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Asia Pacific
US Launched Recent Air Strikes in Afghanistan: Pentagon
The United States recently carried out air strikes as it backed the Afghan army's bid to repel a Taliban offensive, the Pentagon said Thursday.
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Air
With Cutting-Edge Hypersonics, Russia Leads in New Arms Race
The Avangard, the Kinzhal and now the Zircon — Russia is leading the race to develop a range of new hypersonic weapons that President Vladimir Putin has dubbed "invincible".
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Asia Pacific
Tajikistan Tests Combat Readiness as Taliban Advances
Tajikistan checked the combat readiness of its armed forces as the Taliban continue to make sweeping gains in neighboring Afghanistan.
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Air
Israeli Missiles Shot Down in Syria: State Media
Syria's air defenses intercepted Israeli missiles over Homs province early Thursday, the second airstrike this week.
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Air
US Launches Air Strike Targeting Al Shabaab in Somalia
The US military conducted an air strike against Al-Qaeda affiliated Al Shabaab jihadists on Tuesday, the first since President Joe Biden took office.
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Air
Russia Unveils Stealth Fighter Jet ‘The Checkmate’ to Compete With F-35s
Russia unveiled its new Sukhoi stealth fighter jet designed to compete with the US F-35 and capable of striking six targets simultaneously.
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Air
Israeli Missiles in Northern Syria Kill 5 Regime Fighters: Monitor
Israeli strikes in northern Syria have killed five pro-Iran fighters allied to the Damascus regime, a Britain-based war monitor said Tuesday.
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Europe
Russia’s S-500 Missile System Hits Test Target
Russia has successfully test-fired its new S-500 air defense missile systems at a southern training range and hit a high-speed ballistic target.
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Asia Pacific
IS Claims Iraq Market Suicide Bombing That Killed Nearly 30
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that ripped through a busy market in the Iraqi capital ahead of Eid holiday celebrations, killing nearly 30 people.
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Asia Pacific
Rocket Attack On Afghan Capital as President Gives Eid Speech
At least three rockets landed in the Afghan capital ahead of a speech by President Ashraf Ghani marking the start of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.
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