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33 Civilians Killed in Burkina Faso ‘Terrorist’ Attack

At least 33 people were killed when gunmen opened fire on vegetable farmers in a jihadist-hit region of Burkina Faso.

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Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect After Five Days of Deadly Fighting

A ceasefire was in effect on the Gaza Strip, drawing people back into the streets after five days of cross-border exchanges.

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Russia Says UK Long-Range Missiles for Kyiv ‘Extremely Hostile’ Act

Russia said a decision by the UK to deliver Storm Shadow long-range missiles to Ukraine was an extremely hostile move.

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Rheinmetall to Help Maintain Weapons in Ukraine

Rheinmetall said it will form a joint venture with Ukraine's state weapons manufacturer to maintain military vehicles in Ukraine.

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US to Send Reinforcements to Gulf After Iran Ship Threats: W.House

The US said it was sending reinforcements to the Gulf after what it called increasing harassment by Iran of ships in the oil-rich waters.

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Army, ‘Foreign’ Fighters Killed 500 in Mali in March 2022: UN Report

The Malian army and foreign fighters executed at least 500 people during an anti-jihadist operation in Mali in March 2022.

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Israel’s David’s Sling Air Defense System Makes First Operational Intercept

Israel’s David’s Sling air and missile defense system intercepted a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip on Wednesday afternoon.

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Russia to Deploy New Kamikaze Drone in Ukraine

Russia will soon start deploying a new kamikaze drone in Ukraine for combat and reconnaissance missions.

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Rafael Unveils Anti-Torpedo Suite for Surface Vessels 

Rafael subsidiary DSIT Solutions unveiled a torpedo defense suite for surface vessels.

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US Confirms Patriot in Ukraine Shot Down Russian Hypersonic Missile

The US has confirmed that the Ukrainian military shot down a Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missile using the Patriot air defense system.

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