U.S. President Biden orders mandatory vaccination of federal employees

 

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China's military slams US over provocative remarks, actions - China.org.cn

A Chinese military spokesperson on Thursday slammed the United States over its provocative remarks and acts and urged the country to stop sending wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces.

Iraq’s Resistance Groups Say Will Not Accept US Military Presence Under Any Role, Call for Full Withdrawal - FARS

(FNA)- Iraqi resistance groups said they are adamantly opposed to a continued US military presence in their country in any shape or form, after President Joe Biden declared that the American combat mission in Iraq will shift to an advisory role by the end of the year.

China Said To Be Expanding Its Nuclear Capabilities

 

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Texas National Guard to Begin Arresting Illegal Migrants on Southern Border - Sputnik International

(Sputnik) - Texas National Guard troops have been granted the authority to help state police officers arrest migrants illegally crossing into the United States along the southern border with Mexico, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said in a letter.

Citizens of Khirbet al-Thiaba in Qamishli countryside prevent armored vehicles of US occupation from entering their village – Syrian Arab News Agency

SANA – Citizens of the village of Khirbet al-Thiaba in the southeastern countryside of Qamishli prevented armored   vehicles affiliated to US occupation forces from entering their village and forced them to retreat.

Pentagon Chief ‘Deeply Concerned’ by Sharp Rise in Suicides among US Troops - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – The US defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, expressed concern about the alarming spike in suicides among American forces.

Pentagon Threatens to Ramp Up Airstrikes Against Taliban if Group ‘Continues Attacks’ - Sputnik International

The United States has been increasing its air strike missions in Afghanistan, and will continue to do so if the Taliban continues its offensive operations, US Central Command (USCENTCOM) Chief Gen. Kenneth McKenzie has announced.

PMU Leader: Thermal Cameras Record US Choppers Transferring Daesh Terrorists Across Iraq - FARS

(FNA)- A leader of the Iraqi anti-terror Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), better known as Hashd Al-Sha’ab, announced thermal cameras installed in the country’s Central province of Salahuddin have recorded US military helicopters transferring Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) terrorists to various locations across the country.

China slams US of hyping up 'lab leak' theory - China.org.cn

A Chinese spokesperson on Wednesday once again refuted the COVID-19 "lab leak" theory, saying it is nothing but a lie.

U.S. vaccine hoarding 'no different' from strangling others' lifeline: spokesperson of Chinese FM - China.org.cn

A spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry has criticized U.S. practice of hoarding and wasting valuable COVID-19 vaccines, saying it is "no different from strangling developing countries' vulnerable anti-epidemic lifeline."

China Urges US to Stop Risky, Provocative Actions in Taiwan Region - FARS

(FNA)- China urges the US not to play with fire and immediately stop its risky and provocative actions, not to send wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces and avoid exacerbating tensions in the Taiwan Straits, Chinese Defense Ministry Spokesperson Wu Qian said on Thursday.

US Afghanistan withdrawal: Top commander steps down - BBC News

The top US and Nato general in Afghanistan has formally transferred control as the US-led military mission fast approaches its end after 20 years.

US West swelters in heat wave, Death Valley reaches 54 degrees Celsius

 

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US forces come under ‘indirect’ rocket attack near occupied gas field in Syria — RT

At least one explosion has rocked the Conoco gas field in Deir ez-Zor province, occupied by Washington-backed SDF forces, with initial reports suggesting no casualties among American troops stationed in the area.

Iraqi Resistance Vows to Keep Up Struggle Until All US Occupying Forces Leave - FARS

(FNA)- A senior commander of Iraq’s anti-terror Kata'ib Hezbollah Brigades said the fight against the US occupying forces will not stop unless the occupiers of Iraq fully withdraw from the Arab country.

Afghan forces deploy to counter Taliban assault | THE DAILY STAR

Afghan authorities deployed hundreds of commandos and pro-government militiamen on Tuesday to counter the Taliban's blistering offensive in the north, a day after more than 1,000 government troops fled into neighbouring Tajikistan.

Taliban Says Seizing Kabul Not A Military Objective, But Warns ‘Policy’ Could Change If Foreign Troops Stay Past Exit Deadline - FARS

(FNA)- The Taliban hinted that Kabul could become a military target should any foreign troops remain in the Afghan capital past the US-led coalition’s withdrawal deadline, as the group continues to seize more territory.

Hundreds Dead as Record-Breaking Heat Wave Hits Canada, United States - FARS

(FNA)- Scores of deaths in Canada's Vancouver area and large wildfires are likely linked to a gruelling heat wave, authorities said Tuesday, as the country recorded its highest-ever temperature amid scorching conditions that extended to the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.

Geneva summit creates opportunity for more productive work on arms control - TASS

The recent Russian-US summit in Geneva created opportunitites for more productive work in the arms control domain, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in an interview with Italy’s RAI TG1 on Tuesday.