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US Navy Seizes Guns It Says Heading From Iran to Yemen

The US Navy has seized 1,400 AK-47 rifles and ammunition from a fishing boat it claimed was smuggling weapons from Iran to Houthi rebels in war-torn Yemen.

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West Accuses Moscow of ‘Escalation’ at Ukraine Border Ahead of Talks

Several western countries accused Russia of "escalating" the tense situation at the border with Ukraine. 

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US Navy Orders 36 More TH-73A Helicopters

The US Navy has ordered an additional 36 TH-73A helicopters, bringing the total number of units on order to 104.

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AUKUS Promises an Effective Check on China in the South Pacific 

The AUKUS pact between the US, UK, and Australia will provide an effective check against Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific.

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Two Rockets Fired at Baghdad’s Green Zone: Army

Two Katyusha rockets early Sunday targeted the ultra-secure Green Zone in Baghdad that houses the US embassy, Iraq's security forces said.

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Congress Must Get F-35 Engine Effort Right

Modernization efforts of the F-35 Lightning II engine must ensure efficiency, enhance national security, and deliver the best results for American taxpayers.

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IS Plot in Morocco Foiled With US Help: Officials

Moroccan security forces with US support have foiled a suspected bomb plot by Islamic State and arrested an alleged supporter of the outlawed organization.

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US Senate Passes $770B Defense Bill for Biden to Sign

The US Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act, authorizing $770 billion for defense spending.

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US Warns Mali on Accepting Russia’s Wagner Mercenaries

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Mali's military rulers not to accept Russia's Wagner mercenaries.

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UAE Protests Stringent Biden Conditions for Jet Fighters

The UAE threatened to scrap its mega-purchase of US F-35 fighter jets, protesting stringent conditions amid Washington's concerns on China.

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