US’ Kirby won’t rule out sending troops to rescue Gaza hostages

US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby spoke on Sunday with Fox News, saying: “What I won’t do is rule anything in or out when it comes to getting our hostages home,” in response to a question asking if he would “absolutely rule out” the chance that U.S. special forces could be sent to Gaza.

France to pull troops out of Niger after coup

There was some speculation that France would get involved in restoring Niger’s government after the recent coup but instead they have pulled out. France will end military cooperation and has recalled its ambassador. Niger is the world’s 22nd largest country but it’s extremely poor and has an extraordinarily young population and has the world’s highest