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China will support a democratic transition in Myanmar, says foreign minister
CHIANG MAI, Thailand - China will support a democratic transition in Myanmar and backs a regional plan to find a way out of the ongoing...
Aug 16, 20241 min read


Australia, NZ say AUKUS deal to boost security amid strategic challenges
SYDNEY - The leaders of Australia and New Zealand said on Friday the AUKUS trilateral defence pact would boost regional security and...
Aug 16, 20242 min read


In boost for AUKUS, US says Australia and UK export-controls comparable
WASHINGTON - The U.S. State Department told the U.S. Congress on Thursday that Australia, Britain and the United States now have...
Aug 16, 20243 min read


Sudan peace talks begin in Switzerland despite army's no-show
CAIRO - Talks aimed at ending Sudan's shattering 16-month-old civil war began on Wednesday in Switzerland although the absence of the...
Aug 16, 20242 min read


US State Dept OKs potential $5 billion sale of Patriot missiles to Germany
WASHINGTON - The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of up to 600 Patriot air defense missiles to NATO ally Germany for...
Aug 16, 20241 min read


Ukraine touts capture of large group of soldiers inside Russia
KYIV - Ukrainian special forces captured a group of more than 100 Russian soldiers on Wednesday during Kyiv's cross-border incursion into...
Aug 16, 20241 min read


Iraq says announcement on date for end to US-led coalition mission postponed
CAIRO - Iraq's foreign ministry said on Thursday that an announcement on an end date for the U.S.-led coalition's mission has been...
Aug 16, 20241 min read


Ukraine opens military office in occupied Kursk region, says it is still advancing
KYIV - Ukraine's top commander said on Thursday Kyiv had set up a military commandant's office in the occupied part of Russia's Kursk...
Aug 16, 20243 min read


Belarus' Lukashenko urges Russia and Ukraine to end war as Kursk incursion continues
LONDON - Russia and Ukraine should negotiate an end to their conflict to avoid the war spilling over into Belarus, President Alexander...
Aug 16, 20242 min read


Complications loom for US arms policy as Ukraine moves deeper into Russia
WASHINGTON - The U.S. so far deems Ukraine's surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk region a protective move appropriate for Kyiv to use...
Aug 16, 20243 min read


Turkey, Iraq sign accord on military, security, counter-terrorism cooperation
ANKARA - Turkey and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding on military, security and counter-terrorism cooperation, Turkish...
Aug 16, 20242 min read


US Senator Graham calls Ukraine's incursion into Russia 'bold', 'beautiful'
U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham called Ukraine's shock cross-border operation into Russia's Kursk region "brilliant" and "bold" in...
Aug 13, 20241 min read
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