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Africa
US Accuses Russia’s Wagner of Worsening Security in Mali
Mali's security situation has become worse due to the junta's choices, including an alleged partnership with Wagner, a US official said.
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Middle East
Fifteen Dead in Attack on Shiite Shrine in Iran
At least 15 people were killed in an attack on a Shiite Muslim shrine in southern Iran, with the Islamic State group claiming the assault.
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Europe
Slovenia Says Russia ‘Dirty Bomb’ Claim Used Old Slovenian Image
Slovenia said one of the images Russia used to claim Ukraine is planning to detonate a "dirty bomb" was an old photo of smoke detectors.
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Europe
Putin Oversees Nuclear Response Drills
Russia's Putin surveyed drills carried out by his nuclear-capable forces as Moscow pressed unfounded claims that Ukraine was developing a "dirty bomb."
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Europe
NATO Chief to Go to Turkey Over Finland, Sweden Membership
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said he would go to Turkey to discuss Finland and Sweden's process to join the military alliance.
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Business
Boeing Reports $3.3B Loss Due to Rising Defense Program Costs
Boeing reported a surprise $3.3 billion third-quarter loss because of swelling costs on several defense programs due in part to supply chain expenses.
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Asia Pacific
Taiwan Expects Greater China Pressure After Xi Cements Power: FM
Beijing will step up efforts to pick off Taiwan's last remaining allies after Xi Jinping secured a third term in power.
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Asia Pacific
N. Korea Nuclear Test Would Meet ‘Unprecedented’ Response: US, Japan, S. Korea
The United States, Japan, and South Korea warned that a North Korean nuclear test would warrant an "unprecedentedly strong response."
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Americas
US Says Russia Informed It of Nuclear Exercises Amid Tension
The US said Russia has informed it of routine nuclear exercises, amid mounting fears Moscow may go nuclear in the Ukraine war.
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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Israel President Gives US Intel on Iran Drones in Ukraine
Israel's president said Tuesday he was sharing intelligence with the US to prove Iran-supplied drones have reaped destruction in Ukraine.
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