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War
Israeli Strikes Hurt Iran, Further Escalation Possible: Analysts
While heeding US calls to steer clear of nuclear or oil infrastructure, Israel in its strikes on Iran inflicted severe damage on Iranian air defenses and missile capacities and could yet launch more widescale action against the Islamic republic, analysts say.
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Africa
Niger Inks Deal With Russia for Three Satellites
Niger signed a deal Friday with Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of Russia's Roscosmos space agency, to buy three satellites to boost security in the Sahel nation and its neighbours, all battling jihadist attacks.
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Middle East
Monitor Says Israel Strike on Syria Weapons Depots Kills 10
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 10 people, mostly civilians, were killed in Israeli strikes on Syria's Qusayr region bordering Lebanon.
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Asia Pacific
North Korea Says Test-Fire ‘Perfected’ New Solid-Fuel ICBM
North Korea's latest weapons test "perfected" its newest and most advanced solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile, state media said.
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Middle East
Blinken Says ‘Good Progress’ Made Toward Lebanon Ceasefire Deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that negotiators have made "good progress" toward a deal that would bring a ceasefire in Israel's offensive in Lebanon.
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Africa
UN Agrees to Wind Down Somalia Mission Over Next Two Years
The UN Security Council voted to begin a two-year withdrawal of its political mission in Somalia, which has been in the east African country for more than a decade.
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Middle East
Iran Says Missile Production Unaffected by Israel Strikes
Iran said on Wednesday that its production of missiles remained intact, following Israeli air strikes targeting military facilities last week.
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Europe
German Warships Avoid Red Sea Citing Houthi Threat
Two German naval ships are avoiding the Red Sea, where Yemen's Houthi rebels have attacked passing maritime traffic, and are instead sailing around Africa, the defense ministry said.
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Asia Pacific
Australia Launches Plan to Build Long-Range Guided Missiles
Australia will ramp up missile manufacturing under a plan unveiled by a top defense official, who said bolstering weapons stockpiles would help keep would-be foes at bay.
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Middle East
American Strikes Killed Up to 35 Jihadists in Syria: US Military
American air strikes killed up to 35 Islamic State group members in Syria earlier this week, the US military said.
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