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Americas
NASA Chief Warns of Chinese Military Presence in Space
China is bolstering its space capabilities and using its civilian program to mask its military objectives, the head NASA said, warning that Washington must remain vigilant.
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Air
Russian Missile Barrage on Ukraine City Kills 18, Wounds 77
Rescuers were removing mountains of rubble from the site of a lethal Russian missile strike on Ukraine's historic city of Chernigiv, where at least 18 people were killed.
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Middle East
Qatar PM Says Re-Evaluating Israel-Hamas Mediation Role
Qatar is reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas after suffering criticism, its prime minister said.
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Americas
Denmark Sells 24 Used F-16 Fighter Jets to Argentina
Denmark's defense ministry said it was selling 24 used F-16 fighter jets to Argentina as the Nordic country upgrades its air force.
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Middle East
Israel-Hamas Talks on Gaza Truce ‘Stalling’: Mediator Qatar
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas to secure a truce in Gaza and a release of hostages have stalled, Qatar's prime minister said.
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Sea
More Warships Needed to Boost Red Sea Cargo Traffic: EU Admiral
The head of an EU force protecting cargo ships from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea said the operation had met its goals, but freight traffic cannot increase without more warships.
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Africa
25 Killed in Darfur Town as War Spreads: Monitor, Eyewitnesses
Clashes between the Sudanese army and its rival paramilitary have killed at least 25 civilians in the North Darfur town of El-Fasher, a pro-democracy lawyers committee said.
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Middle East
Middle East on Edge as Israel and Iran Trade Threats
Israel and Iran traded threats after Tehran's first-ever direct attack on its arch-foe sharply heightened tensions in a region already on edge after six months of war in Gaza.
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Asia Pacific
18 Maoist Rebels Killed in Clash With Indian Security Forces
At least 18 Maoist insurgents were killed after a clash with Indian security forces in the remote eastern state of Chhattisgarh, police said.
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Americas
US House to Vote on Long-Delayed Ukraine, Israel Aid
US House Speaker Johnson said his Republican-controlled chamber would vote this week on separate aid bills for Ukraine and Israel, after stalling for months over pressure from his party's right wing.
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