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US-Led War Games Underway in Morocco Near Disputed W.Sahara

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US-led forces are carrying out war games near the disputed region of Western Sahara, in exercises jointly organized with Morocco and touted by US Africa Command as its largest.
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Africa

At Least 15 Dead in Suicide Bombing at Somalia Army Camp

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At least 15 army recruits died Tuesday when a suicide bomber attacked a military training camp in Mogadishu, Somalia, an officer said.
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Americas

Beijing Accuses NATO of Exaggerating ‘China Threat Theory’

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Beijing on Tuesday accused NATO of exaggerating the threat from China and "creating confrontation," after a vow from the Western allies to work together to counter the "systemic challenges" posed by its policies.
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Asia Pacific

Vietnam Expands Maritime Presence Amid South China Sea Tension

Joe Saballa -
Vietnam has deployed a maritime militia unit off the country’s southern coast to bolster its naval presence amid growing tension in the South China Sea.
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Americas

Philippines Extends Military Deal With US: Foreign Minister

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The Philippines will extend a key military pact with the United States for another six months, its foreign minister said Monday, after months-long negotiations between the two countries.
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Middle East

Iran’s Navy Receives Two New Warships

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Iran's navy took delivery on Monday of two new warships in a ceremony broadcast by state television, several days after announcing it dispatched a squadron into the Atlantic Ocean.
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Americas

Erdogan Says US Can Count on Turkey After Afghanistan Troop Pullout

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President Erdogan said Turkey would be the "only reliable" country left to stabilize Afghanistan after the US pulls out its troops, indicating Washington could rely on its NATO ally.
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Bomb-Laden Houthi Drone Falls on Saudi School: State Media

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A bomb-laden drone launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels crashed into a Saudi school on Sunday, state media said, despite growing diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire between the warring parties.
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Africa

Police Officer, Two Soldiers Killed in Ivory Coast Blast

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Two soldiers and a police officer were killed when their vehicle hit an explosive device in northeast Ivory Coast near the border with Burkina Faso, the military said Sunday.
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Africa

Anti-Terror ‘Academy’ Set Up in Ivory Coast

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Ivory Coast and France inaugurated a counter-terrorism academy designed to ramp up the Sahel region's ability to counter a widespread jihadist threat.
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Americas

US Navy Begins Building Next-Gen Guided-Missile Destroyer

Inder Singh Bisht -
The US Navy has begun constructing an updated version of its Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer 51.
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Africa

Macron Announces Sahel Troop Drawdown, Calls for New Force

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President Emmanuel Macron announced a major drawdown of France's military presence in the Sahel where forces have been battling jihadist insurgents for nearly a decade.
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Europe

Russia Preparing to Give Iran Advanced Satellite System: Report

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Russia is set to deliver an advanced satellite system to Iran that will vastly improve its spying capabilities, according to a US media report.
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Americas

Canada to Build $65 Million Warship Systems Facility

Joe Saballa -
Canada is planning a $65 million facility for warship systems located at Hartlen Point in Nova Scotia.
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Arms

Chinese Marines Corps Deploys Type 15 Light Tanks

Inder Singh Bisht -
The Chinese Marine Corps has deployed the country’s indigenous Type 15 light battle tank, state media reported.
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Middle East

Yemen Raids Halted to Push Peace Efforts: Saudi-Led Coalition

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The Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-linked Houthi rebels in Yemen said Thursday it has stopped carrying out attacks there in order to pave the way for a peaceful settlement.
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