release of Bangladeshi journalist Monjurul Alam Panna Célia Mercier, Head of the RSF South Asia Desk of the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of...

Tcell and Mawj Platforms launch digital ecosystem to transform Central Asia’s media landscape

09:54, todayAuthor: Press release by Tcell During the Dushanbe International Investment Forum, Tcell, Tajikistan’s leading digital operator, and international technology company Mawj Platforms announced a strategic partnership to establish a...

Daughter of CIA’s First Master Spy in the Middle East Says Today’s Wars Have Been Triggered by Great Power Competition to Control Oil and Natural Gas

[Source: whowhatwhy.org] Charlotte Dennett is an investigative journalist and lawyer whose father, Daniel Dennett, was considered to be America’s first master spy in the Middle East. As head of counter-intelligence for the Central Intelligence...

Who Let The Arms Dealers In? The Revolving Door At NZ Defence House – Peace Action Wellington

The revolving door of personnel between the military and weapons companies is a well-documented phenomena in the US and UK where 86% of former defence ministers and senior defence officials go on to secure lucrative private sector defence roles....

Gitex is the ideal platform for making sense of a rapidly changing world

As the global system continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, artificial intelligence and other technologies have emerged as central forces driving this transformation. This was vividly demonstrated at the annual Gitex Global held in Dubai...