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Africa
More Than 30 People in DR Congo Killed by Islamic State Group: UN
More than 30 people were killed in the DR Congo in attacks attributed to a rebel group affiliated with the Islamic State jihadist group.
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Europe
Russia’s Wagner Chief Says Cemetery for Fighters ‘Growing’
The head of Russian mercenary outfit Wagner said his forces continue to suffer losses, as a video showed him visiting a cemetery where the group's fighters are buried.
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Middle East
Iran, Saudi Arabia Vow to Bring Mideast ‘Security, Stability’
Top diplomats from Middle East rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing, resuming diplomatic relations and pledging to work together to bring "security and stability" to their turbulent region.
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Air
Israel Strikes Gaza After Rocket Salvo From Lebanese Soil
Israel launched air strikes on the Gaza Strip after vowing to retaliate over a barrage of cross-border rockets fired from Lebanon, which it blamed on Palestinian groups.
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Americas
Room Service? US Special Forces Nab Wrong Guest in Mock Hotel Raid
US special forces burst into the wrong hotel room in the middle of the night and detained a sleeping guest during a training exercise.
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Africa
Suspected Jihadists Kill Five in Mali
Suspected jihadists killed five people at a checkpoint in southern Mali, a senior official in the regional governorate said.
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Asia Pacific
US, South Korea Hold Air Drills Involving B-52H Strategic Bomber
South Korea and the United States staged joint air drills involving at least one US nuclear-capable B-52H strategic bomber, Seoul's military said.
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Europe
Latvia Reinstates Mandatory Military Service for Men
Latvia's parliament voted to reinstate compulsory military service for young men starting next year in response to regional security risks amid neighboring Russia's war on Ukraine.
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Asia Pacific
China Vows ‘Resolute’ Response to High-Level US Meet With Taiwan Leader
China's foreign ministry condemned the meeting between US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen in California.
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Asia Pacific
Japan Changes Rules to Allow Aid to Foreign Militaries
Japan will begin offering aid to the militaries of "like-minded countries" under new rules, as Tokyo builds a more proactive defense strategy to address growing regional threats.
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