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Africa
DR Congo to Scrap Emergency Measures in North Kivu, Ituri
The Democratic Republic of Congo will gradually roll back military administration in North Kivu and Ituri where the government has been battling armed groups.
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Middle East
UK Deploys Force to East Mediterranean to Back Israel: PM Office
The British government will send two Royal Navy ships and surveillance aircraft to the eastern Mediterranean to support Israel, the prime minister's office said.
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Europe
Turkey ‘Stands By’ Deal on Sweden Joining NATO: Stoltenberg
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Turkey remains committed to a deal to ratify Sweden's membership of the military alliance.
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Europe
Czechs, Denmark Team Up to Send Tanks, Firearms to Ukraine
The Czech Republic and Denmark will send armored vehicles and tanks and thousands of firearms to Ukraine as part of a joint project.
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Middle East
Israel Prepares ‘Ground Maneuver’ Against Hamas but No Decision Yet: Army
The Israeli army is preparing for a ground assault on Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip but its political leaders have not yet taken a decision.
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Asia Pacific
China Ups ‘Military Intimidation,’ Taiwan Defense Minister Says
Taiwan's defense minister said China has stepped up "military intimidation" this year by flying an increased number of warplanes around the island and accelerating the deployment of ballistic missiles.
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Air
Russia and Kyrgyzstan to Create Shared Air Defense System
Kyrgyzstan's parliament ratified an agreement for a common air defence system with Russia.
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Americas
Hamas Attack on Israel Adds to Ukraine Aid Fears
The recent attacks on Israel by Palestinian militant group Hamas have raised concerns about the ability of the US to fund two crises simultaneously, given the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Europe
Nearly 500M Euros Pledged for Ukraine Demining
Ukraine called for greater global support to help demine large swathes of the war-torn country.
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Europe
Turkey Takes Command of NATO Peacekeepers in Kosovo
Turkey took command for the first time of the NATO-led force in Kosovo to a backdrop of a volatile situation in the country's north.
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