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Asia Pacific
Japan, Philippines Deepening Ties in ‘Severe’ Security Environment
An "increasingly severe" security environment has made deepening security ties with the Philippines a necessity, Japan's defense chief said Monday after a meeting with his counterpart in Manila.
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Africa
Sudan Army Says Breaks Siege on Strategic Southern State Capital
The Sudanese army said Sunday it had broken a paramilitary siege on a key southern state capital, the latest in a series of military gains across the country.
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Middle East
Israel Ready to Resume Gaza War, PM Warns After Truce Delay
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel was prepared to resume fighting against Hamas after the Palestinian group accused it of endangering a five-week-old Gaza truce by suspending prisoner releases.
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Europe
Zelensky Offers to Resign in Exchange for Ukrainian NATO Membership
Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday — the eve of the third anniversary of Russia's invasion — that he was ready to quit as Ukraine's president if it meant Kyiv would be admitted to the NATO military alliance.
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Europe
Swiss Could Send 200 Troops for Ukraine Truce: Army
Switzerland could send 200 peacekeeping soldiers to Ukraine in the event of a truce, the head of the country's armed forces said.
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Asia Pacific
Beijing Accuses Australia of ‘Hyping’ China Naval Live Fire Drills
Beijing on Sunday said Canberra had "deliberately hyped" recent Chinese naval exercises near the Australian coast.
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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Russia Launched ‘Record’ 267 Drones on Ukraine Overnight: Ukrainian Army
Russia launched 267 drones on Ukraine overnight, a "record" since the February 2022 invasion, the Ukrainian air force said Sunday.
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Middle East
Israel Army Says Deploying Tank Division in West Bank City of Jenin
Israel's army on Sunday announced the expansion of operations in the occupied West Bank including the deployment of a tank division.
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Middle East
Israel Delays Palestinians’ Release After Six Gaza Hostages Freed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed.
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Terrorism
Pakistan Separatists Claim Killing of Seven Punjabi Travelers
A separatist group in Pakistan's volatile southwest claimed responsibility for an attack in which seven bus passengers shot dead.
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