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11 July

Mali Army, Russian Paramilitary Allies Retake Northern Town

Mali's army has regained control of the key northern town of Anefis after fighting against rebel militants for nearly a week, separatists and the military said.

11 July

Arms

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass – Members of the Massachusetts National Guard 1st Weapons of Mass Destruction, Civil Support Team provide real time updates to the incident commander, during an evaluation training event at the Emerald Square Mall, November 7, 2024. The evaluation took place over two days in North Attleboro and tested the CST on their ability to respond to an incident involving a variety of WMDs. The CST's mission is to support civil authorities at a domestic incident site by identifying chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or high-yield explosives, agents, and substances, assessing current and projected consequences, and advising response measures. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Eaton)

Staff Writer With AFP

US Delivers First Payments to ‘Havana Syndrome’ Victims

The US government has issued the first ever compensation payments to personnel affected by so-called "Havana Syndrome," the mysterious ailment reported by American diplomats in Cuba's capital.

11 July

Nuclear

Military vehicles carrying HQ-9 medium- to long-range surface-to-air missiles march past the Tiananmen Rostrum during the military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in Beijing, China, 3 September 2015. China has pledged to cut the number of troops in its army by 300,000, in an unexpected announcement made by Chinese president Xi Jinping on Thursday (3 September 2015). Xi disclosed the news during a speech made before the beginning of a huge military parade in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, held to mark the end of World War II and celebrate China's victory over Japan. Xi said that a 13% cut would be made in the country's 2.3 million-armed forces, stressing that China was committed to peace, although he gave no indication of when it would be implemented. "War is like a mirror," he said. "Looking at it helps us better understand the value of peace. China will remain committed to peaceful development. We Chinese love peace." China has cut the size of its military three times since the 1980s, according to media reports. (Photo by Ge jinfh / Imaginechina via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

Pacific Islands Reject Missile Test in ‘Blue Continent’

Pacific Islands denounced China's ballistic missile test because they say it landed in the heart of their shared "blue continent."

11 July

Asia Pacific

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon. Photo: Indian Prime Minister's Office

Staff Writer With AFP

New Zealand, India Strike ‘Milestone’ Strategic Partnership

New Zealand and India announced a "strategic partnership" encompassing defense and security, during a landmark visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

11 July

Terrorism

Staff Writer With AFP

Nearly 50 Abducted Pupils, Teachers Rescued in Nigeria

Dozens of schoolchildren kidnapped during a rare attack in southwestern Nigeria 56 days ago have been rescued, the presidency said.

11 July

War

Ukrainian service member seen at the site of fighting with a Russian raiding group

Staff Writer With AFP

Russian Missile Strikes Wound Six in Kyiv

Ukraine said Russian missile strikes on Kyiv wounded six people, as Moscow escalates attacks on the Ukrainian capital.

10 July

Air

Bea Castañeda

Frontline Fighter: The F-16 Fighting Falcon Guide

This guide explores how the F-16 Fighting Falcon became one of the world's most successful fighter aircraft, tracing its development and service history.

10 July

Europe