Explosion at Indonesian Army Ammunition Depot in Ciangsana, Bogor District: 65 Tons of Expired Munitions Affected

Bogor, West Java – General Agus Subiyanto, the Indonesian Defence Forces (TNI) Commander, has confirmed that the recent fire and explosion at the Army ammunition depot in Ciangsana, Bogor District, West Java, has affected 65 tons of expired munitions. This depot housed both small- and large-caliber munitions, totaling 65 tons, which had originated from various units within the Jakarta Regional Military Command (Kodam Jaya). The expired munitions were being returned to the depot for checks, …

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Cluster Munitions Transfer to Ukraine Under Scrutiny as Concerns Grow Over Civilian Deaths

KYIV, Ukraine – The United States Department of Defense announced on June 7, 2023 that President Joe Biden had approved the transfer of cluster munitions to Ukraine due to national security interests. The move sparked concern from at least 11 countries, including Germany, Canada, and the United Kingdom, as well as the United Nations Secretary-General. Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov presented five principles that the armed forces would adhere to upon receiving the cluster munitions …

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McConnell’s Message to the World: It’s Time to Stand with Israel

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has called on the Biden administration and international allies to implement fresh sanctions against Iran in the wake of an attack on Israel, believed to be orchestrated by Hamas. There’s been widespread speculation about Iran’s involvement in the attack, given the history of the Iranian regime’s support for the Islamist militant group Hamas. In a recent statement, McConnell claimed that Iran had provided training and resources to Hamas and emphasized …

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