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Europe
Putin Says Ukraine War Winding Down, Blasts West for Backing Kyiv
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said the war in Ukraine was winding down.
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Middle East
Iran’s Guards Threaten US Mideast Sites as Trump Awaits Tehran Response
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards threatened Saturday to target US sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media reported, as Washington was left waiting for Tehran's response to its latest negotiating position.
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Asia Pacific
Taiwan’s Parliament Approves $25B Defense Spending Bill
Taiwan's parliament approved a $25 billion defense spending bill on Friday that opposition lawmakers say will be used for US weapons, following months of political wrangling.
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Europe
Poland Signs $52B EU Defense Loan Deal to Modernize Military
Poland on Friday became the first country to sign a loan agreement with the European Commission to fund the modernization of its military and arms industry, under which it will receive nearly $52 billion.
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Middle East
Saudi Banned US Use of Bases, Airspace for Hormuz Operation: Sources
Saudi Arabia prohibited the US from using its airspace and bases on its territory to launch operations for its brief bid to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, two Saudi sources told AFP on Friday.
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Europe
Ukraine, Russia Confirm US-Brokered Three-Day Truce, Prisoner Swap
Russia and Ukraine confirmed on Friday a US-brokered truce and a large prisoner swap over May 9-11, when Moscow celebrates its World War II victory.
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Asia Pacific
North Korea to Deploy New Artillery Along Border With South
North Korea plans to deploy a new type of artillery along its southern border, potentially putting Seoul within striking range as Pyongyang deepens its hostility towards South Korea.
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Europe
Russia Says Intercepted Drones as Its Unilateral Truce Begins
Russia said Friday it intercepted drones bound for Moscow after warning of a potential retaliatory strike on Kyiv despite a two-day unilateral ceasefire it declared around its World War II victory holiday.
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Europe
Russia Says ‘Indignant’ Over Ally Armenia Hosting Zelensky, Summons Envoy
Russia said Thursday that it was "indignant" over its ally Armenia hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a European summit earlier this week.
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Europe
Defense Giant Rheinmetall Makes Offer for Further Shipyard
German arms maker Rheinmetall said Thursday it had made an offer for a further shipyard as the influential defense giant deepens its push into naval systems.
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