🇺🇸 🇹🇼 🇨🇳 #UnitedStates Special Forces to be Permanently Stationed in #Taiwan

On February 29th, it was reported by UDN and Taiwan News that a U.S. special forces group would be permanently stationed in Taiwanese territory. Members of the 1st Special Forces Group would be stationed on the Kinmen and Pescadores Islands alongside members of the Taiwanese Marine Corps’ 101st Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion.

The #Kinmen Islands are 6.2 miles from the Chinese coast. The #Pescadores Islands are off the western coast of Taiwan and are around 90 miles from the coast of #China.

Initially, these special forces operators were deployed temporarily until the decision was made to make the deployment permanent.

Via https://theatlasnews.co/brief/2024/03/02/us-special-forces-to-be-permanently-stationed-in-taiwan/

🇮🇳 🇲🇺 #India and #Mauritius Inaugurate New Base in Indian Ocean: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/03/01/india-and-mauritius-inaugurate-new-base-in-indian-ocean/

🇰🇪 🇭🇹 #Kenya and #Haiti Sign Security Deal: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/03/02/kenya-and-haiti-sign-security-deal/

🇬🇷 🇦🇲 #Greece and #Armenia to Increase Military Cooperation: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/03/02/greece-and-armenia-to-increase-military-cooperation/

🇦🇲 🇦🇿 Azerbaijani crews have demolished the Artsakh National Assembly building and other sections of Renaissance Square in the #NagornoKarabakh capital of #Stepanakert, which Azerbaijani officials say was built “illegally” following the establishment of the Republic of #Artsakh.

Stepanakert, as well as most of the Nagorno-Karabakh region, was abandoned following the 2023 fall offensive by Azerbaijani forces, which ultimately resulted in #Azerbaijan re-establishing control over the disputed region, the dissolution of the Armenian-backed Republic of Artsakh, and mass exodus of the regions’s ethnic Armenian population. Via theatlasnews.co

🇷🇺 🇺🇦 🇺🇸 First visually confirmed destruction of a US-supplied, #Ukraine operated M142 HIMARS, located near the village of Nikanorovka, #Donetsk.

Strike was carried out by what appears to be a Russian Iskander ballistic missile.

This does not mark the first losses however, as two damaged HIMARS were recently observed returning to the #UnitedStates for repairs at the Harrisburg International Airport. Via theatlasnews.co

🇺🇸 🇾🇪 🇧🇧 The #UnitedStates Central Command (CENTCOM) has reported that three crew were killed and four others were left wounded, three critically, following a #Houthi missile strike against the Barbados-flagged, Liberian-owned commercial bulk carrier M/V True Confidence in the Red Sea earlier today.

Coalition vessels responded to the scene as the crew abandoned ship after the vessel sustained “significant damage.”

The Houthis released a statement earlier that attacks against vessels will continue “until the aggression stops and the siege on the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip is lifted.”

This marks the first fatalities since Houthi forces began attacks against commercial shipping vessels in the region in November. Retaliatory air and missile strikes by #American naval forces are expected to be carried out in the coming hours. Via theatlasnews.co

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🇸🇪 #Sweden Officially Joins #NATO:

Sweden is set to officially join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Thursday, March 7th, 2024. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is in Washington D.C. to finalize documents with NATO officials.

🇺🇸 🇫🇮 🇭🇺 🇹🇷 🇺🇦 The White House said in a statement, “Having Sweden as a NATO Ally will make the United States and our Allies even safer.” Sweden’s ascension as the 32nd member of the alliance follows neighboring #Finland, after the two countries fought a lengthy political battle with #Turkey and #Hungary to receive the required unanimous consent among current member states. Sweden sought this alliance, along with Finland, shortly after the Russian invasion of #Ukraine.

The ceremony will likely take place on Monday, the 11th, at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels, #Belgium. During the ceremony, the Swedish flag will be raised for the first time among the flags of the other NATO members. Via theatlasnews.co

🇺🇸 🇷🇺 #UnitedStates State Department Issues Terrorism Alert in #Moscow:

The United States State Department has issued an urgent security alert warning that the American Embassy in #Russia is monitoring potential terrorist attacks in Moscow over the coming days.

They have advised all U.S. citizens to avoid large gatherings. Russia is currently classified at a level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory by the State Department.

According to the advisory statement: “The Embassy is monitoring reports that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts, and U.S. citizens should be advised to avoid large gatherings over the next 48 hours.”

https://theatlasnews.co/brief/2024/03/07/us-state-department-issues-terrorism-alert-in-moscow/

https://ru.usembassy.gov/security-alert-avoid-large-gatherings-over-the-next-48-hours/

🇺🇸 🇵🇸 #UnitedStates to Construct Aid Port in #Gaza:

US officials have stated that US President Joe Biden will be announcing the construction of an aid port on the Gazan coastline of #Palestine in order to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the strip by sea. The announcement is to come during the State of the Union address today, March 7th.

The announcement comes after a series of airdrops of aid carried out by the US, #France, #Jordan, and #Egypt over Gaza over the last week, following increased reports of famine throughout Gaza, particularly in the north, where the #UNRWA has halted aid deliveries due to the untenable security situation, as well as a lack of supplies.

