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US rejects visa for Serbia’s armed forces chief of staffUS rejects visa for Serbia’s armed forces chief of staff

US rejects visa for Serbia’s armed forces chief of staff

Serbia's defense minister says the visa rejection could have "negative consequences" for US-Serbia military relations

Fergus Kelly
US service member injured in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar provinceUS service member injured in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province

US service member injured in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province

A US service member was injured during operations in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, the NATO-led Resolute Support mission said.

Joanne Stocker
Italy foreign minister to visit Ukraine and Russia as OSCE chair to “intensify” negotiations to end conflictItaly foreign minister to visit Ukraine and Russia as OSCE chair to “intensify” negotiations to end conflict

Italy foreign minister to visit Ukraine and Russia as OSCE chair to “intensify” negotiations to end conflict

Italy's foreign minister said he will visit Ukraine and Russia as OSCE chair to "intensify" efforts to end the conflict…

Staff Writer With AFP
Local Taliban leaders reported killed in Nangarhar operationLocal Taliban leaders reported killed in Nangarhar operation

Local Taliban leaders reported killed in Nangarhar operation

Three local Taliban commanders were among 23 killed in an overnight military operation in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province

Joanne Stocker
On again? Talk of India-Israel Spike ATGM missile deal revived ahead of Netanyahu visitOn again? Talk of India-Israel Spike ATGM missile deal revived ahead of Netanyahu visit

On again? Talk of India-Israel Spike ATGM missile deal revived ahead of Netanyahu visit

India is again considering a purchase of Spike anti-tank guided missiles from Israel in a government-to-government deal that does not…

Fergus Kelly
Japan protests after Chinese naval frigate spotted near disputed islandsJapan protests after Chinese naval frigate spotted near disputed islands

Japan protests after Chinese naval frigate spotted near disputed islands

Japan protested after a Chinese naval frigate was spotted on patrol near the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.

Joanne Stocker
Greece intercepts Libya-bound ship carrying explosives from TurkeyGreece intercepts Libya-bound ship carrying explosives from Turkey

Greece intercepts Libya-bound ship carrying explosives from Turkey

The Greek Coast Guard seized a Tanzania-flagged freighter carrying explosive materials from Turkey to Libya's Misurata.

Anna Varfolomeeva
Colombia president suspends peace talks with ELN rebelsColombia president suspends peace talks with ELN rebels

Colombia president suspends peace talks with ELN rebels

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos suspended peace talks with ELN rebels in response to what he said were guerrilla attacks

Staff Writer With AFP
US airstrikes kill 3 ‘key’ al-Qaeda leaders in Yemen – PentagonUS airstrikes kill 3 ‘key’ al-Qaeda leaders in Yemen – Pentagon

US airstrikes kill 3 ‘key’ al-Qaeda leaders in Yemen – Pentagon

US airstrikes in Yemen killed three senior al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula leaders in Yemen, the Department of Defense said

Joanne Stocker
Turkey warns Iran and Russia over Idlib as Syria tensions mount ahead of Sochi and Geneva talksTurkey warns Iran and Russia over Idlib as Syria tensions mount ahead of Sochi and Geneva talks

Turkey warns Iran and Russia over Idlib as Syria tensions mount ahead of Sochi and Geneva talks

Turkey warned Iran and Russia to hold back the Syrian regime in rebel-held Idlib province, as tensions mounted ahead of…

Fergus Kelly