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Middle East
Israel Calls Up Tens of Thousands of Reservists for Gaza Offensive
Israel was issuing orders to call up tens of thousands of reservists ahead of an expanded offensive in Gaza, Israeli media reported.
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Americas
US to Stage Military Parade on June 14, Trump’s Birthday
The US will stage a military parade on June 14 to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the US Army, with the event also falling on President Trump's 79th birthday.
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Asia Pacific
Gunman Kills Three in Thailand’s Conflict-Hit South
A gunman has shot dead three people including a child in Thailand's insurgency-hit south, police said, as authorities pursued the suspect.
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Air
US Approves F-16 Training, Parts to Ukraine
President Donald Trump's administration approved a deal with Ukraine for training and equipment on F-16 jets, whose delivery former President Joe Biden green-lighted following Russia's invasion.
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Middle East
Israel Military Says Deployed in Southern Syria in Support of Druze
Israel's military said its forces deployed in southern Syria were ready to protect the Druze minority, following recent sectarian clashes.
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War
Activists Say Drones Hit Aid Boat Heading for Gaza, Blame Israel
A group of activists organizing an aid boat for Gaza said it was attacked on Friday by drones in international waters off Malta as they headed towards the Palestinian territory, accusing Israel of attacking the vessel.
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Cyber
Greece Arrests Man on Suspicion of Spying for Russia
Greek authorities have arrested a man in the strategic port city of Alexandroupolis on suspicion of photographing supply convoys on behalf of Russia, police said.
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Terrorism
Nigeria Governors Urge Army to Rethink Anti-Jihadist Strategy
State governors in northeast Nigeria on Thursday called on government security forces to rethink their counter-insurgency strategy, after more than 100 people were killed last month in jihadist attacks.
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Nuclear
US Expects Iran Talks but Trump Presses Sanctions
The United States said Thursday it expected new nuclear talks to take place soon with Iran but President Donald Trump vowed to enforce sanctions and called for global boycott of "any amount" of Iranian oil or petrochemicals.
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Terrorism
Israel Vows ‘Significant Force’ if Syria Govt Fails to Protect Druze
Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Thursday that Israel will respond forcefully if Syria's Islamist-led government fails to protect the Druze minority, after two days of deadly sectarian clashes near Damascus.
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