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Africa

Lake Chad Force Says Has Killed 30 ‘Terrorists’

Staff Writer With AFP - May 30, 2022

A multinational force policing the troubled Lake Chad basin said it had killed more than 30 'jihadists' in two operations.

Exercises

Israeli Military to Simulate War With Hezbollah

Joe Saballa - May 30, 2022

The Israeli armed forces will be heading to Cyprus to conduct a war simulation exercise against the Lebanese terror group Hezbollah.

Americas

US OKs $3B in Military Sales to Egypt, Australia, Netherlands

Joe Saballa - May 30, 2022

The US State Department has approved a potential $3.1 billion sale of heavy-lift helicopters and other military equipment to Egypt, Australia, and the Netherlands.

Asia Pacific

Pacific Nations Reject China Security Pact

Staff Writer With AFP - May 30, 2022

Ten Pacific nations rebuffed China's push for a regional security pact, amid worries the proposal would pull them into Beijing's orbit.

Europe

Ankara Will Not Await US ‘Permission’ for New Syria Offensive

Staff Writer With AFP - May 30, 2022

Turkey will not wait for US "permission" to launch a new offensive in Syria, President Erdogan said, defying a warning from Washington.

Europe

Ukraine Pushes Back in Kherson as Zelensky Visits East

Staff Writer With AFP - May 30, 2022

Ukrainian forces have counterattacked in the country's south as Zelensky made his first visit to the embattled east.

Africa

At Least 27 Civilians Killed in DR Congo Massacre

Staff Writer With AFP - May 29, 2022

At least 27 civilians were killed by members of the notorious Allied Democratic Forces in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday, the army and Red Cross said.

Europe

Germany Agrees $107B Fund to Modernize Military in Face of Russia Threat

Staff Writer With AFP - May 29, 2022

Germany's government and conservative opposition have agreed to a deal that will release $107 billion to modernize the army in the face of the Russian threat.

Arms