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Middle East
Seven Dead in Iran Strikes on Iraqi Kurdistan: Ministry
Iran was accused of killing seven people and wounding 28 in cross-border strikes Wednesday against Kurdish factions in Iraq.
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Asia Pacific
North Korea Fires Unidentified Ballistic Missile: Seoul’s Military
North Korea fired an "unidentified ballistic missile," Seoul's said, ahead of a visit to South Korea by US Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Americas
US Will Operate ‘Undaunted, Unafraid’ in Taiwan Strait: Harris
Washington will operate "undaunted and unafraid" throughout Asia, including the Taiwan Strait, US Vice President Kamala Harris said.
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Middle East
Iranian Drones Bring Back Fear for Ukrainians
While Iranian drones have a major part in Russia's war in Ukraine, their use has a significant psychological impact on war-weary Ukrainians.
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Arms
Blinken Defends Pakistan Arms Sales Against Indian Criticism
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken defended military sales to Pakistan after withering criticism from growing US partner India.
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Europe
Ukraine Will ‘Defend Its People’ in Annexation Vote Regions: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the country will defend citizens in Moscow-held regions which allegedly voted for a merger with Russia.
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Asia Pacific
Myanmar School Attack Could Be ‘War Crime:’ UN Probe
UN investigators said that the Myanmar junta commanders who ordered an attack on a school that left a dozen children dead could be liable for war crimes.
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Europe
Blaze-Hit French Nuclear Submarine Suffers New Fire: Officials
A French nuclear submarine that was devastated by a blaze in 2020 has suffered another fire onboard as its repairs neared completion.
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Africa
UN Urges Mali to Free Detained Ivorian Troops
The UN urged Mali to free 46 detained Ivorian soldiers, after the junta attacked UN chief Antonio Guterres over his comments on the standoff.
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Africa
‘Dozen’ Dead in Suspected Burkina Faso Jihadist Attack
A suspected jihadist attack in the north of Burkina Faso has killed around a dozen people, mostly soldiers, security sources said.
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