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Europe
Paris ‘Has Agreed’ to Deliver Military Equipment to Armenia: French Minister
France's foreign minister said on a visit to Armenia that Paris agreed to deliver military equipment to the small South Caucasus nation.
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Americas
Senator Blocks Egypt Military Aid Over Rights
The new top US senator on foreign relations blocked some $235 million in military aid to Egypt over human rights concerns.
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Asia Pacific
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Hail Major Step to Settle Border Conflict
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have taken a major step towards resolving their decades-long border dispute by signing a key agreement.
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Americas
UN Approves Haiti Force After Year of Pleas
The United Nations Security Council approved a Kenyan-led mission aiming to bring stability to Haiti.
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Air
‘Probable’ Israel Strike Kills Six Syria Fighters: Monitor
A "probable Israeli air strike" on Syria killed six pro-Iranian fighters in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor near the border with Iraq, a war monitor said.
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Africa
29 Niger Soldiers Killed by Suspected Jihadists: Defense Ministry
Twenty-nine soldiers were killed in western Niger in an attack by suspected jihadists, the defense ministry said, declaring a three-day national mourning period.
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War
Russia Allocating ‘Huge Resources’ to Divide Ukraine’s Allies: Kyiv
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said the Kremlin was funneling resources towards creating divisions among Kyiv's allies and urged them to unite in the face of pressure from Russia.
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Americas
US, Philippines Begin Annual Drills
The United States and the Philippines launched annual joint naval war games, days after the latest diplomatic row between Manila and Beijing.
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Europe
Turkey Strikes PKK Bases in Iraq After Ankara Bombing
Turkish jets launched air strikes inside Iraqi Kurdistan after a blast earlier the same day injured two police officers near the parliament building in Ankara.
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Africa
Mali Army Says New Fighting With Separatist Rebels in North
The Malian army said new fighting had broken out in the north between the military and armed rebel groups, the latest in a series of attacks on the army in the troubled West African country.
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