Bloomberg A judge sharply questioned whether Special Counsel Robert Mueller overstepped his authority by charging Paul Manafort with crimes unrelated to Russian election interference while also suggesting that the onetime Trump campaign chairman was indicted to coerce his cooperation against the president. US District Judge T. S. Ellis III expressed deep skepticism about whether Mueller went too far in signing ...

Bloomberg The annual defense policy bill proposed by House Republicans would bar the Pentagon from spending half the money designated for a broad-based cloud computing contract until Defense Secretary Jim Mattis offers Congress more information about the project. The report should include “a description of the characteristics and considerations for accelerating the cloud architecture and services required for a global, ...

Bloomberg Gabon’s Prime Minister Emmanuel Issoze-Ngondet announced a new government days after the constitutional court forced the dissolution of the previous one, with the ruling party retaining control of key ministries. Issoze-Ngondet, who was reappointed as prime minister on May 3 by President Ali Bongo, moved Régis Immongault Tatangani, the former economy minister, to foreign affairs. He is replaced by ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has said that UAE Armed Forces have played a vital role in a turbulent and dangerous regional and international environment in which it was surrounded by threats. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has said that the UAE’s Armed Forces are an example to be emulated when it comes to their efficiency and use of advanced weaponry, for the way they guard the sanctity of the country’s borders — preserving its achievements ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has said that the historic decision taken on May 6th,1976, to unify the UAE Armed Forces “has placed our military among the world’s most powerful armies and enabled them to contribute effectively to achieving security and stability in the region.” Speaking ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM On the occasion of the 42nd Armed Forces Unification Day, observed on May 6th, HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, said that the sacrifices of Emirati servicemen and people will continue “whenever there is a call for national duty to prove our solid Union to the world.” In ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, has said that the Emirati citizen made victories and engaged in battles of dignity, honour and glory in ‘Operation Decisive Storm’ in Yemen. Speaking on the occasion of the 42nd anniversary of the Unification of the UAE Armed Forces, to ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM By playing a vital role in peacekeeping missions in different areas of the world, the UAE Armed Forces have carried and spread the UAE’s principles and its message for peace and stability, said Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs. In a statement made to mark the 42nd anniversary of the Armed ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras al-Khaimah, has said that the UAE Armed Forces’ Unification Day constitutes a precious and grand memory, graciously cherished by all Emiratis, thanks to the essential role played by the Armed Forces in supporting the country’s advancement. Sheikh Saud added that the ...