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Philippines, US Kick off Army Drills Ahead of Hegseth Visit

Staff Writer With AFP - March 24, 2025

The Philippine and US militaries kicked off joint exercises involving a combined 5,000 troops days before new US Secretary Hegseth's visit.

Africa

Ethiopian, Eritrean Officials Accused of War Crimes During Tigray Conflict

Staff Writer With AFP - March 24, 2025

Survivors of conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region have accused Ethiopian and Eritrean officials of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Middle East

Israel Presses Ground Offensive in Gaza

Staff Writer With AFP - March 23, 2025

Israel's military pressed ground operations across the Gaza Strip, urging Palestinians to flee an offensive in Rafah city nearly a week into a renewed assault on the Hamas-ruled territory.

Africa

Paramilitary Shelling Kills 3 in Omdurman After Sudan Army Gains: Medic

Staff Writer With AFP - March 23, 2025

Three civilians including two children were killed Sunday in an artillery attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on Omdurman, part of Greater Khartoum, a medical source told AFP.

Africa

Bomb Kills Two Members of Pro-Junta Armed Group in Mali

Staff Writer With AFP - March 23, 2025

Two members of an armed group allied to Mali's ruling junta were killed Saturday when their motorbike hit an improvised explosive device, according to a statement from their movement.

Europe

Russia Hopes for ‘Progress’ at Saudi Talks: Negotiator

Staff Writer With AFP - March 23, 2025

Moscow is hoping to achieve "some progress" at talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday, a Russian negotiator told state media before the United States meets delegations from both Ukraine and Russia in a bid to halt the three-year conflict.

Middle East

Iran Unveils Missile Systems on Strategic Gulf Islands

Staff Writer With AFP - March 23, 2025

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have unveiled new missile systems on three strategic islands in the Gulf, saying they can target nearby "enemy bases, vessels, and assets," state media reported Saturday.

Middle East

Israel Launches More Strikes on Lebanon After Rocket Fire

Staff Writer With AFP - March 23, 2025

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Lebanon in response to a rocket attack from across the border on Saturday, as militant group Hezbollah denied responsibility for the launch.

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