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Israel Army Says Attempted to Intercept Missile Fired From Yemen

Staff Writer With AFP - January 14, 2025

Israel's military said early Tuesday it had tried several times to shoot down a missile fired from Yemen which sent sirens blaring across the center of the country.

Africa

Several IS Fighters Killed in Somalia’s Puntland State

Staff Writer With AFP - January 14, 2025

Somali security forces said they killed several Islamic State fighters and seized eight jihadist outposts during ongoing military operations in the semi-autonomous Puntland region.

Asia Pacific

Japan Hosts Chinese Military Delegation in Rare Visit

Staff Writer With AFP - January 14, 2025

Japan said Tuesday a Chinese military delegation was on a rare exchange visit as the Asian neighbors attempt to thaw frosty ties ahead of Donald Trump's return as US president.

Africa

Jihadists Kill at Least 40 Farmers in Northeast Nigeria

Staff Writer With AFP - January 14, 2025

Jihadists have killed at least 40 farmers in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state in the latest violence to hit the conflict-wrought region, a government official said Monday.

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Thousands of Drones for Ukraine Stuck in Lithuanian Warehouses: Report

Joe Saballa - January 14, 2025

Thousands of drones pledged to Ukraine remain stuck in Lithuanian warehouses, despite being scheduled for delivery by the end of 2024.

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German Police Probe Drone Sightings Over Military Sites

Staff Writer With AFP - January 14, 2025

German police said Monday they were investigating recent drone sightings over two military facilities, at a time when Russia's invasion of Ukraine has put the country on alert for espionage.

Africa

Power Outages in Sudan After Drone Attack on Major Dam

Staff Writer With AFP - January 13, 2025

The seat of Sudan's army-aligned government was without power on Monday, AFP correspondents said, after a drone attack blamed on paramilitaries hit a major hydroelectric dam in the war-torn country's north.

Arms

North Korea Fires Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Into Sea

Staff Writer With AFP - January 13, 2025

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea Tuesday, according to Seoul's military, in what experts said could be a message to US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration.

Europe

Russia Says Captured Ukrainian Village South of Pokrovsk

Staff Writer With AFP - January 13, 2025

Russia said Monday it captured an east Ukrainian mining village south of Pokrovsk, home to one of Ukraine's most important coal mines and where Russian troops have reached the outskirts.

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