Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar announced Thursday the “liberation” of Derna, the only city in the eastern region beyond his control, from radical militias. “We proudly announce the liberation of Derna, a city dear to all Libyans,” the breakaway military leader said in a televised speech. He promised residents a “new ...
US Defense Secretary James Mattis pledged Friday to maintain and strengthen the US security alliance with Japan amid fears that talks with North Korea could water down Washington’s longstanding security commitments in the region. Mattis said the United States and its regional allies will maintain a “strong collaborative defensive stance” ...