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Kenya police killed in IED explosion near Somalia border

At least eight Kenyan police officers were killed when their vehicle was struck by an IED during a patrol in…

Staff Writer With AFP

Saudi Arabia extradites 5 to Sri Lanka in connection with Easter bombings

Five Sri Lankans wanted in connection with the Easter bombings that killed 258 people were arrested in Saudi Arabia and…

Staff Writer With AFP

France’s Naval Group and Italian Fincantieri sign joint venture deal

French shipbuilders Naval Group and Italy's Fincantieri signed an agreement to create an 50-50 joint venture

Staff Writer With AFP

Raqqa security deteriorates as US drawdown threatens northern Syria stability

The drawdown of US troops from Syria has made Coalition allies’ sustained commitment to the counter-ISIS mission significantly more difficult

Jared Szuba

Gulf tensions escalate as US accuses Iran of attacking tankers

The United States accused Iran of carrying out attacks that left two tankers ablaze in the Gulf of Oman

Staff Writer With AFP

Vietnam air force pilots killed in Yak-52 plane crash

Two pilots were killed in Vietnam after their Yak-52 military trainer plane crashed during a training session

Staff Writer With AFP

Islamic State attacks Nigeria military base in Kareto, killing commander

Islamic State claimed fighters from its West Africa Province affiliate attacked a military base in the northern Borno state town…

Fergus Kelly

Islamic State arrival in Mozambique further complicates Cabo Delgado violence

Islamic State claimed its first presence in Mozambique, attributing a June clash with the army near Mocimboa da Praia to…

Robert Postings

Citing increased demand, US Special Operations orders 7 additional MH-47G Chinooks from Boeing

US Special Operations Command awarded Boeing a $194 million contract modification for seven additional MH-47G Chinook helicopters citing increased demand

Staff Writer With AFP

Not all ‘child soldiers’ carry guns, but all need support

Current programs that help former child soldiers focus on helping combatants, but many boys and girls in armed groups do…

Anna Varfolomeeva