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Europe
Lithuania to Spend $1.2B to Fortify Russia, Belarus Border
Lithuania will spend $1.2 billion to fortify its border with Russia and Belarus, including to purchase anti-tank mines, the NATO member on the alliance's eastern flank said on Monday.
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Asia Pacific
Pakistan Conducts Second Missile Test Since Renewed India Standoff
The Pakistan military said on Monday it had conducted a missile test with a range of 120 kilometers (75 miles), the second launch in two days as tensions with India have soared over disputed Kashmir.
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Middle East
Israel Cabinet Approves Plan Including Gaza ‘Conquest’: Official
Israel's security cabinet approved a plan to expand military operations in Gaza, including the "conquest" of the Palestinian territory and a push for its residents to leave, an official said Monday.
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Africa
Togo Nationals Captured With Russian Forces on Ukraine Front: Govt
Togo nationals have been "captured and detained" by Ukrainian armed forces after taking part "in military operations alongside Russian armed forces," Togolese authorities said.
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Europe
Russia Says Repels Four Drones Flying Towards Moscow
Russian authorities on Monday said defense forces had repelled four drones heading towards Moscow, days before foreign leaders are due to gather for a military parade on the capital's Red Square.
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Middle East
Houthis Report US Strikes After Israel Vows Revenge for Airport Attack
Yemen's Houthi rebels on Monday blamed Washington for around 10 strikes in and around the capital Sanaa after a missile fired by the Iran-backed group struck the area of Israel's main airport.
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Africa
Jihadists Kill at Least 11 Soldiers in Nigeria: Military
Fighters affiliated with Islamic State killed at least 11 soldiers in an attack on their base in Yobe state, northeast Nigeria, military sources said.
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Africa
Sudan Paramilitaries Launch First Attack on de Facto Capital: Army
Sudanese paramilitaries struck Port Sudan on the Red Sea coast, the army said, in the first attack on the seat of the army-aligned government in the country's two-year war.
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Europe
Zelensky Says Does ‘Not Believe’ Russian Truce Promises
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he did "not believe" Russia would adhere to a coming three-day truce to coincide with Moscow's Victory Day celebrations.
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Arms
Iran Unveils New Ballistic Missile With 1,200 Km Range
Iran unveiled a new solid-fuel ballistic missile with a range of 1,200 kilometers (745 miles), state television reported.
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