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Europe
US to Double Number of HIMARS Rocket Systems for Ukraine
The US announced that it is doubling the number of HIMARS rockets sent to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package worth $1.1 billion.
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Middle East
Four Killed in Israel Jenin Raid: Palestinian Ministry
An Israeli raid targeting alleged militants in the West Bank killed four Palestinians, including the brother of a man blamed for a deadly attack in Tel Aviv.
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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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