South Sudan warring parties agree ceasefire, African Union chair says
South Sudan's government and several armed groups agreed a ceasefire from December 24, the latest push to end a four…
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Russia and Turkey finalize S-400 air defense missile system deal
Russia says it has completed negotiations with Turkey for the sale of an S-400 air defence missile system, with delivery…
New peace talks on Syria begin in the Kazakh capital
A new round of Syria peace talks backed by powerbrokers Russia, Iran and Turkey kicked off in Kazakhstan's capital Astana…
US licenses export of lethal arms to Ukraine – State Dept. official
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has approved commercial sale of lethal defensive weapons to Ukraine.
13 winners share A$19 million in Australia’s Counter Improvised Threats Grand Challenge
Australia's Counter Improvised Threats Grand Challenge aims to develop a single prototype threat detection and defeat system
Philippine navy chief sacked for ‘jeopardising’ frigate deal
The commander of the Philippine Navy was sacked for "insubordination" after he jeopardised a 15.5 billion-peso ($308 million) project for…
US State Department approves $200 million sale of F-16 services to Poland
The U.S. State Department approved the $200 million sale of F-16 aircraft support and sustainment services to Poland
Saudi Arabia claims it intercepted Yemen rebel missile over Riyadh
Saudi Arabia said it shot down a ballistic missile Tuesday over Riyadh fired from Yemen by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
UN renews aid to Syria opposition areas as Russia abstains
The UN Security Council on Tuesday voted to renew cross-border aid deliveries to Syria's opposition-held areas but Russia, China and…
US airstrike targeting al-Shabaab in Somalia kills 8
A U.S. airstrike targeting Al Qaeda affiliate al-Shabaab conducted on Friday, December 15, killed eight people, the U.S. military's Africa…