by WorldTribune Staff, February 9, 2023 U.S. military vessels are quietly being blocked by pro-China elements out of some Pacific islands ports, a report said. On Jan. 26, Vanuatu failed to issue clearance for the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Juniper to enter Port Vila, Cleo Paskal reported for The Sunday Guardian. The Juniper, running out […]
by WorldTribune Staff, February 8, 2023 The New York Times claims it’s a “mystery.” Some on the Left insist it was Russia that blew up its own natural gas pipelines. What really happened to the Nord Stream pipelines? “The United States executed a covert sea operation that was kept secret — until now,” investigative journalist […]
by WorldTribune Staff, February 7, 2023 China now has more land-based intercontinental-range missile launchers than the United States, the new commander of U.S. Strategic Command, Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, told the Senate and House Armed Services Committees in a Jan. 26 letter. Stratcom oversees U.S. nuclear forces. Republicans in Congress have said they […]
Special to WorldTribune, February 2, 2023 Commentary by Laurence F Sanford The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) uses gray zone tactics worldwide to further its interests. It is particularly active against countries that border its seas — the South China Sea and the East China Sea. Countries affected include Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler It’s seems like a profound contradiction; trying to convince Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities to accept foreign humanitarian help for their own starving population. Thus as beleaguered Afghan civilians endure a brutal winter, the sanctimonious Islamic fundamentalist regime in Kabul has largely restricted international aid agencies because they employ women. […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler There’s a significant sea change affecting Japanese defense policy. Some would say it’s the result of a political tsunami. Others would argue it’s a long overdue wake up call. After years of scrupulously keeping within the limits of its post-war constitution, and maintaining self-imposed norms of keeping military […]
by WorldTribune Staff, January 17, 2023 The Pentagon on Jan. 10 formally rescinded its Covid vaccine mandate for all U.S. military service members. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s move was no consolation for 21-year-old Karolina Stancik, who was required to receive the vaccine in order to serve in the Army National Guard. Stancik suffered two heart […]
by WorldTribune Staff, January 12, 2023 When NASA Administrator Bill Nelson warned that China was intent on claiming the Moon as its territory, the communist regime in Beijing went into full diplomatic propaganda mode to deny it. “The exploration and peaceful uses of outer space is humanity’s common endeavor and should benefit all,” said Liu […]
by WorldTribune Staff, January 11, 2023 The Pentagon formally rescinded its Covid vaccine mandate on Tuesday after Republicans forced Team Biden to back down via yearly defense legislation negotiations last month. A memo from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released on Tuesday evening rescinds the vaccine mandate for active duty, National Guard, and Reserve forces. Republicans […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler It’s that time of year to gaze into the crystal snow globe and try to see the stories on the horizon which will affect the New Year. Our world remains an increasingly tumultuous place and the tragedy of expanding conflicts is only surpassed by the waves of refugees […]
