LND topic: thai-army page 1

thai army

Lebanon's Big Step: Disarming Hezbollah Near the Border

December 21, 2025

Lebanon is making progress in taking weapons away from Hezbollah near the Litani River. This is a big deal because it's part of a deal with Israel to stop fighting. The prime minister, Nawaf Salam, said they're almost done with the first part of this plan. The Lebanese army is in charge of this job

crime

Sudan's Forgotten Crisis: The Human Cost of Darfur's Fall

December 20, 2025

The recent takeover of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has intensified the ongoing civil war in Sudan. This conflict, raging for nearly three years, has reached a grim turning point with the RSF gaining near-total control of the region. The RSF's brutal act

politics

Thailand and Cambodia Clash: Can ASEAN Bring Peace?

December 19, 2025

In a tense standoff, Thailand and Cambodia are locked in a border dispute that has already claimed lives and displaced hundreds of thousands. The conflict, which reignited last week, has drawn the attention of global powers China and the U. S. , both pushing for a ceasefire ahead of a crucial ASEAN

religion

Reviving the Heart of Military Chaplaincy: A Shift Back to Faith

December 19, 2025

The U. S. military chaplaincy is undergoing a significant transformation. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has taken steps to reverse what he sees as a decline in the spiritual support provided to service members. This shift is seen as a response to policies from previous administrations that allegedly

crime

A Deadly Mistake: How Air Traffic Control and Army Pilots Failed in the Sky

December 18, 2025

A tragic accident happened near Washington, D. C. last January. A helicopter and a plane crashed into each other. This crash killed 67 people. It was the worst plane crash in the U. S. in over 20 years. The U. S. government said that an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilots made mistake

politics

Trump's White House Plaques: A Closer Look at the Claims

December 18, 2025

Donald Trump has set up a unique display at the White House, called the “Presidential Walk of Fame. ” It features plaques with statements about each U. S. president’s time in office. However, some of these claims are not entirely accurate. For instance, Trump’s plaque about his own term includes th

politics

Rochester City Council Faces Mayor's Veto Challenge

December 18, 2025

Rochester's City Council is gearing up for a crucial meeting to tackle Mayor Kim Norton's recent vetoes. The mayor has blocked three council decisions, and now the council needs to muster a majority to override these vetoes. Two of these vetoes are tied to the planned Regional Sports Complex. The f

crime

A Deadly Crash: U. S. Takes Responsibility

December 18, 2025

In a significant legal move, the U. S. government has accepted blame for a fatal mid-air crash. The incident involved an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane over the Potomac River. This collision resulted in the deaths of all 67 people on board both aircraft. The Justice Depar

sports

Oklahoma's Turnaround: A Billionaire's Bet Pays Off

December 18, 2025

Brent Venables stepped into his role at Oklahoma with a lot on his plate. He had a strong background in defense, but taking over as head coach was new for him. Tim Headington, a big-time donor, believed in him from the start. Now, with the team making it to the college playoffs after five years, Hea

celebrities

Local Generosity Gets a Boost: Morgan Wallen Foundation Steps Up for Red Kettle Donations

December 17, 2025

On December 20th, the Morgan Wallen Foundation is stepping up to double the impact of Red Kettle donations in Knoxville and Oak Ridge. This means every dollar given on that day will be matched, up to $10, 000, and all of it will stay right in the local community. The foundation, started by the Knox