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Europe
Russia, Belarus Holding Snap Paratrooper Drills Near Polish Border
Belarus and Russia are holding joint military drills near Belarus' western border with EU member Poland where a migrant crisis is unfolding.
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Africa
Mozambique Launches New Force to Fight Islamist Unrest
Mozambique launched a special force of elite soldiers and police to combat an Islamist uprising that has threatened the country's lucrative natural gas projects.
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Middle East
Gulf States in First Joint Naval Exercises With Israel
The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have launched joint naval exercises with Israel for the first time, amid tensions with Iran.
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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Iran Drones ‘Splinters in Eyes’ of Enemies: General
Iran's drones have become "splinters in the eyes" of its enemies, the aerospace commander of the country's Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday.
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Europe
Turkey Parliament Extends Turkish Peacekeepers Presence in Azerbaijan
The Turkish parliament extended the deployment of Turkish peacekeeping forces in Azerbaijan for another year.
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Asia Pacific
US Slaps Sanctions on Cambodians Over Naval Base
The US slapped sanctions on two Cambodian officials over a US-funded naval base that is increasingly being renovated for use by China, alleging corruption.
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Asia Pacific
China’s Xi Warns of ‘Cold War-Era’ Tensions in Asia-Pacific
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against a return to Cold War-era tensions in the Asia-Pacific, urging greater cooperation on pandemic recovery and climate change.
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Africa
Morocco Says Keen to Turn Page on Western Sahara Conflict
Morocco wants to "turn the page definitively" on the Western Sahara conflict but without giving up its "legitimate rights" over the disputed territory, the country's foreign minister said.
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Africa
Egypt to Boost Troops in Restive Sinai After Israel Deal
Egypt is boosting troop numbers around Rafah in restive Sinai in the battle against Islamic State group militants, after striking a coordination deal with neighboring Israel.
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Africa
Burkina Soldier, 15 Jihadists Killed in Weekend Battle
One Burkina Faso soldier and around 15 jihadists died in fighting over the weekend, the army of the west African nation said.
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