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Europe
Norway to Join France-Led Nuclear Deterrence Program
The leaders of France and Norway said on Wednesday that Oslo will join a Paris-led nuclear deterrence scheme to bolster security on the continent.
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Middle East
Trump Board of Peace’s Official Gaza Fund Is Empty
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has no cash in its official Gaza reconstruction fund, a source familiar with the board told AFP, despite member countries pledging billions of dollars.
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Americas
Canada Chooses Sweden’s Saab in Defense Deal Over US Rivals
Canada is moving ahead with the Swedish firm Saab on procuring a new fleet of Arctic surveillance aircraft, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday, choosing the Stockholm-based company over US competitors.
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Asia Pacific
China Issues New Rules to Keep Senior Military Officials in Check
China has issued new measures to enforce discipline for top military officials, the latest push in President Xi Jinping's years-long effort to purge corruption from the armed forces.
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Asia Pacific
North Korea Tests New Multi-Purpose Missile Launch System: KCNA
North Korea said Wednesday it had tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launching system and a multiple tactical cruise missile weapon system.
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Middle East
New Strikes Threaten Ceasefires in Iran, Lebanon
Tehran on Tuesday accused Washington of breaching their ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight US strikes, while Israeli bombardment in Lebanon left dozens dead, threatening an increasingly fragile truce there.
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Europe
Poland, UK to Sign Defense Treaty
Poland and the UK on Tuesday hailed a new defense treaty to be signed in London, expanding cooperation between the NATO allies to counter security threats, including from Russia.
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Middle East
Undeclared Chemical Weapons Found in Syria: OPCW
Dozens of undeclared chemical weapons have been found in Syria, a global watchdog said on Tuesday, in its monthly report on its activities in the country.
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Asia Pacific
‘Quad’ Ministers ‘Seriously Concerned’ Over South, East China Seas
The US, India, Japan and Australia voiced joint concern on Tuesday over the South and East China Seas, warning Beijing without naming it against any assertive moves.
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Asia Pacific
South Korea Says It Will Build Nuclear-Powered Submarines at Home
South Korea will build its nuclear-powered submarines at home, the defense minister said on Tuesday, with a plan to launch its first vessel in the mid-2030s.
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