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Africa
Nigeria Army Reinforces Security in Troubled Central State
Nigeria's military has sent reinforcements to calm tensions in a troubled northern central state, where at least 300 people have been killed.
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Europe
EU Considers $22 Billion Ukraine Defense Fund
The European Union is drawing up plans to set up a $22 billion fund to be spent over four years to help Ukraine defeat the Russian invasion.
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Africa
Nine Killed in East DR Congo Bomb Blast
At least nine people have been killed and 16 injured after an explosive device accidentally detonated in a field in conflict-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, local sources said.
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Europe
Russia Prepared to Attack Ships in Black Sea, Blame Ukraine: US Official
Russia is considering attacking civilian ships on the Black Sea and then putting the blame on Ukrainian forces, a senior White House official said.
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Asia Pacific
US, Japan, South Korea to Hold Summit in August: Seoul
South Korean, US, and Japanese leaders will meet in August in America as the three nations increase military cooperation to counter North Korea's growing nuclear threats.
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War
US Announces New $1.3B Military Aid Package for Ukraine
The US announced a new $1.3 billion military aid package for Ukraine featuring air defense systems, anti-tank missiles, drones, and other equipment.
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Africa
Two Held in Joint Morocco-Spain Anti-Jihadist Operation
Police in Morocco and Spain arrest two people in a joint operation by both countries' security services targeting "terrorists."
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Europe
UK PM Sunak Apologizes for ‘Horrific’ Abuse of LGBT in Military
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a formal apology for the "horrific" historic treatment of LGBT people who served in the military.
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Africa
West Africa Leaders Review Security After UN Mali Mission Ends
Several West African leaders met in Nigeria to discuss how to manage security at the end of a UN peacekeeping mission in Mali and push for a return to democracy after a series of coups.
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Technology
UN Chief Warns of AI Risks to Global Peace
UN Secretary-General Guterres warned that artificial intelligence could pose a risk to global peace and security, calling on all member states to urgently set up guardrails.
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