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8 November

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi speaks during a press conference in August, 2021

Iraqi PM Escapes ‘Assassination Attempt’ Drone Blast

Iraq's prime minister escaped unhurt from an "assassination attempt" in which an explosives-packed drone hit his Baghdad residence early Sunday.

5 November

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel to Build Cyprus Surveillance System

Cyprus signed a deal for Israel's military to build an electronic surveillance system, monitoring activity along the UN-patrolled Green Line.

5 November

Staff Writer With AFP

US to Sell Advanced Air-to-Air Missiles to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department announced the approval of the sale of $650 million worth of air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia to help the country protect itself from drone attacks.

4 November

Inder Singh Bisht

Israel Trials Giant Balloon-Based Early Missile Warning System

The Israel Missile Defense Organization has begun testing an aerostat-based early warning threat detection system to be deployed in northern Israel.

3 November

Staff Writer With AFP

Israeli Strikes Hit Syria Military Targets: Monitor

Israeli air strikes hit positions held by the Syrian government and its pro-Iranian allies near Damascus overnight, a war monitor said on Wednesday.

1 November

Staff Writer With AFP

Yemen Rebel Strike on Mosque Kills at Least 22: Officials

At least 22 people were killed in a Houthi rebel missile strike on a mosque south of the strategic Yemeni city of Marib, officials said on Monday.

Oct- 2021 -

29 October

Staff Writer With AFP

Saudi Coalition Says 105 Rebels Killed in Latest Yemen Strikes

The Saudi-led coalition said it killed 105 Houthi rebels in air strikes around Yemen's strategic city of Marib.

29 October

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkey Pressing US for F-16 Fighters After F-35 Plan Killed

The United States is discussing Turkey's request to buy F-16 fighters after a deal for more advanced F-35s was scrapped, officials said.

28 October

Inder Singh Bisht

Canadian Defense Firm Goes Bust After Turkish Arms Embargo

Canadian defense firm Telemus Systems Inc. has filed for bankruptcy months after Ottawa canceled export permits for military goods and technologies to Turkey.

28 October