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Europe
Russia Scrambles Jets to Escort US, French Aircraft
Russia's military escorted five French and US military aircraft over the Black Sea and away from its border.
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Europe
Azerbaijan Says Soldier Killed in Clashes With Armenia
An Azerbaijani soldier has died in a shootout with Armenian forces, two weeks after the two countries held talks on easing tensions.
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Middle East
Motorbike Bombing in Iraq’s Basra Targeted Officer: PM
A deadly motorcycle bombing in the southern Iraqi city of Basra targeted an intelligence officer in the security services.
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Africa
Seven UN Peacekeepers Killed in Central Mali Blast
Seven United Nations peacekeepers were killed when a logistical convoy struck an explosive device in central Mali.
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Africa
DR Congo, UN Forces Sign Accord on Tackling Armed Groups
UN peacekeepers have signed an agreement with DR Congo armed forces to facilitate joint operations against armed groups.
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Asia Pacific
India Defense Chief Among 13 Dead in Helicopter Crash: Air Force
India's defense chief General Bipin Rawat and his wife were among 13 people killed in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, the air force said.
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Americas
Biden Warns Putin of ‘Strong’ Western Response to Any Ukraine Attack
President Joe Biden warned President Vladimir Putin of "strong" Western economic blowback against any Russian attack on Ukraine.
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Middle East
Israel Completes ‘Iron Wall’ Barrier on Gaza Border
Israel announced the completion of an "iron wall" equipped with underground sensors, radars, and cameras to curb threats from Hamas.
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Africa
Ethiopia Government Claims Recapture of Key Towns
Ethiopia's government said it had recaptured two strategic towns from rebel fighters.
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Middle East
Israel Strike Targets Iran Weapons in Syria Port: Monitor
An Israeli air strike hit a shipment of Iranian weapons in the Syrian port of Latakia.
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