![Niger closes airspace as it refuses to reinstate president Niger closes airspace as it refuses to reinstate president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691375052_Nigerscoup.jpg)
Niger closes airspace as it refuses to reinstate president
Niger closed its airspace until further notice, citing the threat of military intervention from the West African regional bloc.
Mon Aug 07 2023
![[COLUMNIST] De-dollarisation: Elbowing USD in a multipolar world [COLUMNIST] De-dollarisation: Elbowing USD in a multipolar world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41684383149_penukaranmatawang.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] De-dollarisation: Elbowing USD in a multipolar world
Throughout history, the US has often attempted to resolve its economic issues through military interventions across the globe.
Wed Jun 14 2023
![Biden has no intention to send US troops to fight in Ukraine - White House Biden has no intention to send US troops to fight in Ukraine - White House](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81635899186_JoeBiden.jpg)
Biden has no intention to send US troops to fight in Ukraine - White House
Washington will respond to Russia with strong economic measures due to its military intervention in Ukraine, White House spokeswoman said.
Fri Feb 25 2022
![UN receives letter from Myanmar envoy calling for intervention - Spokesman UN receives letter from Myanmar envoy calling for intervention - Spokesman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51615264193_Myanmar.jpg)
UN receives letter from Myanmar envoy calling for intervention - Spokesman
The R2P envisages the option of foreign military intervention as a measure of last resort to prevent mass atrocity crimes.
Tue Mar 09 2021
![Chemical weapons watchdog says sarin used in April attack in Syria Chemical weapons watchdog says sarin used in April attack in Syria](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41498794653_SyriaGasAttack.jpg)
Chemical weapons watchdog says sarin used in April attack in Syria
The world's chemical weapons watchdog said the banned nerve agent sarin was used in an attack in northern Syria in April that killed dozens.
Fri Jun 30 2017
![Pentagon options for military action on North Korea Pentagon options for military action on North Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51489069588_NorthKoreaFlag.jpg)
Pentagon options for military action on North Korea
Pentagon planners and private analysts have given deep thought to how US military intervention with the reclusive country would play out.
Fri Mar 17 2017
![Hundreds detained in Russian anti-war rallies Hundreds detained in Russian anti-war rallies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-03/81393805707_295x200.jpg)
Hundreds detained in Russian anti-war rallies
Russian police have arrested hundreds of people protesting against the country's military intervention in Ukraine, a rights group said.
Mon Mar 03 2014
![Canada threatens to withdraw from G8 summit in Russia Canada threatens to withdraw from G8 summit in Russia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-10/61381028695_295x200.jpg)
Canada threatens to withdraw from G8 summit in Russia
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper threatened Saturday he may join Washington in snubbing June's G8 summit in Russia.
Sun Mar 02 2014
![Syria gives Russia 'new evidence' rebels behind chem attack Syria gives Russia 'new evidence' rebels behind chem attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-08/51377910259_295x200.jpg)
Syria gives Russia 'new evidence' rebels behind chem attack
Russia has repeatedly expressed suspicion that the chemical attack was a "provocation" staged by the rebels with the aim of attracting Western military intervention in the conflict.
Wed Sep 18 2013
![US Senate panel approves use of force against Syria US Senate panel approves use of force against Syria](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-09/41378333649_295x200.jpg)
US Senate panel approves use of force against Syria
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed an amended resolution 10-7, with one senator voting present, that authorizes US military intervention with a 90-day deadline.
Wed Sep 04 2013
![Dubai stocks dive 7% as Gulf markets hit by Syria crisis Dubai stocks dive 7% as Gulf markets hit by Syria crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-08/61377605414_295x200.jpg)
Dubai stocks dive 7% as Gulf markets hit by Syria crisis
Dubai share prices dived 7.0 percent on Tuesday, leading the falls as Gulf Arab stock markets took a hit from fears of possible US military intervention in Syria.
Tue Aug 27 2013
Qaeda urges jihad against France in Mali
Al-Qaeda has called for jihad to thwart France's military intervention in Mali.
Tue Feb 12 2013