Conflict

Taiwan Says ‘Willing’ to Talk to China as Island Boosts Defenses

Taiwan is prepared to talk to China as equals but it will continue to build up its defenses, the island's President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday as he marked his first year in office.

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Yemen’s Houthis Threaten Israeli Port Blockade

Yemen's Houthi rebels said they would imposed a "naval blockade" of the Israeli port of Haifa in response to Israel's escalation of the Gaza war.

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Kyiv Unveils Ukrainian-Made ‘Vespa-15’ Drone

Ukraine has unveiled the Vespa-15, a locally developed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for medium-range attacks.

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Israel Will ‘Take Control of All’ of Gaza, PM Says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel will “take control” of the whole of Gaza, as the military pressed a newly intensified campaign in the war-ravaged territory.

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Israel Says Intercepted Missile From Yemen, Houthis Claim Attack

The Israeli military said Sunday it had intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, where the Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed launching two missiles at Israel's main airport.

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EU Seeks New Defense Agreement With Australia

The European Union says it is seeking a defense partnership with Australia, as the bloc looks to forge a united international response to the Ukraine war and other global crises.

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Ukraine Says Russia Launched ‘Record’ Drone Attack

Ukraine said that Russia had launched a record number of drones at the country overnight, targeting various regions, including the capital Kyiv.

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Israel Launches Expanded Gaza Offensive Aimed at Defeating Hamas

Israel announced the early stages of an intensified operation in Gaza aimed at defeating Hamas, with 10 reported killed in fresh strikes in the Strip.

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Israel Threatens Houthi Leaders After Striking Yemen Ports

Israel threatened to target the leadership of Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels after the air force struck two rebel-held ports.

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M23 Fighters Expel Civilians to Rwanda

M23 fighters, which took control of DR Congo's key major town of Goma, set about expelling thousands of people they say are illegals from Rwanda.

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