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Pakistan militant attack kills 10 frontier police, ministry says
Pakistan militant attack kills 10 frontier police, ministry says
Four killed in militant attack in India's Kashmir

Four killed in militant attack in India's Kashmir
US State Dept OKs possible sale of TOW missiles to Saudi Arabia, Pentagon says
US State Dept OKs possible sale of TOW missiles to Saudi Arabia, Pentagon says
US targets Sudan weapons procurement director with sanctions, Treasury says

US targets Sudan weapons procurement director with sanctions, Treasury says
Taiwan president to visit frontline islands with China for battle anniversary

Taiwan president to visit frontline islands with China for battle anniversary
Putin says Middle East is on the brink of full-scale war

Putin says Middle East is on the brink of full-scale war
Ukrainian artist adorns Kyiv high-rises with images of fallen soldiers

Ukrainian artist adorns Kyiv high-rises with images of fallen soldiers
South Korea's Yoon, Poland's Duda condemn N.Korea troop dispatch to Russia

South Korea's Yoon, Poland's Duda condemn N.Korea troop dispatch to Russia
Indonesia says Chinese vessel twice driven away after disrupting energy survey
Indonesia says Chinese vessel twice driven away after disrupting energy survey
Hamas wants Russia to push Palestinian president towards unity government for post-war Gaza

Hamas wants Russia to push Palestinian president towards unity government for post-war Gaza
New Zealand military eyes patrol ship to replace dive vessel that sank
New Zealand military eyes patrol ship to replace dive vessel that sank
Turkey hits PKK targets in northern Iraq, Syria after deadly attack in Ankara
Turkey hits PKK targets in northern Iraq, Syria after deadly attack in Ankara
US assesses at least 3,000 North Korean soldiers being trained in Russia, US official says
US assesses at least 3,000 North Korean soldiers being trained in Russia, US official says
Iran strike will show your force, Israel's defence chief tells pilots

Iran strike will show your force, Israel's defence chief tells pilots
US has not seen evidence of Hezbollah cash bunker under Beirut hospital, Pentagon chief says

US has not seen evidence of Hezbollah cash bunker under Beirut hospital, Pentagon chief says
War-scarred Ukrainians receive aesthetic treatment for free

War-scarred Ukrainians receive aesthetic treatment for free
Senior Hamas official arrives in Russia, RIA reports
Senior Hamas official arrives in Russia, RIA reports
Incoming EU foreign policy chief Kallas warns against Russia and China

Incoming EU foreign policy chief Kallas warns against Russia and China
Analysis-Poland leads NATO on defence spend - but can it afford it?

Analysis-Poland leads NATO on defence spend - but can it afford it?
Israel's military confirms killing of Lebanon Hezbollah's Hashem Safieddine

Israel's military confirms killing of Lebanon Hezbollah's Hashem Safieddine
Xi meets Putin in Kazan, Chinese state media says

Xi meets Putin in Kazan, Chinese state media says
Israel arrests seven Jerusalem residents over alleged Iran assassination plot
Israel arrests seven Jerusalem residents over alleged Iran assassination plot
Analysis-Italy's low defence spending could cramp Meloni's style if Trump wins US vote

Analysis-Italy's low defence spending could cramp Meloni's style if Trump wins US vote
Taiwan says live fire China drills may be part of a 'deterrence' effect

Taiwan says live fire China drills may be part of a 'deterrence' effect
Australia says $4.7 billion long-range missile deal to boost deterrence

Australia says $4.7 billion long-range missile deal to boost deterrence
US Treasury official speaks to Palestinian Authority PM about economic stability

US Treasury official speaks to Palestinian Authority PM about economic stability
Iran tells UN: Biden has signaled US approval, support for attack on Iran

Iran tells UN: Biden has signaled US approval, support for attack on Iran
Zelenskiy says US preparing aid package to finance production of Ukrainian drones

Zelenskiy says US preparing aid package to finance production of Ukrainian drones
Israel busts spy ring acting for Iran, security services say

Israel busts spy ring acting for Iran, security services say
Germany inaugurates Baltic Sea naval HQ amid rising tensions with Moscow

Germany inaugurates Baltic Sea naval HQ amid rising tensions with Moscow
NATO's Rutte: North Korea sending troops to Ukraine would escalate conflict

NATO's Rutte: North Korea sending troops to Ukraine would escalate conflict
US says THAAD anti-missile system is 'in place' in Israel

US says THAAD anti-missile system is 'in place' in Israel
Ukraine attacks forced Black Sea Fleet to move warships from Sevastopol, Russian official says

Ukraine attacks forced Black Sea Fleet to move warships from Sevastopol, Russian official says
Ukraine says it struck Russian military airfield, explosives factory

Ukraine says it struck Russian military airfield, explosives factory
China boosts export controls on dual use items, state media says

China boosts export controls on dual use items, state media says
Ukraine says North Korean troop involvement is 'huge' escalation risk

Ukraine says North Korean troop involvement is 'huge' escalation risk
China's Xi urges missile troops to boost deterrence, combat capabilities

China's Xi urges missile troops to boost deterrence, combat capabilities
Britain's King Charles gets Australia honorary rank before naval review

Britain's King Charles gets Australia honorary rank before naval review
US State Department approves sale of tactical missiles to Japan for $360 million

US State Department approves sale of tactical missiles to Japan for $360 million
NATO would need to agree conditions for Ukraine invitation, Dutch minister says

NATO would need to agree conditions for Ukraine invitation, Dutch minister says
Ukraine to work on proposals for possible weapons exports, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine to work on proposals for possible weapons exports, Zelenskiy says
Putin says Russia won't let Ukraine obtain nuclear weapons

Putin says Russia won't let Ukraine obtain nuclear weapons
Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions

Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions
Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña

Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña
Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations

Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis
‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest

‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club

How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago