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US forces deploy anti-ship missiles in Philippines and stage live-fire drills near China hotspots
2025-05-06 09:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
BATAN ISLAND, Philippines -- The U.S. military has deployed an anti-ship missile launcher for the first time on Batan Island in the Philippines, as Marines unloaded the high-precision weapon on the northern tip of the archipelago, just a sea border away from Taiwan.U.S. and Philippine forces separately unleashed a barrage of missile and artillery fire that shot down several drones acting as hostile aircraft in live-fire drills on Sunday in Zambales province facing the disputed South China Sea.The mock battle scenarios over the weekend in the annual Balikatan exercises between the U.S. and its oldest treaty ally in Asia, the Philippines, not only simulated real-life war. They were also staged near major geopolitical hotspots, which have become delicate frontlines in the regional rivalry between China and the U.S. under former President Joe Biden and now Donald Trump.About 9,000 American and 5,000 Filipino military personnel took part in the combat maneuvers. At least 260 Australian pers...
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James McClean doesn't hide Wrexham stars' feelings on Rob McElhenney speech
2025-05-06 06:45:05| Spiritual Career Counseling
Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney gave his star players a pep talk before their win against Blackpool, and captain James McClean has lifted the lid on how it went downSportLiam Randall11:52, 22 Apr 2025Updated 11:52, 22 Apr 2025Wrexham captain James McClean has explained how a pre-match speech from Rob McElhenney helped inspire the team to victory over Blackpool. Phil Parkinson's side beat the Tangerines 2-1 away on Easter Monday to put them back ahead in the race for League One's second automatic promotion spot.Former Republic of Ireland international McClean opened the scoring for the visitors just after the hour mark. Ollie Rathbone doubled their lead just minutes later, before Rob Apter scored a late consolation for Blackpool deep into injury time.The result saw Wrexham rise back into second, two points ahead of Wycombe following their rivals' 4-0 defeat to Charlton. Watching on from the away end with the 2,000 travelling supporters was delighted club co-owner McElhenney.Article con...
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Minnesota Senate to vote on bill granting benefits to Hmong veterans
2025-05-06 06:45:05| Spiritual Career Counseling
The Minnesota Senate is expected to vote on a bill Wednesday that would grant some veterans benefits to Hmong and Lao soldiers who fought with the United States military in Laos during the Vietnam War.More than an estimated 900 Hmong and Lao veterans in Minnesota would receive benefits recognizing their contributions fighting in special guerilla units in Laos, according to Sen. Foung Hawj, DFL-St. Paul, the bills lead author. Some of the benefits include special designations on their drivers licenses, veteran burial ceremonies and gravemarkers. Healthcare benefits would not be included.The Senate is expected to vote on the bill around 11 a.m. The House has not yet voted on its version of the bill.Sen. Susan Pha, DFL-Brooklyn Park, said she was two years old when her father died in Laos during the Secret War, a covert CIA-military backed operation during the Vietnam War. About 35,000 Hmong soldiers died fighting in the war, according to a report published by the Special Guerrilla Units...
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