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Face of Defense: Competitive Nature Motivates Brothers in Arms

U.S. Department of Defense · March 21, 2017

By Army Capt. Joseph Siemandel, Washington National Guard JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash., March 21, 2017 — Having a brother can be an adventure. Big brothers are always showing off, and little brothers are always tagging along. And brothers fight...

S Rajaratnam Lecture 2025 by Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong: "A Safe Harbour in a Turbulent World"

Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs · April 16, 2025

My Cabinet Colleagues Excellencies and Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen 1. This year marks Singapore’s 60th year of independence. 2. Back in 1965, few believed that we would make it. a. We were a small city-state with no natural...

Secretary General: NATO Adapting to New Security Environment

U.S. Department of Defense · March 14, 2017

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2017 — The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has turned a corner and more nations are increasing defense spending, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said yesterday in Brussels. Stoltenberg spoke at the rollout of his...

DoD Update on Counter-ISIL Fight in Iraq: Mosul is Surrounded

U.S. Department of Defense · December 7, 2016

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2016 — Iraqi forces have surrounded Mosul in Iraq, and progress is being made against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Raqqa, Syria, and in Sirte, Libya, Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis told reporters today....

OIR Commander Cites Momentum in Mosul Push; Raqqa Isolation to Begin 'Soon'

U.S. Department of Defense · October 26, 2016

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2016 — Iraqi forces continue to make steady progress in the effort to retake Mosul from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the commander of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve said today. "The Iraqi...

IMF Executive Board Completes First Review of Iraq’s Stand-By Arrangement

International Monetary Fund · December 5, 2016

December 5, 2016 IMF disburses about US$617.8 million following completion of first review of Iraq’s reform program The IMF-supported program includes measures to protect the poor, enhance financial sector stability, and curb corruption...

Oil Well Cement Market to Grow at a 7.0% CAGR Through 2030 | Lafarge Holcim, Colacem SpA, Karmen Cement

EIN Presswire · April 10, 2025

Oil Well Cement Market sees steady growth driven by rising drilling activities and increasing energy demand across global regions. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a comprehensive research report by...

Calm Before Storm as Counter-ISIL Coalition Plans Mosul Offensive

U.S. Department of Defense · July 31, 2016

BAGHDAD, July 31, 2016 — Right now there is a tactical pause in Iraq, but not an operational pause, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials said on background today. Officials briefed the press traveling with Marine Corps...

Blue Sky Annouces First Prospect, A Historical Discovery Within Its License Area in Iraq

Marketwire · December 21, 2016

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec 21, 2016) - Blue Sky Energy Inc. (the "Company" or "BSI") (TSX VENTURE:BSI) is pleased to announce it has commissioned an independent resource evaluation report that summarizes and updates resource volumes on...

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Remarks With Danish Foreign Minister Villy Sovndal

U.S. Department of State · May 31, 2012

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Eigtveds Pakhus Copenhagen, Denmark May 31, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} FOREIGN MINISTER SOVNDAL: Yes. Hello and welcome. First of all, I would like...

Dunford: Global Security Environment Has Implications for Joint Force

U.S. Department of Defense · December 1, 2016

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2016 — The United States is the world’s indispensable nation, but that status is not guaranteed and military leaders must continue to look for new, innovative ways to maintain U.S. leadership in the future, the chairman of the...

ISIS is on the ropes in Syria. A successful transition in Damascus could deliver a knockout blow

Middle East Institute · April 15, 2025

For much of the past two decades, the Islamic State (ISIS) has enjoyed favorable conditions in Syria, but since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, dynamics have changed. With Assad’s departure, ISIS lost its long-standing and...

Votel Impressed by Iraqi Leaders’ Rising Confidence in Counter-ISIL Fight

U.S. Department of Defense · July 28, 2016

WASHINGTON, July 28, 2016 — The commander of U.S. Central Command is impressed by the increasing level of confidence among Iraqi leaders in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel said the Iraqi...

World Finance Magazine Awards Bankmed the Best Banking Group in Lebanon and the Most Sustainable Bank in the Country

Marketwire · July 26, 2016

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwired) -- 07/26/16 -- World Finance magazine granted Bankmed two distinct awards in recognition of the Bank's achievements in 2015 and 2016. Both awards, the Best Banking Group in Lebanon and the Most Sustainable...

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Presidents Proposal for the FY 2011 State Department Budget

U.S. Department of State · October 27, 2011

February 1, 2010 MR. CROWLEY: Good afternoon and welcome to the Department of State. This morning, the President has sent the 2011 budget to the Hill, which provides significant funding for a balanced national security strategy and provides...

Gulftainer Group Announces Outstanding Results in 2024

EIN Presswire · April 23, 2025

SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gulftainer, a leading international supply chain and logistics solutions provider, with a global footprint of ports, terminals, warehouses and transport facilities, has...

Recent Strike in Mosul Killed ISIL Commanders, Pentagon Official Says

U.S. Department of Defense · July 1, 2016

WASHINGTON, July 01, 2016 — Coalition forces conducted an airstrike that killed two Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant senior military commanders June 25 near Mosul, Iraq, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said today. In a statement, Cook said...

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EIN Presswire · April 17, 2025

TravelingWiki Enters Draft w Free Resources - English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Hebrew, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, Twi, Vietnamese & Russian LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To commemorate...

Funeral Mass of Pope Franscis gets declared

MENAFN · April 23, 2025

(MENAFN) The funeral Mass for Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, April 26, in St. Peter’s Square, as announced by the Holy See Press Office on Tuesday. The ceremony will be led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the Dean of the College of...

Thinking the unthinkable: Improved US-Iran relations under Trump?

Middle East Institute · April 18, 2025

It is no surprise that both Iran and the United States have approached their first diplomatic engagement in four years with wariness and skepticism. While not an insuperable hurdle, it is hard to overcome more than 40 years of mutual enmity. Both...