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Africa
UN Prepares to Start Pulling Peacekeepers From DR Congo
The UN Security Council is expected to accede to a demand from the Democratic Republic of Congo and launch a gradual withdrawal of peacekeepers, starting later this month.
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Americas
US Announces 10-Nation Coalition to Combat Houthi Attacks in Red Sea
The US announced a 10-nation coalition to quell Houthi missile and drone attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea, with Britain, France, Bahrain, and Italy among countries joining the "multinational security initiative."
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Americas
US Aid to Ukraine on Verge of Expiring, White House Warns
The White House warned Monday that the US has only enough authorized funding for one more aid package to Ukraine this year before Congress would be required to greenlight new contributions to Kyiv.
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Europe
Denmark, Sweden to Donate More CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine
Denmark will contribute financially to Sweden's donation to Ukraine of CV90 infantry fighting vehicles as well as the production of new vehicles.
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Air
Hamas Ministry Says Israel Strikes Kill 110 in North Gaza
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said at least 110 Palestinians had been killed since the previous day in Israeli strikes on a northern part of the territory.
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Asia Pacific
Japan, ASEAN to Boost Maritime Security Ties With Eye on China
Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders agreed to boost maritime security cooperation in the face of Beijing's growing assertiveness.
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Air
Egypt Air Force Downs Drone off South Sinai
The Egyptian air force shot down a drone off the Sinai Peninsula down the coast from the Israeli border, state-linked media reported.
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Asia Pacific
Taiwan Detects 2 Chinese Balloons Crossing Median Line
Two Chinese balloons flew across the sensitive median line separating Taiwan from China, the self-ruled island's Defense Ministry said.
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Middle East
Eight Civilians Killed by Syria Army in Rebel Bastion: Monitor
A pregnant woman was among eight civilians killed during bombardments by the Syrian army in the last major rebel stronghold in the northwest, a war monitor said.
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Americas
US to Gain Access to 15 Military Bases in Finland
Finland will sign a defense agreement giving the United States access to 15 military bases in NATO's newest member, the Finnish defense ministry said.
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