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M23 Fighters Seize DR Congo Mining Town: Local Sources

Staff Writer With AFP -
Fighters from the Rwanda-backed M23 movement seized control of a key mining settlement in Democratic Republic of Congo, their latest advance in the country's war-torn east, local sources said on Sunday.
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Middle East

Displaced Gazans Head Home Through Rubble as Israel-Hamas Truce Begins

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Thousands of displaced, war-weary Gazans set off across the devastated Palestinian territory to return to their home areas on Sunday, after a long-awaited truce between Israel and Hamas took effect following an initial delay.
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Middle East

Iran Guards Unveil Underground Naval Base

Staff Writer With AFP -
The naval arm of Iran's Revolutionary Guards unveiled an underground base housing dozens of assault boats equipped with missile launchers in footage aired by state television on Saturday.
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Europe

Russian Attacks Kill Six Across Ukraine, Kyiv Says

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A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital killed three people on Saturday, Ukrainian leaders said, branding it a "heinous" attack, while Moscow described it as "retaliation."
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Americas

US Pledges $117M in Aid to Lebanon Military

Staff Writer With AFP -
The US announced it would donate more than $117 million in security assistance for Lebanon's armed forces.
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Middle East

Syria’s Kurds Say 4 Civilians Killed in Turkish Attack

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Syria's semi-autonomous Kurdish administration accused Turkey of killing four civilians in the Manbij area, where clashes have raged for weeks over control of a strategic dam.
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Europe

Lithuania Says Will Spend 5-6% of GDP on Defense in 2026-2030

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Lithuania plans to spend an annual five to six percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on defense from 2026 to 2030, the Baltic NATO member's president said Friday.
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Americas

39 Dead in Colombia Guerilla Violence, Govt Suspends Peace Talks

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At least 39 people have been killed in violence involving leftwing guerillas near Colombia's restive border with Venezuela, authorities said Friday, prompting the government to suspend high-stakes peace talks with the group.
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Air

French Patrol Aircraft Threatened by Russian Military: Minister

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A French maritime patrol aircraft was the object of an "intimidation attempt" this week by the Russian military over the Baltic Sea, France said Friday, calling the incident "unacceptable."
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Asia Pacific

Philippine Navy Holds Exercise Near China-Controlled Reef

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The Philippine Navy said its warships held exercises Friday in the South China Sea as part of its efforts to assert its sovereign rights over waters also claimed by Beijing.
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Europe

Russian Attack Kills Four in Kyiv: City’s Military Administration

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A Russian attack has killed four people and injured three in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, the city's military administration said Saturday.
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Middle East

Israeli Government Approves Gaza Ceasefire Deal

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Israel's cabinet voted to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal on Saturday, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, ending days of uncertainty about whether the truce would go into effect this weekend.
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Air

Netherlands Buys Patriot Parts to Replenish Ukraine Deliveries

Inder Singh Bisht -
The Netherlands has contracted Raytheon to supply Patriot air defense system parts to replenish an earlier Patriot donation to Ukraine.
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Air

Norway Flies First F-35 Fighter Jets Using Synthetic Aviation Turbine Fuels

Giulia Bernacchi -
Norwegian F-35 fighter jets have completed their first flight using synthetic aviation turbine fuels at Ørland Air Station.
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Air

UK to Send Novel Mobile Air Defense System to Ukraine 

Inder Singh Bisht -
Ukraine is set to receive a recently-developed ground-based air defense system from the UK to shore up defenses against Russian attacks.
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Air

Solar Group Tests India’s First Counter-Drone Swarm System

Inder Singh Bisht -
India’s Solar Group has tested a kinetic counter drone swarm system being developed for the Indian Army.
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