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Americas
Philippines, US Coast Guards Join Military Drills in South China Sea
The Philippine and US coast guards participated for the first time in joint military drills, Manila's armed forces said Wednesday, joining broader exercises held by the two allies in the South China Sea.
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Air
Russia Says Intercepted 159 Ukrainian Drones: Statement
Russia intercepted 159 drones launched by Ukraine over 12 hours at several Russian regions, including Moscow, the military said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Air
Trump Unveils New Details on Planned ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield for US
US President Donald Trump unveiled new details Tuesday on his plan for a “Golden Dome” missile shield system to protect the country against attacks, saying it should be operational in about three years.
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Americas
US Expects Russia to Present Ukraine Ceasefire Terms Within Days
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday he expected Russia within days to present broad outlines for a ceasefire with Ukraine that would let Washington assess if Moscow is serious about peace.
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Africa
Sudan Army Says Khartoum State ‘Completely Free’ of Paramilitaries
The Sudanese army said on Tuesday it had dislodged rival paramilitaries from their last positions in Omdurman, part of the Sudanese capital, securing all of Khartoum state nearly two months after recapturing the capital's center.
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Air
NATO to Open New Air Command in Norway’s Far North
Norway announced Tuesday it had designated the small town of Bodo, north of the Arctic Circle, to permanently host a NATO air operations control center.
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Europe
Sweden Condemns Israel Plans to ‘Take Control of Gaza’
Sweden's foreign minister on Monday condemned Israel's plans to "take control" of the Gaza Strip, saying the move would violate international law.
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Asia Pacific
Taiwan Says ‘Willing’ to Talk to China as Island Boosts Defenses
Taiwan is prepared to talk to China as equals but it will continue to build up its defenses, the island's President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday as he marked his first year in office.
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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Denmark Detains Man Suspected of Seeking Drones for Hamas
A 28-year-old man was remanded in custody in Denmark on Monday on suspicions of purchasing drones to be used in a Hamas "terrorist attack," Danish intelligence said Monday.
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Middle East
Yemen’s Houthis Threaten Israeli Port Blockade
Yemen's Houthi rebels said they would imposed a "naval blockade" of the Israeli port of Haifa in response to Israel's escalation of the Gaza war.
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