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Al-Ahram Weekly
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt defence minister affirms Armed Forces readiness for any mission - Defence
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defence and Military Production General Abdel Mageed Saqr emphasised Friday that the Armed Forces remains extremely vigilant and prepared to carry out any mission under all circumstances. Saqr's remarks came during his meeting with several Southern Military Zone personnel. The meeting was attended by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa, the Commander of the Southern Military Zone, Major General Osama Samir Abdel Latif, commanders of the main branches, and several senior military officers. During the meeting, Saqr conveyed the greetings and appreciation of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, to the Southern Military Zone personnel. The defence minister further urged the preservation of weapons and equipment and maximising their use, stressing the need to maintain the highest levels of efficiency and combat readiness, and further to develop the skill and physical fitness of every fighter. He underlined the importance of continued research, learning and awareness-building among Armed Forces personnel, so they remain fully informed of developments and changes at all levels, praising their efforts in safeguarding the nation and protecting its resources. For his part, Latif highlighted the support provided by the Armed Forces' General Command to the Southern Military Zone, affirming the fighters' commitment to enhancing their training level to reach the highest degrees of readiness and combat efficiency, enabling them to carry out all assigned missions with competence and professionalism. The Egyptian defence minister's meeting comes within a series of meetings held by the Armed Forces' General Command to assess the morale and combat readiness of its personnel. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
New Straits Times
12 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Anwar says Asean unity helped secure Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire
CYBERJAYA: A ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia was achieved with the full support of all Asean leaders, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In his speech at the 58th Asean Day Celebration, Anwar said he was able to broker the ceasefire with the help of his colleagues and Asean leaders. "I would like to recognise the support mandated by my friends, the Sultan of Brunei, presidents, prime ministers in Asean, who had continuously given full support and endorsement. This is a remarkable thing. "I was able to do that with Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and colleagues because of the solidarity, commitment, trust, friendship, and brotherhood of all Asean leaders. "Every time I spoke to the Prime Minister of Thailand or of Cambodia, I always told them, 'Look, I had this mandate and the support of all my Asean colleagues'. "Therefore, that gave an added strength to what I had to say. And they naturally had to consider it very seriously. "And that's why I think the credit goes to Asean, and I think this is a good beginning. It bodes well for the future of Asean in terms of attaining the geopolitical strategy," he said. Anwar said US President Donald Trump and China were also supporting this effort and recognised the role of the Asean chair and Asean in general. He added that the US and China had committed to providing logistics, but were leaving it entirely to the bilateral understanding between Thailand and Cambodia, with Malaysia as the moderator. "And when necessary, all Asean leaders have given their commitment that, if necessary, they will give their own support and do whatever is necessary to ensure that we secure a lasting peace between Cambodia and Thailand," he said. He also expressed gratitude to the Armed Forces Chief, who played a key role. "It's not just the Prime Minister or foreign minister; it is the army and the relationship, the trust among both our armed forces and Asean leaders that is remarkable. "And it is because of that level of trust and confidence that we're able to continue, not only to secure an understanding. "I was told that in the history of ceasefires in the world, in the past many decades, if not centuries, this was probably the first ceasefire that worked fast and effectively," he said. At the Extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC) Meeting between Thailand and Cambodia yesterday, both sides reached a consensus on five key issues, including a mutual agreement to strictly monitor the ceasefire, covering all forms of attacks and weaponry. On July 28, a special meeting brokered by Anwar in his capacity as the current Asean chair was held at the Seri Perdana Complex in Putrajaya. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai attended the meeting. This was their first face-to-face meeting since tensions erupted between the two neighbours on July 24.
ABC News
13 hours ago
- ABC News
Erin Patterson police video
Photo shows Ukraine Drone Strike: Screengrab shows a small drone hovering above a truck's trailer with a plume of smoke in the background. Has Video Duration: 1 minute 41 seconds . 1 m 41 s
ABC News
13 hours ago
- ABC News
Minister's jet makes "emergency landing" after mid-air problems
Photo shows Ukraine Drone Strike: Screengrab shows a small drone hovering above a truck's trailer with a plume of smoke in the background. Has Video Duration: 1 minute 41 seconds . 1 m 41 s
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
NHS trust praised for veteran care with national accreditation
A healthcare trust has been nationally recognised for its support of veterans and the wider Armed Forces community. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has now been named as a Veteran Aware organisation by the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA). To mark the achievement, a plaque was unveiled at the trust's head office at Tatchbury Mount in Calmore, during a ceremony attended by trust chair Neil Hayward and chief executive Ron Shields. HIOWH Veteran Aware plaque unveiling (Image: NHS) Andy Spencer, trust lead for the Armed Forces programme, said: "Becoming Veteran Aware wasn't a tick-box exercise. "We had to demonstrate real, measurable commitment, including training staff to understand military culture and service-related health needs, ensuring clear and straightforward referral pathways for those who need them, and continuing to promote our role as a Forces-friendly employer. "This plaque represents our enduring promise to deliver outstanding care that recognises the strengths and experiences of those who serve." The Veteran Aware accreditation recognises NHS organisations that deliver high-quality care to veterans, serving personnel, and their families, with an understanding of the unique needs of the Armed Forces community. READ MORE: Fun for all the family at HMS Sultan's action-packed Families Day The Hampshire and Isle of Wight trust serves one of the UK's largest Armed Forces populations, with an estimated 175,000 people—nearly nine per cent of the local population—connected to military service. Professor Tim Briggs CBE, chair of the VCHA, praised the progress being made nationally. Professor Briggs said: "More and more NHS trusts are seeing the value of Veteran Aware accreditation. "We have only four NHS trusts across England left to accredit, which is a testament both to the dedication of the VCHA team and to the wider NHS family who work tirelessly on behalf of the military community despite the many pressures they will be under." The trust's Armed Forces programme includes a dedicated Armed Forces lead and a network of more than 150 staff with military connections. Initiatives include identifying veterans on patient records, staff training on military culture, and clear referral pathways to specialist services. Andy added: "This plaque unveiling isn't the end, it's a milestone. "We will continue to build on this foundation: listening, learning, and improving."
