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Asia Pacific
China, Philippines Vow ‘Friendly’ Handling of Maritime Spats
Beijing and Manila vowed to resolve maritime disagreements through consultation, during a visit by Philippine President to the Chinese capital.
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Europe
Poland Signs Deal for Abrams Tanks From US
The Polish government on Wednesday signed a deal to buy 116 Abrams tanks from the US as it builds up its army amid the war raging in Ukraine.
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Europe
Putin Sends Hypersonic Missile Ship to Train in Atlantic, Indian Oceans
President Putin presided over the launch of a warship armed with new hypersonic cruise missiles on a training mission to the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and the Mediterranean.
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Air
Two Rockets Target US Army Base in Eastern Syria: CENTCOM
Two rockets were fired at an army base in eastern Syria hosting a US-led anti-jihadist coalition, causing no casualties or damage, the US military said.
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Middle East
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Shot Dead in Tehran: State Media
A member of Iran's Revolutionary Guards was shot dead outside his house in Tehran, state media reported.
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Africa
Nine Killed in Central Somalia Car Bombings
At least nine people were killed and several others wounded in simultaneous car bomb attacks in a town in central Somalia.
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Europe
Russia Says Toll From Ukraine Strike Rises to 89
The toll from a Ukrainian New Year strike in Makiivka has risen to 89, Moscow said, after Russians gathered to mourn the troops.
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Asia Pacific
Myanmar Junta Marks Independence Day With Show of Force, Mass Pardons
Myanmar's junta announced an amnesty for 7,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day following a show of force in the capital.
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Asia Pacific
South Korea May Scrap Buffer Zone Pact After North’s Drone Incursion
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said he would consider suspending a 2018 agreement that created maritime buffer zones with the North.
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Africa
Two Firefighters, Three Civilians Killed in Mali Attack: Ministry
Two firefighters and three civilians were killed in an attack in southeastern Mali, the ministry of security and civil protection said.
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