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Europe
Switzerland Block Transfer of Arms From Spain to Ukraine
Switzerland said it had blocked Spain from sending Swiss-made anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine, in line with its strict military neutrality.
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Europe
Russia Likely Lost Half Its Heavy Tanks in Ukraine: US
Half of Russia's main battle tanks have likely been destroyed or captured by Ukraine, a senior US defense official said.
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Middle East
IS Attack in Central Syria Kills 11, Mostly Civilians: Monitor
At least 11 people, mostly civilians, were killed in a central Syria attack blamed on the Islamic State group, a war monitor said Sunday.
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Europe
NATO Chief’s Departure Plan Relaunches Succession Race
The NATO alliance confirmed that its long-serving chief would leave office in October, launching a new round of speculation about his successor.
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Air
Ukraine Reports ‘Massive’ Russian Attacks
Ukraine reported missile and drone attacks, a day after President Volodymyr Zelensky visited European countries to push for long-range weapons.
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Africa
Attempted Bombing in North Ghana Fuels Jihadist Fears
Criminals in northern Ghana tried to blow up a bridge in a region where the government fears spillover from a jihadist war across the border in Burkina Faso.
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Europe
Russia Acting to Destabilize Moldova: Chisinau
Moldova said Russia was acting to destabilize the ex-Soviet country, following comments by Zelensky that Kyiv had intercepted a plan by Moscow.
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Air
Germany to Give Slovakia Mantis Air Defense Systems
Germany will give Bratislava two sets of the MANTIS air defense system to protect Slovakia's eastern border with Ukraine.
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Asia Pacific
China Can Be Deterred Through Decade on Invading Taiwan: US Official
A senior US official voiced optimism that China could be deterred from invading Taiwan over this decade, a contrast to more dire predictions from Washington.
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Asia Pacific
Philippines’ Marcos Strikes Defense, Infrastructure Deals in Tokyo
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos hailed new defense and other deals signed with Japan in Tokyo.
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