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Israeli forces kill protesting Palestinians in Gaza as US opens embassy in Jerusalem

Israeli forces shot and killed Palestinian protesters along the frontier with Gaza as mass protests erupted against the inauguration of…

Joanne Stocker

G5 Sahel force ready to launch operations, Niger’s defense minister says

The G5 Sahel joint force is ready to deploy to fight armed extremists in the region, Niger's defense minister Kalla Moutari said,…

Fergus Kelly

Indonesia: Suicide bombings by a single family strike Surabaya churches, killing at least 13

A series of coordinated suicide bomb attacks perpetrated by a single family struck churches in Surabaya, Indonesia, killing at least 13…

Fergus Kelly

Will the Korean Spring bring a just peace?

The stunning pace of diplomatic events on the Korean Peninsula are hopeful but beg many questions. Colonel David Murphy asks:…

David Murphy

At least 19 killed as insurgents attack Myanmar security forces near China border

At least 19 people were killed and 29 injured in northern Myanmar when TNLA insurgents attacked government security posts and…

Fergus Kelly

US reviewing Somalia raid after reports of civilian casualties

The U.S. military's Africa Command said it is reviewing a May 9 raid in the Lower Shabelle after locals reported…

Staff Writer With AFP

Raytheon awarded $242 million Rolling Airframe Missile contract

Raytheon has been awarded a $242 million contract for Rolling Airframe Missile guided missile round packs for the U.S. Navy, Qatar,…

Fergus Kelly

Training and command issues highlighted in Pentagon’s Niger ambush probe

An investigation into last year's deadly assault on U.S. and local forces in Niger uncovered a series of avoidable blunders…

Staff Writer With AFP

No right to fail: evolution of Ukrainian defense since 2014

If Russia’s disinformation and cyber weapons are the hallmark of its 5GW offense, the civic enthusiasm of Ukrainian citizens is…

Opinion Editor

Israel strikes dozens of ‘Iranian military targets’ in Syria overnight

Israel said it hit dozens of Iranian military targets in Syria overnight, including one where a rocket attack on the…

Joanne Stocker