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Africa
UN Approves New AU Force to Take on Al-Shabaab in Somalia
The UN Security Council has green-lighted a new African Union force in Somalia that is meant to take on the Islamist armed group Al-Shabaab.
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Sea
NATO to Boost Military Presence in Baltic After Cables ‘Sabotage’
NATO will bolster its military presence in the Baltic Sea after a suspected sabotage of an undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia.
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Africa
10 Civilians Killed in ‘Accidental’ Nigerian Army Strike
Airstrikes by Nigerian military targeting suspected jihadists killed 10 civilians and injured six others, local officials said.
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War
N. Korean Soldier Captured in Russia-Ukraine War Dies: Seoul
A North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine has died of his wounds, South Korea's spy agency said.
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Africa
France Hands Over First Base in Chad Amid Withdrawal
France has handed over its first military base as part of the withdrawal of its military from Chad, the French and Chadian militaries said.
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Middle East
Israeli Strikes Hit Yemen as Netanyahu Fires Warning
Israeli air strikes pummeled Sanaa's international airport and other targets in Yemen with Houthi rebel media reporting six deaths.
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Asia Pacific
Japan Govt Approves Record Budget for Aging Population, Defense
Japan's government approved a record budget for the next fiscal year, ramping up spending on defense to tackle regional threats.
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Middle East
UN Force Sounds Alarm Over Israeli ‘Destruction’ in South Lebanon
The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon expressed concern at the "continuing" damage done by Israeli forces despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah.
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Middle East
Syria Forces Carry Out Operation Against Pro-Assad Fighters: State Media
Syria's security forces launched an operation against pro-Assad fighters in the western province of Tartus, state media said.
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Asia Pacific
Taiwan President Office Holds First China ‘Expansion’ Simulation
Taiwan's Presidential Office has staged its first tabletop simulation to boost readiness against China's military "authoritarian expansion."
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