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25 Civilians Killed in Niger’s Lawless West

Suspected jihadists killed 25 civilians in Niger in a lawless desert region near the border with Mali.

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Azerbaijan Says 7 Killed in Border Clashes With Armenia

Seven Azerbaijani troops have been killed in border clashes with Armenia near the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

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Swiss MPs to Probe Decision to Buy F-35 Fighters

A Swiss parliamentary committee will probe the government's decision to purchase 36 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets to replace its aging fleet.

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India Receives Initial Russian S-400s Amid US Opposition

India is set to take delivery of its first Russian S-400 anti-aircraft surface-to-air missile systems next month despite strong US opposition.

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US Slams Russia for ‘Irresponsible’ Space Missile Test

The United States denounced Russia for conducting a "dangerous and irresponsible" missile strike.

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Taliban Launch Operation Against IS in Southern Afghanistan

The Taliban have launched a crackdown on suspected Islamic State hideouts in southern Afghanistan.

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Armenia, Azerbaijan Accuse Each Other of Opening Fire

Armenia and Azerbaijan mutually accused each other of opening fire near the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

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Gulf States in First Joint Naval Exercises With Israel

The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have launched joint naval exercises with Israel for the first time, amid tensions with Iran.

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US Slaps Sanctions on Cambodians Over Naval Base

The US slapped sanctions on two Cambodian officials over a US-funded naval base that is increasingly being renovated for use by China, alleging corruption.

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China’s Xi Warns of ‘Cold War-Era’ Tensions in Asia-Pacific

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against a return to Cold War-era tensions in the Asia-Pacific, urging greater cooperation on pandemic recovery and climate change.

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