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Europe
‘Be a Real Man’: Russian Army Launches Recruitment Drive
Moscow has launched an aggressive military recruitment campaign as Ukraine gears up for counter-offensives.
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Terrorism
Al-Qaeda Group Claims Deadly Mali Attacks
An Al-Qaeda affiliated jihadist group has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in the center of Mali, saying dozens of soldiers and Russian "mercenaries" were killed or wounded.
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Europe
Russia Hosts Talks With Iran, Syria, Turkey
Russia's defense minister hosted four-way talks aimed at normalizing ties between Ankara and Damascus, which were severed at the start of Syria's civil war in 2011.
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Asia Pacific
Taliban Kill IS ‘Mastermind’ of Kabul Airport Attack: White House
The Taliban government has killed the alleged mastermind of a devastating suicide bomb attack at the Kabul airport during the chaotic withdrawal of US forces in 2021, the White House said.
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Middle East
Decrease in IS Attacks in Iraq, Syria: Coalition
The international coalition fighting Islamic State in Iraq and Syria said there has been a "reduction in attacks" by jihadists in both countries this year.
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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
‘Ukrainian’ Drone Found Outside Moscow
A Ukrainian drone has reportedly been found outside Moscow, leading local authorities to call off a Victory Day parade for security reasons.
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Europe
Czechs Move to Hike Military Spending to NATO Level
The Czech parliament's lower house approved government-backed legislation to increase the country's military spending to the level required by NATO.
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Africa
Blinken Says Sudan Rivals Agree to 72-Hour Ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sudan's warring generals had agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire.
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Africa
Mali Army Conducts Operations in North and Center
Mali's army said it had arrested "12 terrorists" in the troubled northeast, where militants affiliated with IS have widened their control, but Tuareg ex-rebels claimed the fighters were theirs.
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Asia Pacific
China, Singapore to Hold Joint Naval Drills
China and Singapore will hold joint naval drills this week, Beijing's defense ministry said.
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