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US Navy plane flies through Taiwan Strait, China carries out more drills

US Navy plane flies through Taiwan Strait, China carries out more drills

July 13, 2023July 14, 2023 · World News

TAIPEI, July 13 (Reuters) – Chinese fighter jets monitored a U.S. Navy patrol plane that flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Thursday, as China carried out a…

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Vietnam bans ‘Barbie’ movie over South China Sea map

Vietnam bans ‘Barbie’ movie over South China Sea map

July 3, 2023July 6, 2023 · World News

HANOI, July 3 (Reuters) – Vietnam has banned Warner Bros’ highly-anticipated film “Barbie” from domestic distribution over a scene featuring a map that shows China’s unilaterally claimed territory…

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Israeli troops and drones hit Jenin in major West Bank operation

Israeli troops and drones hit Jenin in major West Bank operation

July 3, 2023July 5, 2023 · World News

Hundreds of Israeli troops in one of biggest operations in years Drone strikes target building in Jenin refugee camp Gunfire and explosions heard for hours as drones circle…

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How Sweden and Finland could help NATO contain Russia

How Sweden and Finland could help NATO contain Russia

July 3, 2023July 5, 2023 · World News

TORNIO, Finland/KARLSKRONA, Sweden, July 3 (Reuters) – High above a railway bridge spanning a foaming river just outside the Arctic Circle, Finnish construction workers hammer away at a…

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Russia asks IAEA to ensure Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant security

Russia asks IAEA to ensure Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant security

June 23, 2023June 24, 2023 · World News

June 23 (Reuters) – Russia urged the International Atomic Energy Agency on Friday to ensure Ukraine does not shell the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, saying it was otherwise…

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Ukraine signals main push in counteroffensive is yet to come

Ukraine signals main push in counteroffensive is yet to come

June 23, 2023June 25, 2023 · World News

Ukrainian general reports “tangible success” in south Ukraine is in early stages of counteroffensive Officials signal that main part of offensive lies ahead President orders audit into recruitment…

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Russia accuses mercenary chief of armed mutiny after he vows to punish top brass

Russia accuses mercenary chief of armed mutiny after he vows to punish top brass

June 23, 2023June 26, 2023 · World News

Prigozhin says army bombed his men, vows ‘justice’ Moscow accuses him of calling for armed mutiny Wagner chief takes feud with top brass to new level Prigozhin earlier…

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Russian missile attack kills 11 in Ukrainian president’s hometown

Russian missile attack kills 11 in Ukrainian president’s hometown

June 13, 2023June 14, 2023 · World News

Apartment block and warehouses hit in missile attack President Zelenskiy condemns strike on his hometown Air strike is latest of many since Russia invaded KRYVYI RIH, Ukraine, June…

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Putin ponders: Should Russia try to take Kyiv again?

Putin ponders: Should Russia try to take Kyiv again?

June 13, 2023June 15, 2023 · World News

Putin: No need for new mobilisation, for now Putin: No need for martial law Says Ukraine’s counteroffensive has failed so far Putin: Russia may create ‘sanitary zone’ in…

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Russia releases video of captured German tanks, U.S. fighting vehicles in Ukraine

Russia releases video of captured German tanks, U.S. fighting vehicles in Ukraine

June 13, 2023June 15, 2023 · World News

June 13 (Reuters) – Russia’s Defence Ministry released video footage on Tuesday of what it said were German-made Leopard tanks and U.S.-made Bradley Fighting Vehicles captured by Russian…

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China rebukes US, Canadian navies for Taiwan Strait transit

China rebukes US, Canadian navies for Taiwan Strait transit

June 3, 2023June 3, 2023 · World News

TAIPEI, June 3 (Reuters) – China’s military rebuked the United States and Canada for “deliberately provoking risk” after the countries’ navies staged a rare joint sailing through the…

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Massive US aircraft carrier sails into Oslo for NATO exercises

Massive US aircraft carrier sails into Oslo for NATO exercises

May 24, 2023May 26, 2023 · World News

OSLO, May 24 (Reuters) – The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, sailed into Oslo on Wednesday, a first for such a U.S. ship, in…

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Russia says Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles from Britain to attack Luhansk

Russia says Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles from Britain to attack Luhansk

May 14, 2023May 14, 2023 · World News

[1/3] A view shows an industrial building destroyed, according to Russian-installed officials, by a Ukrainian missile strike in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Luhansk, Russian-controlled… Read more…

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Russia says two commanders killed as Kyiv wages Bakhmut offensive

Russia says two commanders killed as Kyiv wages Bakhmut offensive

May 14, 2023May 17, 2023 · World News

May 14 (Reuters) – Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Sunday that two of its military commanders were killed in eastern Ukraine, as Kyiv’s forces renewed efforts to break…

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Russia’s war on Ukraine latest: Zelenskiy visits war crimes court in The Hague

Russia’s war on Ukraine latest: Zelenskiy visits war crimes court in The Hague

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 · World News

May 3 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited the International Criminal Courtin The Hague, which in March issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for…

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Drones attack Ukrainian capital, Moscow says US behind Kremlin drone

Drones attack Ukrainian capital, Moscow says US behind Kremlin drone

May 4, 2023May 7, 2023 · World News

White House, Kyiv deny Russian accusations Zelenskiy visits The Hague, says Putin must face justice Diplomats work on extending Black Sea grains deal KYIV, May 4 (Reuters) –…

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Russia says U.S. was behind Kremlin drone attack, drawing quick denial

Russia says U.S. was behind Kremlin drone attack, drawing quick denial

May 4, 2023May 7, 2023 · World News

Kremlin administration shifts focus from Kyiv to Washington Allegation goes beyond previous accusations against U.S. Washington denies accusation Security experts: incident implausible as assassination attempt Incident came six…

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Philippines’ Marcos to seek specifics from Biden on US defence commitment

Philippines’ Marcos to seek specifics from Biden on US defence commitment

April 24, 2023April 25, 2023 · World News

MANILA, April 24 (Reuters) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday said he will press U.S. counterpart Joe Biden to make clear the extent of Washington’s commitment…

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S.Korea’s Yoon to meet Biden as doubts grow over nuclear umbrella

S.Korea’s Yoon to meet Biden as doubts grow over nuclear umbrella

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 · World News

SEOUL, April 24 (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol set off on Monday for the United States and a summit with President Joe Biden at a…

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Explainer: What is solid-fuel technology, and why is North Korea eager to develop it?

Explainer: What is solid-fuel technology, and why is North Korea eager to develop it?

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 · World News

SEOUL, April 14 (Reuters) – North Korea says it has tested a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), its first known use of the propellant in a longer-range…

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