Notably, the US is moving ahead with the plan to build the port without waiting for any sort of Israeli approval of the plan. They did specify that no US military personnel would be deployed to Gaza, leaving it unclear at this moment who will be in charge of facilitating the delivery of aid through the port. It is the US’ hope that the operation will move from a military operation to a commercial operation.

“We're not waiting on the Israeli's. This is a moment for U.S leadershp.” -U.S. Officials Statement

Although they are moving ahead regardless of Israeli approval, the US has stated they will coordinate with Israel on security issues for the port. The port is estimated to bring in “hundreds of additional truckloads” of aid per day into Gaza. Regarding aid delivery, the US stated they would coordinate with the UN and other aid groups which “understand the distribution of assistance within Gaza.”

There has been no established timeline for when the port will finish construction and be operational, with the US stating the full plan would “take a number of weeks to plan and execute.”

Aid entering Gaza in February was half of that in January, representing a dire situation for humanitarian operations that were already hanging on by a thread.

Full article: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/03/07/u-s-to-construct-aid-port-in-gaza/

🇦🇲 🇪🇺 #Armenia Considering Applying to the #EU: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/03/11/armenia-considering-applying-to-the-eu/

Armenia’s Foreign Minister, Ararat Mirzoyan, has stated that Armenia is considering applying to become a member of the European Union, in yet another move by Armenia to be closer to the west.

The Foreign Minister made the claim during an interview with the Turkish state media Anadolu Agency, amidst a wider diplomatic forum being held in Turkey.

🇵🇸 🇮🇱 Ramadan Begins in #Gaza, Ceasefire Talks Stall as Fighting and Crisis Continue:

As Palestinians begin to observe Ramadan, the holy month for Muslims often known for the observation of fasting from sunrise to sunset, bombardment from Israeli strikes and nutritional deficiency due to a lack of meals per day and lack of caloric-rich food continue to heavily impact millions of those living in Gaza, #Palestine. Hunger conditions have been reported as continuing to worsen, according to NGO and humanitarian groups. At least 25 people, including 16 premature babies, a 15-year-old, and a 72-year-old man, have been recorded as dying of malnutrition and dehydration in northern Gaza, according to one of the senior doctors at the Emirati Hospital in Rafah, who spoke to The Associated Press.

Ceasefire talks have continued to largely stall as both the #Israeli government and #Hamas militant leaders have reached an impasse in brokering the release of hostages and prisoners. Middleman countries such as the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt, which have all sought to negotiate terms between the two sides, have been unable to secure a ceasefire during the holiday period so far, despite efforts made to do so.

Read more: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/03/12/ramadan-begins-in-gaza-ceasefire-talks-stall-as-fighting-and-crisis-continue/

🇷🇼 🇨🇩 🇦🇴 #Rwanda and the #DRC to Meet Once Again:

Rwandan President Paul Kagame
has again agreed to meet with the President of the Democratic Republic of the #Congo (DRC), Felix Tshisekedi. President Kagame agreed to the meeting during dialogue with Angolan President Joao Lourenco in the Angolan capital of Luanda.

#Angola has arisen as one of the primary mediators between Rwanda and the DRC, two nations which are rivals to each other.

Read more: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/03/12/rwanda-and-the-drc-to-meet-once-again/

🇭🇹 #Haitian Prime Minister Resigns:

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned after a week of a State of Emergency being declared within #Haiti. The PM had faced extensive pressure, both domestically and internationally, in order to resign.

Last week, a state of emergency was declared after the nations gangs, in particular the G9 headed by Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier, launched a wave of attacks throughout the country, primarily in the capital of Port-au-Prince in an attempt to force PM Henry’s resignation.

Read more: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/03/12/haitian-prime-minister-resigns/

🇷🇺 🇺🇦 Freedom of #Russia Legion, Siberian Battalion Claim Raids into Russia’s #Belgorod and #Kursk: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/03/12/freedom-of-russia-legion-siberian-battalion-claim-raids-into-russias-belgorod-and-kursk/

The ethnic-Russian paramilitary units Freedom of Russia Legion and Siberian Battalion, which serve under the Ukrainian Foreign Legion, have claimed responsibility for a series of raids launched into border areas of Russia’s Belgorod and Kursk Oblasts.

So far, the groups have claimed that some areas along the border are under their control, while the Russian media and officials have claimed that their attacks have been repelled. Footage shows substantial vehicle losses.

🇺🇸 🇾🇪 The #UnitedStates Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that strikes last night targeting #Houthi positions destroyed an unmanned underwater vessel (UUV) and 18 anti-ship ballistic missiles in western #Yemen.

These strikes followed an attack attempt against the Liberian-flagged, Singapore-owned container vessel M/V Pinocchio in the Red Sea just hours prior.

As with most CENTCOM statement on strikes, it stated that the missile sites “presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels and U.S. Navy ships in the region” and that “these actions are taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. Navy and merchant vessels.” Via theatlasnews.co