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Middle East
Ten Oil Field Workers Killed in Syria Attack: State Media
An attack in eastern Syria killed 10 oil field workers, state media reported, a day after Syrian Kurdish-led forces announced an offensive against jihadists.
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Air
US, Chinese Jets in Close Encounter Over South China Sea
A Chinese fighter jet flew dangerously within 20 feet of a much larger US air force surveillance aircraft over the South China Sea, the US military said.
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Middle East
Iran to Hold Military Exercises Near Strait of Hormuz
Iran's army begins military exercises in strategic southern regions east of the Strait of Hormuz, state news reported.
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Air
Belarus Says Shot Down Missile Launched From Ukraine
Belarus said its air defense shot down a missile launched from Ukrainian territory, in the first such incident reported by Minsk since the start of Moscow's Ukraine offensive.
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Europe
Putin Oversees Launch of New Warships, Submarines
President Putin oversaw the commissioning of several new warships and a nuclear-powered submarine as he vowed to further strengthen Russia's navy.
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Asia Pacific
Philippines, China Move to Avoid ‘Miscalculation’ in Disputed Sea
The Philippines and China will establish direct communication to avoid "miscommunication" in the hotly disputed South China Sea.
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Middle East
Syria’s Kurds Launch Offensive Against IS Militants
Syrian Kurdish-led forces said they had launched an offensive against Islamic State fighters, days after jihadists launched a prison attack.
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Asia Pacific
US Approves $180M Anti-Tank Weapons Sale to Taiwan
The US State Department approved the $180 million sale of vehicle-launched anti-tank systems to Taiwan, the Pentagon said.
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Air
Ukraine Reports ‘Massive’ Russian Missile Attack
Ukraine was hit with "massive" Russian missile strikes across the country, including in the capital Kyiv, the military said.
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Europe
France Keen to Help Ukraine Meet Battlefield Needs: Minister
France's defense minister visited Ukraine to discuss ramping up French military support for the war effort against Russia.
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