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China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea
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Almost 100 troops injured in recent weeks, Pentagon admits, as Iran launches reprisals on US allies
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US military releases footage of tenth consecutive night of strikes on Iran
US Central Command (CENTCOM) released footage of its forces launching the latest round of strikes against Iran.…
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Lebanese return to ‘pilot zone’ villages they say Israel never occupied
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Tropical Storm Bertha threatens US Gulf coast
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A series of diplomatic consultations in Cairo underscores the Horn of Africa's growing strategic importance.…
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MSF demands Israel release detained Palestinian healthcare workers
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Iran war live: US launches 10th night of strikes; Tehran attacks Kuwait
Explosions reported in Iran's Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, Chabahar and Konarak as US launches new wave of attacks.…
US attacks Iran for tenth consecutive night
Washington vows revenge for US military casualties and Iran claims attacks on US sites across the region.…
Trump imposes 50% US tariffs on some Canadian goods, citing discrimination
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