Conflict

India Launches Strikes on Pakistan, Islamabad Vows to ‘Settle the Score’

India and Pakistan exchanged heavy artillery along their contested frontier on Wednesday, after New Delhi launched missile strikes on its arch-rival in a major escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors.

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Drones Strike Airport, Army Base in Wartime Capital Port Sudan: Officials

Drones targeted the airport and an army base in Sudan's wartime capital Port Sudan on Tuesday, airport and security officials said, the third straight day the army-aligned government's seat of power has come under attack.

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Lithuania to Spend $1.2B to Fortify Russia, Belarus Border

Lithuania will spend $1.2 billion to fortify its border with Russia and Belarus, including to purchase anti-tank mines, the NATO member on the alliance's eastern flank said on Monday.

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Activists Say Drones Hit Aid Boat Heading for Gaza, Blame Israel

A group of activists organizing an aid boat for Gaza said it was attacked on Friday by drones in international waters off Malta as they headed towards the Palestinian territory, accusing Israel of attacking the vessel.

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Nigeria Governors Urge Army to Rethink Anti-Jihadist Strategy

State governors in northeast Nigeria on Thursday called on government security forces to rethink their counter-insurgency strategy, after more than 100 people were killed last month in jihadist attacks.

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Israel Vows ‘Significant Force’ if Syria Govt Fails to Protect Druze

Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Thursday that Israel will respond forcefully if Syria's Islamist-led government fails to protect the Druze minority, after two days of deadly sectarian clashes near Damascus.

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Pakistan Says India Planning Strike After Deadly Kashmir Attack

Pakistan said on Wednesday it had "credible intelligence" that India was planning an imminent military strike and vowed to retaliate, as the United States appeals to both sides to de-escalate after a deadly attack in Kashmir.

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Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russian-Occupied Town Kills Seven

A Ukrainian drone strike on a market in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in the Kherson region in southern Ukraine killed seven people.

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Sudan Paramilitaries Kill at Least 165 in Darfur City Over 10 Days: Activists

Sudan's paramilitaries have killed at least 165 civilians in 10 days in their assault on El-Fasher, the last major city in Darfur to elude their control.

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Lebanese Army Dismantled ‘Over 90%’ of Hezbollah Infrastructure Near Israel: Security Official

The Lebanese army has dismantled "over 90 percent" of Hezbollah's infrastructure near the border with Israel since a November ceasefire, a security official said.

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