World leaders and Somali politicians have started talks in Istanbul on how to end decades of anarchy in Somalia. The two-day talks are hosted by the Turkish government, which has tried to raise Turkey’s profile in Somalia since last year’s drought there. Traditional elders, business leaders and civil society groups from Somalia are also due […]
Published on May 7, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments During the French flag ship FS Marne’s visit to Djibouti in April, Task Force Commander Rear Admiral Jean-Baptiste Dupuis addressed the issue of collaboration with representatives of the maritime world and stakeholders in the fight against piracy. EU NAVFOR Force Commander Emphasizes Development of […]
06:35 GMT, April 30, 2012 In the backdrop of the menace posed by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean, India on Sunday said it was determined to work with Seychelles to ensure a secure environment for the benefit of the two countries. President Pratibha Patil, who arrived here to a warm welcome for a two-day […]
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has visited Kenya to enhance the ties between the two countries. Iran is playing a significant role by investing multi-million dollar projects in Kenya’s growing economy, construction, manufacturing, agriculture and pharmaceutical sectors. Tourism though is another area that both countries seek to expand for […]
Published on April 19, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments Iran has warned that should diplomacy fail, its military is ready for action over the strategic Abu Musa island in the Persian Gulf. The disputed Gulf island is controlled by Iran but claimed by the United Arab Emirates. Iran army ready for action on […]
CHENNAI, India – Thirty Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) volunteered at Nirmala Sishu Bhavan Orphanage during a port visit to Chennai, India April 9. Forgoing a day spent out on the town in Chennai, the Sailors chose to spend their time refurbishing the yards of the orphanage and helping to prepare […]
PACOM Headlines Louisville Visits Malaysia During Western Pacific Deployment By Lt. Lara R. Bollinger From Submarine Group 7 Public Affairs SEPANGAR, Malaysia – The […]
PACOM Headlines Louisville Visits Malaysia During Western Pacific Deployment By Lt. Lara R. Bollinger From Submarine Group 7 Public Affairs SEPANGAR, Malaysia – The […]
Monday, April 02, 2012 8:34 AM Secretary of the US Navy Ray Mabus has reiterated the ongoing ties of friendship that bind the United States of America and Solomon Islands during a meeting with Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Rick Hou last week. […]
PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW – News) announced today that it has been awarded contracts valued in excess of $40 million to provide valves for the U.S. Navy‘s Virginia-Class submarines, as well as an assortment of spare components for nuclear powered ships. The awards from Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. […]