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Asia Pacific
UN Warns of ‘Unprecedented’ Afghan Civilian Deaths From Taliban Offensives
The United Nations warned that Afghanistan could see the highest number of civilian deaths in more than a decade if the Taliban's offensives across the country are not halted.
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Africa
Mozambique Welcomes Foreign Soldiers to Fight Insurgency
Mozambique's President Filipe Nyusi expressed his gratitude to African countries sending troops to help fight insurgents in the north of the country.
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Africa
Nigerian Bandits Release 28 Kidnapped Students
Gunmen who seized 121 students at a high school in northwestern Nigeria in early July have released 28 of them.
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Asia Pacific
Taliban Claim Of Controlling 90% Of Afghan Border Is ‘Absolute Lie’: Govt
The Taliban's claim to hold 90 percent of Afghanistan's borders is an "absolute lie," the defense ministry said Friday, insisting government forces were in control of the country's frontiers.
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Africa
Nigeria Receives Six Warplanes From US to Fight Insurgency
Nigeria has received six of 12 turboprop light attack aircraft from the United States to help fight mounting insecurity.
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Africa
16 Civilians Killed in Suspected Militia Attack in DR Congo
Suspected members of an Islamist militia killed 16 people as they were returning from a weekly market in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Asia Pacific
US Launched Recent Air Strikes in Afghanistan: Pentagon
The United States recently carried out air strikes as it backed the Afghan army's bid to repel a Taliban offensive, the Pentagon said Thursday.
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Air
With Cutting-Edge Hypersonics, Russia Leads in New Arms Race
The Avangard, the Kinzhal and now the Zircon — Russia is leading the race to develop a range of new hypersonic weapons that President Vladimir Putin has dubbed "invincible".
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Asia Pacific
Tajikistan Tests Combat Readiness as Taliban Advances
Tajikistan checked the combat readiness of its armed forces as the Taliban continue to make sweeping gains in neighboring Afghanistan.
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Air
Israeli Missiles Shot Down in Syria: State Media
Syria's air defenses intercepted Israeli missiles over Homs province early Thursday, the second airstrike this week.
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