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Air
Ukraine Says Bolstered Air Defense for Winter Attacks
President Zelensky said Ukraine deployed more Western air defense systems as it braces for a second full winter of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
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Middle East
Israeli Troops ‘In the Heart of Gaza City:’ Defense Minister
Israeli troops are "in the heart of Gaza City," Defense Minister Gallant said as the nation marked one month of war with Hamas in the Palestinian territory.
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Europe
Turkey Sidelined as EU Prepares to Open Door to Others
When figures in the EU talk about new members that might join the union by 2030, there is no mention of Turkey. It is a glaring omission noticed by Ankara.
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Europe
First F-16s Sent to Romania to Train Ukrainian Pilots: Dutch
The Netherlands sent its first five F-16 fighter jets to Romania where the planes will be used to train Ukrainian and Romanian pilots.
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Asia Pacific
Seven Dead in Afghan Capital Bus Explosion: Police
Seven people died and 20 others were injured in a bus explosion in the Afghan capital on Tuesday, police said.
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Europe
Ukraine Bracing for New Russian Assault on Avdiivka
Ukraine is bracing for a renewed Russian assault on the eastern city of Avdiivka following several recent unsuccessful attempts by Moscow's forces to surround the industrial hub.
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Africa
Gunmen Kill 13 Islamic School Pupils in Northwest Nigeria
Gunmen from criminal gangs have killed 13 Islamic seminary pupils during a ceremony celebrating the birth of Prophet Mohammed in northwest Nigeria's Katsina state, a local official said.
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Middle East
Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Claim New Drone Attack on Israel
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they had launched a fresh drone attack against Israel as they step up a campaign of disruptive strikes.
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Americas
US, China Hold Rare Talks on Nuclear Arms Control
The United States and China held rare talks on nuclear arms control, a new step to ease mistrust ahead of an expected presidential summit next week.
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Middle East
US Nuclear Submarine in Middle East for ‘Deterrence’: Pentagon
A US nuclear-powered Ohio-class submarine is in the Middle East to help prevent the Israel-Hamas war from spiraling into a broader conflict.
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