All articles tagged with #secret mission
Originally Published 3 days ago — by BBC
Two Kenyan pilots secretly flew the body of Somalia's former leader Siad Barre from Nigeria to Somalia in 1995, navigating complex political sensitivities and using covert flight routes to avoid detection, in a mission driven by Islamic burial traditions and diplomatic secrecy.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
A 2019 covert operation by Navy SEALs aimed at planting electronic devices in North Korea to intercept Kim Jong-un's communications was highly complex and ultimately failed, highlighting the risks of high-stakes military missions amid tense US-North Korea relations.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Rose Garden Report
The Portland Trail Blazers' selection of 7-foot-2 Chinese prospect Yang Hansen at No. 16 was a surprising move, but it was the result of a two-year secret effort by the team's front office to evaluate and secure the player.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Roger Ebert
"The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare," directed by Guy Ritchie, is a historical drama based on real-life World War II events, following a small Allied mission to take down Nazis. The film, while action-packed and anti-Nazi, falls flat in its storytelling and historical accuracy, with some inconsistencies and oddities. Despite its shortcomings, the movie delivers suspenseful set pieces and a "Dirty Dozen"/"Inglorious Basterds" vibe, portraying heroic fighters overcoming danger with ingenuity.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
"The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" is a World War II action movie directed by Guy Ritchie, inspired by the true story of a secret mission authorized by Winston Churchill to undermine Hitler’s fleet of German U-boats. Led by a renegade ex-criminal named Gus March-Phillips, the team embarks on a daring and dangerous operation, featuring crackling dialogue, straightforward set-pieces, and a terrific ensemble cast. The film's approach owes much to Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds," and while lacking in suspense, it delivers a sense of delight in watching the team succeed despite setbacks, ultimately offering a thrilling and unconventional take on wartime heroism.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
The Ghost Army, a secretive American military unit from World War II known for using inflatable tanks, trucks, and planes, as well as sound effects and radio trickery to outwit the enemy, will receive the Congressional Gold Medal, Congress' highest honor, in recognition of their remarkable contributions. The legislation to honor the Ghost Army with the medal was signed into law by President Biden in 2022, and three of the seven known surviving members are set to attend the ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. The unit's mission was declassified in 1996, and their battlefield deceptions in France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany, and Italy likely saved thousands of American lives.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Florida Today
The Space Force's X-37B space plane is set to launch on a mystery mission on Sunday night, carrying classified payloads into orbit. The uncrewed military space plane will remain in orbit for an extended period of time, allowing for testing of new technology and data collection on its performance in the space environment. The launch will be conducted by SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, and details about the mission and payloads remain classified.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Pope Francis met with a high-ranking leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, at the Vatican, raising questions on the status of a secret "mission" in Ukraine aimed at returning Ukrainian children who were moved to Russia during the war between the two nations. The Orthodox metropolitan presented the pope with a Christian icon before being met and escorted by Vatican staff. Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said he asked the pope for assistance in this effort to bring his country's children back home. Pope Francis confirmed Sunday that the Vatican is involved in a secret peace "mission" in Ukraine.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TMZ
Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet were spotted on a secret mission to grab tacos together at Tito's Tacos in Los Angeles. Timothee was waiting for a ride after an art show when Kylie's Lincoln Navigator pulled up, and he quickly jumped in the back seat. Kylie's team got food and brought it to the back seat where Timothee and Kylie were sitting. The two have been the subject of dating rumors, but neither has confirmed anything yet.