Two close associates of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been remanded in custody for three days, following their arrest on Monday by Israeli police in connection with an investigation into suspected unlawful ties between…
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Finland to exit landmines treaty and hike defense spending given Russia threat, prime minister says
by adminNATO member Finland plans to quit a global convention banning anti-personnel landmines and boost defense spending to at least 3% of GDP by 2029 in response to the evolving military threat from Russia, the government…
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Israel announces expansion of military operation in Gaza to seize ‘large areas’ of land, ordering residents to leave
by adminIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday a major expansion of the military’s operation in Gaza involving the seizure of large areas of land that would be “incorporated into Israel’s security zones.” The operation would…
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China’s military launches live-fire exercise in escalation of ongoing surprise drills near Taiwan
by adminThe Chinese military practiced live-fire strikes in the East China Sea in an escalation of ongoing surprise drills near Taiwan, the People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theater Command said in a statement Wednesday. China’s armed forces…
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Bakeries close across Gaza as World Food Programme warns food supplies are set to run out in two weeks
by adminAll bakeries in Gaza have closed due to a severe lack of fuel and flour caused by Israel’s near month-long blockade of humanitarian aid, according to local authorities. “The occupation has forced all bakeries to…
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Palestinian man tortured to death by Hamas militants after criticizing group and attending protests, family says
by adminA 22-year-old Palestinian man was tortured and killed by Hamas militants after he criticized the group publicly and participated in rare anti-Hamas protests in Gaza, his family said. Hassan said his brother had altercations with…
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Hundreds of men and women stand in rows, divided by nationality, in the courtyard of a white-walled compound, flanked by armed guards in fatigues. The group were among around 7,000 people recently released from scam…
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US approves sale of 20 US F-16 fighter jets to Philippines as Washington tightens key Asian alliance
by adminThe United States has approved the potential sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to Manila, giving the key US ally in the Indo-Pacific a major upgrade to its air force just days after US Defense…
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US moves B-2 stealth bombers to Indian Ocean island in massive show of force to Houthis, Iran
by adminThe Pentagon has sent at least six B-2 bombers – 30% of the US Air Force’s stealth bomber fleet – to the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia, in what analysts have called a message…
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Buildings in Myanmar are continuing to collapse five days after a powerful earthquake struck the country, creating perilous conditions for rescuers as they attempt to extricate survivors from the rubble. More than 2,700 people were…