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CNA
5 days ago
- Politics
- CNA
Ghana defence minister among eight killed in helicopter crash
ACCRA: Ghana's Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and seven others were killed on Wednesday (Aug 6) when a military helicopter crashed, the government said, calling it a national tragedy. The Z9 airforce helicopter was carrying top officials, including Boamah and Environment, Science and Technology Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, when radar contact was lost earlier in the day. "The president and government extend our condolences and sympathies to the families of our comrades and the servicemen who died in service to the country," said Julius Debrah, chief of staff to President John Mahama. Authorities have not yet given a reason for the crash, which also killed three airforce crew members and two other officials. SECURITY CHALLENGES Boamah, a former communications minister, was appointed defence minister in January after Mahama returned to power. His successor will now inherit a complex security portfolio that includes both internal and external threats. Ghana, like other coastal West African nations, faces increasing risks from Islamist militants operating in the Sahel. Armed groups active in Mali and Burkina Faso have attempted to push south, staging deadly attacks in border regions. In addition to external threats, Ghana is grappling with domestic unrest. Last month, a spokesperson for Mahama said more troops had been deployed to the country's northeast to contain a long-running chieftaincy conflict that has recently flared, including attacks on schools.
LBCI
25-07-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Lebanon and Turkey discuss military cooperation in Istanbul meeting
Lebanon's Defense Minister, General Michel Mnassa, visited Istanbul at the invitation of his Turkish counterpart, Yaşar Güler, where the two officials held a bilateral meeting focused on strengthening military cooperation between the two countries. According to a statement from the Lebanese Defense Ministry's media office, the talks emphasized the importance of exchanging expertise and advancing defense ties in line with shared interests. The visit was described as a key step in Lebanon's efforts to engage with international military experiences and enhance the capabilities of the Lebanese Armed Forces. The ministry added that this initiative reflects the Defense Ministry's commitment to staying informed on global developments in the defense sector, especially amid ongoing regional security challenges.
Japan Times
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Japan Times
South Korea, Japan and U.S. conduct air drill as defense chiefs meet
South Korea, Japan and the United States conducted a joint air drill on Friday involving a U.S. B-52 strategic bomber and fighter jets of the two U.S. allies over international waters, Yonhap news reported, citing the South Korean Defense Ministry. The three countries' defense chiefs also held an annual meeting in Seoul on Friday, where they recognized the importance of close trilateral cooperation in addressing security challenges posed by North Korea, in the Indo-Pacific and beyond, the Defense Ministry said in a statement. "We're illuminating a future path together, a path where partnerships can evolve through persistent and regular engagement from building capacity to really sharing responsibility," U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said in opening remarks before the meeting. "(North Korea) and China are undergoing an unprecedented military buildup with a clear and unambiguous intent to move forward with their own agendas. We need to be mindful of that," Caine said.
Arab News
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
South Korea, Japan and US conduct air drill as defense chiefs meet
SEOUL: South Korea, Japan and the United States conducted a joint air drill on Friday involving a US B-52 strategic bomber and fighter jets of the two US allies over international waters, Yonhap news reported, citing the South's defense ministry. The three countries' defense chiefs also held an annual meeting in Seoul on Friday, where they recognized the importance of close trilateral cooperation in addressing security challenges posed by North Korea, in the Indo-pacific and beyond, the defense ministry said in a statement. 'We're illuminating a future path together, a path where partnerships can evolve through persistent and regular engagement from building capacity to really sharing responsibility,' US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine said in opening remarks before the meeting. '(North Korea) and China are undergoing an unprecedented military build up with a clear and unambiguous intent to move forward with their own agendas. We need to be mindful of that,' Caine said.
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Charles warns small boats crisis is a ‘profound challenge' as he hosts Macron at state banquet ahead of migrant ‘deal'
KING Charles has warned the small boats crisis is a "profound challenge" has he hosted Emmanuel Macron at a state banquet. In his 15-minute long speech the King addressed the small boats crisis and spoke about a range of cross channel collaborations including in defending Ukraine. 2 2 Charles said at a speech at the state banquet: 'Our security services and police will go further still to protect us against the profound challenges of terrorism, organised crime, cyber-attacks and irregular migration across the English Channel.' The King warned earlier this week that Britain cannot be a fortress despite 'complex threats' and challenges that 'know no borders'. The deal came as the French President Emmanuel Macron and wife Brigitte flew into RAF Northolt in West London yesterday, where they were met by the Prince and Princess of Wales. They later joined the King and Queen for a procession in Windsor town centre before Charles welcomed the French President to Windsor Castle for a glitzy state banquet. Attendees straight from the A-list at descended on historic St George's Hall last night. There were around 160 guests, among them fellow royals including Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, who were pictured arriving ahead of the festivities. Mick Jagger and Sir Elton John topped the star-studded guest list last night. It comes as Macron has again offered to loan the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain once more. The fragile 70 metre (230ft) cloth depicts the events leading up to the conquest of England by William the Conqueror in 1066 and the Battle of Hastings. Kate dazzles as she arrives at glitzy state banquet with William & Charles after rolling out red carpet for Macron However, the tapestry announcement has been eclipsed by crunch talks on the Channel migrant crisis, which are going right down to the wire before a summit between Mr Macron and Sir Keir this week. A deal is expected to confirm new French tactics of puncturing small boats in the shallows, while a 'one in, one out' returns agreement is still in the balance. That arrangement is likely to centre on small boat migrants being returned to France in exchange for asylum-seekers who have family in the UK. The deal has provoked a fresh row over cash, with Mr Macron expected to demand more money on top of the £480million already handed over since 2023 for his country to help stop small boat crossings. Despite the costs to taxpayers mounting as crossings reached a record rate this year, No10 has refused to rule out stumping up more cash for the French. Meanwhile, a one in, one out migrant agreement with France has still not been finalised and talks are expected to go down to the wire, it has emerged.
