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Asia Pacific
China Says Defense Budget to Increase 7.2 Percent in 2023
China said it would raise its defense spending by 7.2 percent in 2023, as its outgoing premier warned of growing "external" threats to Beijing's rise.
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Africa
210 Civilians Killed in 24 Days of Somaliland Clashes
A total of 210 people lost their lives over 24 days of clashes between security forces and clan members in a town in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland.
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Americas
US Says China Arming Russia Is Still ‘on the Table’
The US has "no indication" that China has decided to supply arms to Russia, but the possibility remains "on the table," a White House spokesman said.
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Russia Says US Aided Alleged Ukraine Drone Attacks
Russia said drone attacks which Kyiv allegedly carried out on Russian military bases would only have been possible with US assistance.
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Africa
US Offers up to $5M Reward for Leader of DR Congo ADF Militia
The United States announced a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the capture of the leader of the ADF militia, which is primarily active in DR Congo.
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Americas
US to Unveil New Ammunition Aid to Ukraine Friday
The United States will announce new aid to war-ravaged Ukraine, consisting mainly of ammunition to help it fight against Russia's invasion force.
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Europe
Ukraine Says 3 Killed in Russian Strike on Apartment Block
A Russian strike on an apartment block in the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia has killed at least three people, local authorities said.
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Europe
Finland Gives Early Greenlight to NATO Entry
Finland's parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of joining NATO, increasing the likelihood it will enter the alliance before Nordic neighbor Sweden.
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Americas
US Selling Taiwan $619M Worth of F-16 Munitions
The US has approved the sale to Taiwan of $619 million in munitions for F-16 fighter jets, the Pentagon announced, in a move likely to anger Beijing.
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