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Asia Pacific
Taiwan Leader Warns Countries in Region ‘Next’ in Case of China Attack
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te warned that countries in the region would be China's next targets should Beijing seize the democratic island, as he insisted on the need for Taiwan to dramatically shore up its defenses.
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War
Kenya FM to Visit Russia Over Forced Conscripts in Ukraine
Kenya said Tuesday its foreign minister would go to Moscow next month after condemning recruiters luring Kenyans to Russia with promises of lucrative jobs, only to send them to Ukraine's front lines as "cannon fodder."
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Africa
UN Seeks ‘Security Guarantees’ to Monitor DRC Ceasefire
The UN on Tuesday sought "security guarantees" from warring parties in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to enable its soldiers to use a key airport for monitoring a planned ceasefire.
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War
Russian Strike on Ukraine Kills Four, Including Toddlers: Official
A Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Bogodukhiv killed three children and their father, an official said on Wednesday.
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Terrorism
Dutch Arrest 15 for ‘Spreading Islamic State Propaganda’
Dutch police said Tuesday they had arrested 15 people suspected of spreading Islamic State propaganda on TikTok, accusing them of trying to "incite others to commit terrorist crimes."
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Arctic
UK to Double Troops in Norway to Defend Against ‘Rising’ Russian Threat
Britain announced Wednesday it will boost its troops stationed in Norway and play a "vital" role in a NATO Arctic mission in face of "rising Russian threat."
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Terrorism
UK Police Arrest Teen Suspect After Double Stabbing at School
UK police said Tuesday they were questioning a teenager suspected of stabbing two boys at a London school, as counter-terrorism officers took over the investigation.
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Asia Pacific
Australia Charges Two Chinese Nationals With Foreign Interference
Australian police said Wednesday they have charged two Chinese nationals with foreign interference, accusing them of spying on a Buddhist group at the behest of police in China.
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Africa
US Deploys 200 Troops to Train Nigerian Military
The United States will deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train its armed forces in their fight against jihadist groups, Nigerian and US officials said Tuesday, as Washington increases military cooperation with the West African country.
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Terrorism
Gunmen Kidnap 9 Catholic Worshippers at Night Prayers in Nigeria: Police
Gunmen seized nine worshippers from a Catholic church during Sunday night prayers in restive central Nigeria, police said, in the latest bout of kidnappings in Africa's most populous country.
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