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Indonesia readies up to 8,000 troops in first firm commitment to Gaza peacekeeping force Indonesia is training troops for a new peacekeeping force in Gaza, backing a key part of President Donald Trump’s postwar plan.

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Iran's military degraded by 12-day war with Israel, but still has significant capabilities Fears are rising of the outbreak of another war that could spread into a regional conflict in the Middle East as U.S.

Iran's military degraded by 12-day war with Israel, but still has significant capabilities
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Pushing for trade, preparing for war: A document reveals Vietnam's dual approach toward the US An internal document reveals Vietnam's military is preparing for a possible American war of aggression, viewing the U.S. as a "belligerent" power.

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Workers from Bangladesh sought jobs in Russia but instead got sent to combat in Ukraine An Associated Press investigation found that Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia by the false promise of civilian jobs and thrust onto the battlefield in the Ukraine war.

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Myanmar military using paramotors and gyrocopters for aerial attacks on civilians, opposition forces Myanmar's military is increasingly using paramotors and gyrocopters to attack civilians and anti-government forces, according to a new report.

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Fire at Cox's Bazar refugee camp in Bangladesh destroyed homes and displaced thousands of Rohingya A massive fire this week has destroyed hundreds of makeshift homes in a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, displacing more than 2,000 people.

apnews.com/article/coxs... at Cox's Bazar refugee camp in Bangladesh destroyed homes and displaced thousands of Rohingya

Davos LIVE: Canadian PM Mark Carney speaks at World Economic Forum YouTube video by Associated Press

Powerful words from Carney in Davos; received with a standing ovation.

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Free Starlink access for Iran seen as game changer for demonstrators getting their message out SpaceX's Starlink has dropped fees to help Iranian demonstrators share protest details globally, activists say.

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Rights groups slam Trump administration for ending Myanmar deportation protection as civil war rages Rights groups have criticized the Trump administration's decision to end deportation protections for Myanmar citizens.

apnews.com/article/myan... groups slam Trump administration for ending Myanmar deportation protection as civil war rages

Why AP is standing for your right to speak freely The executive editor of The Associated Press says the news organization is fighting for the right of the press and public to speak freely without being targeted by the government.

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China commissions new aircraft carrier as it seeks to extend power far from its coast China has commissioned its latest aircraft carrier after extensive sea trials, adding a ship to what is already the world’s largest navy and one that experts say will help it expand its influence and ...

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An American man and his son die after suffering stings from a swarm of wasps while ziplining in Laos An American man and his teenage son have died after they were stung by a swarm of wasps while ziplining in Laos last month.

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The King has approved the nomination of Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury

EU chief urges bloc members to sanction Russia's LNG exports European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU should slap new sanctions on Russia’s exports of liquefied natural gas, its shadow fleet of aging oil tankers and major energy companies ...

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AP Exclusive: Russia, Vietnam using energy profits to avoid possible US sanctions for arms deals Russia and Vietnam have developed a mechanism to conceal arms deal payments to avoid American and other Western sanctions, using profits from joint energy-sector ventures to pay for defense contracts,...

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Commercial shipping likely cut Red Sea cables that disrupted internet access, experts say Experts say a ship likely cut cables in the Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Commercial shipping likely cut Red Sea cables that disrupted internet access, experts say

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AP visit to Myanmar highlights its struggle to rebuild after an earthquake while a civil war rages An earthquake that killed more than 3,800 people in Myanmar in March unfolded as the country was already mired in a civil war, in which armed militias and pro-democracy forces are fighting the militar...

apnews.com/article/myan... visit to Myanmar highlights its struggle to rebuild after an earthquake while a civil war rages

China's military parade reveals new hypersonic missiles, drone submarines and ICBMs There was no shortage of pageantry at Wednesday’s military parade in Beijing, but beyond the spectacle, it also provided the first good look at China’s latest military hardware.

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"Alter Freund" und "lieber Freund" Xi und Putin präsentieren sich bei ihrem Treffen in Peking als innige Freunde - auch als Signal an den Westen.

"Alter Freund" und "lieber Freund" #China #XiJinping #Putin

‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Graham Greene Dies at 73 The First Nations actor, who appeared in “Dances With Wolves” and other Hollywood blockbusters, remained active in Canadian film, theater and television.

Graham Greene, a Canadian actor who portrayed Indigenous characters in “Dances With Wolves” and other Hollywood films, died on Monday in Ontario. He was 73.

Australian state bans plastic fish soy sauce bottles favored by sushi eaters A ban on fish-shaped soy sauce containers has come into force in the state of South Australia. Officials say restaurants will need to find sustainable alternative soy sauce receptacles following the b...

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American bombs in Iran also reverberate in China and North Korea President Donald Trump campaigned on keeping the United States out of foreign wars, but it didn’t take long to convince him to come to the direct aid of Israel.

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@dwnews: Thousands of protesters rallied in Bangkok to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over a border dispute with neighboring Cambodia. https://t.co/9GvioizKNO

APNewsAlert: WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says both #Israel and #Iran violated a ceasefire.

US strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites, inserting itself into Israel's war with Iran The United States has attacked three sites in Iran, inserting itself into Israel’s war aimed at destroying the Iranian nuclear program.

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Bundeswehr: Boris Pistorius hält bis zu 60.000 aktive Soldaten für nötig Angesichts der russischen Bedrohung will die Nato ihre Verteidigungsfähigkeiten massiv ausbauen. Laut Verteidigungsminister Pistorius muss die Bundeswehr dafür aufstocken – und zwar deutlich.

Angesichts der russischen Bedrohung will die Nato ihre Verteidigungsfähigkeiten massiv ausbauen. Laut Verteidigungsminister Pistorius muss die Bundeswehr dafür aufstocken – und zwar deutlich.

A soccer mystery: Why mighty China fails at the world's biggest sport China will be eliminated from soccer World Cup qualification if it fails to beat Indonesia on Thursday.

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South Korea’s new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with US and Japan South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung says he’ll pursue dialogue with North Korea while bolstering a trilateral partnership with the U.S. and Japan.

apnews.com/article/sout... Korea’s new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with US and Japan

Salvadoran court convicts 3 former army officers in the 1982 killing of 4 Dutch journalists Three former Salvadoran officers have been convicted for the 1982 killings of four Dutch journalists during the Central American nation’s civil war.

apnews.com/article/el-s... court convicts 3 former army officers in the 1982 killing of 4 Dutch journalists

Top defense officials say Ukraine war has blurred lines, exposing global threats Top security officials say China and North Korea’s support for Russia in its war against Ukraine has exposed how lines between regions have blurred, and the need for a global approach toward defense.

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