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Eleven Killed in Attacks in Western Niger

Staff Writer With AFP -
Eleven people were killed on Wednesday in western Niger, a flashpoint for jihadist attacks, when armed men on motorbikes raided three villages near the Malian border.
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Asia Pacific

Philippines Deploys More Navy Ships to Disputed Sea Amid Row With China

Staff Writer With AFP -
The Philippine military ordered the deployment of more navy ships to the South China Sea amid a growing diplomatic row over a fleet of Chinese boats parked near a disputed reef.
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Africa

17 Dead in East DR Congo Attacks Blamed on ADF Militia

Staff Writer With AFP -
At least 17 people have been killed in separate attacks by the notorious ADF militia in the restive eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local officials said on Wednesday.
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Africa

Suspected Insurgents Attack Mozambique Key Town

Staff Writer With AFP -
Suspected militants on Wednesday attacked the northern Mozambican town of Palma, the hub of a huge gas exploration project, security sources said, as construction work was due to resume on the scheme.
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Americas

US Army Increasingly Preparing Soldiers for Arctic Missions

Joe Saballa -
In the hope of identifying possible improvements in missions involving extreme cold weather, the US Army is conducting a gap analysis as part of the newly-released Arctic strategy.
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Africa

Nigeria, Western Allies Stage Naval Drills in Piracy Hotspot

Staff Writer With AFP -
Nigeria and several Western allies have begun annual joint naval drills in the Gulf of Guinea to combat piracy and other criminal activities, officials said Wednesday.
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Air

Russian Radar System Counters Small, ‘Silent’ Combat Drones 

Inder Singh Bisht -
The Russian armed forces will soon deploy a radar system capable of detecting small drones flying in “silent mode.”
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Middle East

Israeli Strikes Hit Hamas Positions in Gaza: Military

Staff Writer With AFP -
The Israeli military said it conducted night-time strikes against Hamas positions in the Gaza strip early on Wednesday, after a rocket strike from the Palestinian enclave hit southern Israel.
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Asia Pacific

N. Korea Fired Two Missiles in First Test Under Biden: US, South

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North Korea fired two short-range missiles just days after a visit to the region by the top US defense and diplomatic officials, but President Biden said they were not a serious provocation.
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Air

Lockheed Martin Unveils Land, Sea, and Air Launchable Counter-Drone System 

Inder Singh Bisht -
Lockheed Martin recently unveiled a counter-unmanned aerial system interceptor to take on combat drones and drone swarms on land, at sea, and in the air.
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Africa

Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Admits Eritrean Forces Are in Tigray

Staff Writer With AFP -
Ethiopia's prime minister admitted that troops from neighboring Eritrea were present in the conflict-torn Tigray region and suggested they may have been involved in abuses against civilians.
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Middle East

Saudis Offer Ceasefire to Yemen’s Houthis as Conflict Escalates

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Saudi Arabia on Monday offered Yemen's Houthi rebels a "comprehensive" UN-supervised ceasefire, as part of a series of fresh proposals aimed at ending a catastrophic six-year conflict.
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Africa

137 Killed in Niger’s Deadliest Suspected Jihadist Massacre

Staff Writer With AFP -
Scores of people have died in the deadliest suspected jihadist massacre ever to hit Niger, the government said Monday, underscoring the huge security challenge facing new President Mohamed Bazoum.
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Americas

NATO Chief Says ‘All Options Open’ on Afghan Withdrawal

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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said "all options remain open" on Afghanistan, as allies wait for Washington to decide on a looming withdrawal deadline.
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Africa

Scores Killed in Niger Near Mali Border

Staff Writer With AFP -
Scores of people have been killed in raids on villages near Niger's border with Mali, a zone notorious for jihadist attacks, local and security sources said Monday.
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Commentary

The Houthis Are the Problem in Yemen, Not the Saudis

Asaf Day -
US policy regarding the Houthis continues to highlight the country’s failure to grasp the Iranian-backed militia’s role in Yemen's conflict.
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