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Europe
Russia Launches Massive Aerial Attack on Ukraine’s Energy Sector
Russia's army on Thursday launched a massive attack on Ukraine's energy sector, forcing emergency power outages as temperatures dropped to freezing across the country.
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Asia Pacific
Taiwan Holds Air, Sea Drills as Chinese Balloons Reported
Taiwan's military deployed aircraft, ships, and air defense missile systems in a drill on Thursday, as its defense ministry reported the detection of two Chinese balloons near the island.
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Europe
Russian Legislators Give Final Backing to Army Spending Surge
Lawmakers in Russia's upper house of parliament on Wednesday approved an almost 30 percent hike in defense spending next year, committing the country to yet more huge outlays as it wages its military offensive against Ukraine.
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Americas
US Struck Iran-Aligned Group’s Weapons Storage Facility in Syria: CENTCOM
The US military said Tuesday it conducted a strike against an unnamed Iranian-aligned group's weapons storage facility in Syria in response to an attack on American forces a day earlier.
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Europe
Ukraine Halts Use of Faulty Ammunition, Opens Probe
Ukraine's defense ministry on Tuesday said it had opened a probe into defective mortar shells being used against Russian forces and suspended their use, after a scandal emerged in the press.
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Europe
Ukrainian Delegation in South Korea to Discuss Arms Support: Reports
A Ukrainian delegation led by its defense chief was due in South Korea to meet President Yoon Suk Yeol and discuss Seoul's potential arms support for Kyiv.
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Middle East
Ceasefire Begins in Israel-Hezbollah War
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon took effect after more than a year of fighting that has killed thousands of people.
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War
‘Record’ Drone Barrage Pummels Ukraine as Missile Tensions Seethe
Russia launched 188 drones at Ukraine, amid rising tensions after Moscow fired a nuclear-capable missile that could reach European cities.
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Africa
DR Congo and Rwanda Advance Peace Process
Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have signed a document to advance the peace process in the DRC's east, ceasefire-broker Angola said.
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Asia Pacific
US Military Aircraft Flies Over Sensitive Taiwan Strait
A US military patrol plane flew on politically sensitive waters between China and Taiwan, seeking to reinforce the airspace as international.
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