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Asia Pacific
Iran Unveils Hypersonic Missile Hailing Deterrent Boost
Iran unveiled an intermediate range ballistic missile capable of traveling at hypersonic speeds of up to 15 times the speed of sound, state television reported.
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Asia Pacific
Taliban Provincial Governor Killed in Suicide Attack: Officials
The acting governor of an Afghan province was killed by a suicide bomber, officials said, months after the region's police chief was killed in a similar attack claimed by IS.
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Americas
Biden Crosses Fingers for Ukraine Counteroffensive
US President Joe Biden wished Ukraine well in its expected counteroffensive against Russia's invasion, crossing his fingers to show support.
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Asia Pacific
US and India Agree Defense Industry Cooperation Plan
The United States and India agreed a roadmap for military industrial cooperation, as New Delhi seeks to reduce its reliance on Russia.
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Arms
Belgium Quizzes Ukraine Over Arms Used in Russia Attack
Belgium is seeking explanations from Ukraine over reports that Belgian-made weapons were used by anti-Kremlin fighters in Russia.
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Africa
Uganda Says 54 Peacekeepers Killed in Somalia Attack
Some 54 Ugandan peacekeepers died when militants besieged an African Union base in Somalia last week, Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni said.
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Europe
Russia Says Repelled ‘Large-Scale’ Ukraine Offensive in Donetsk
Russia's military said it had repelled "a large-scale offensive" by Ukrainian forces in Moscow-annexed Donetsk.
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Americas
US, Canadian Warships Sail Through Taiwan Strait
US and Canadian warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait, both navies said, in a joint mission through the sensitive waterway.
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Middle East
Three Israel Soldiers, Egypt Security Force Member Killed in Border Shootings
An Egyptian "policeman" killed three Israeli soldiers in a rare exchange of fire near the border between the two countries.
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Asia Pacific
Germany Tells China to Stop Poaching Ex-Air Force Pilots
Germany asked China to stop recruiting former Luftwaffe pilots to train its own air force, fearing they could reveal NATO secrets.
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