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Europe
British Destroyer Sent to Gulf to Bolster Security
Britain announced that it is sending one of its most advanced naval vessels to the Gulf to shore up its presence in the region.
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Americas
US Condemns ‘Unsafe’ Iran Drone Flight Near Carrier
The United States condemned an Iranian drone flight near the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier the previous day as "unsafe" and "unprofessional."
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Asia Pacific
Taiwan Leader Says China Invasion Unlikely for Now
China is not likely to consider a major invasion of Taiwan for now due to domestic challenges, the island's president said, although Beijing is trying to sway its upcoming election.
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Arms
EU Defense Spending at Record 240B Euros in 2022
EU military spending reached a record 240 billion euros last year in the face of Russia's war on Ukraine, the bloc's defense agency said.
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Middle East
US Warship Shoots Down Drone Launched by Houthis From Yemen
A US Navy warship shot down a drone on Wednesday launched from a part of Yemen controlled by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
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Cyber
Google Opens Biggest European Cyber Center
Google opened its largest cybersecurity center in Europe, warning that cyberattacks were becoming increasingly common.
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Europe
Russia Ramping Up Attacks in Donetsk Region
Russian forces were ramping up attacks in eastern Ukraine, Moscow and Kyiv said, as they vie to secure elusive territorial gains before the end of the year.
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Asia Pacific
Myanmar Military Pounds Rakhine Town During Clashes
Myanmar's military is carrying out a sustained offensive involving fighter jets to regain control of a key town from an armed ethnic minority group.
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Americas
No Attacks on US Troops Since Israel-Hamas Truce: Pentagon
The near-daily attacks on US forces in Iraq and Syria have stopped since a truce between Israel and Hamas went into effect last week, the Pentagon said.
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Arms
NATO Allies Vow to Stay Firm on Arming Ukraine
NATO members urged each other not to let up in backing Ukraine's fight against Russia, amid doubts over US support and a bloody stalemate on the ground.
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