Philippine forces retake an island in mock combat as China’s navy watches

Philippine forces retake an island in mock combat as China’s navy watches

Philippine forces prepares to retake an island during Philippinemilitary multi-service joint exercise on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at Loaita island locally called Kota island at the disputed South China Sea, Philippines. | Photo Credit: AP Philippine forces practised retaking an island in the South China Sea Wednesday in the first such combat exercise in the disputed waters as Chinese navy ships kept watch from a distance, the […]

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As Hezbollah, Israel battle on border, Lebanon’s army watches from sidelines

As Hezbollah, Israel battle on border, Lebanon’s army watches from sidelines

Since Israel launched its ground invasion of Lebanon, Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants have clashed along the border while the Lebanese army has largely stood on the sidelines. It’s not the first time the national army has found itself watching war at home from the discomfiting position of bystander. Lebanon’s widely beloved army is one […]

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