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9 December

Palestinians search for victims under rubble after Israeli strikes on Rafah in southern Gaza

Israel Pounds Gaza After US Blocks UN Ceasefire

Israel bombarded targets in Gaza after the United States blocked an extraordinary United Nations bid for a ceasefire in the war with Hamas.

8 December

Air

A destroyed school near the center of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Kharkiv Hit by Several Russian Missiles

Several Russian missiles hit the city of Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine, wounding one person and damaging residential buildings.

7 December

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Armenia, Azerbaijan Agree to Build Trust in Joint Statement

Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to take steps toward normalizing ties and to exchange prisoners of war, a joint statement by the countries said.

5 December

Americas

Joe Saballa

West Unable to Ramp Up Arms Production Amid Ukraine War: Report

Many Western weapons manufacturers were reportedly unable to ramp up production in 2022 despite increased demand due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

5 December

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Israeli Military Admits Two Civilian Deaths for Every Hamas Fighter in Gaza

Around two civilians have been killed for every dead Hamas fighter in the Gaza Strip, senior Israeli military officials admitted Monday.

3 December

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

UK to Start Gaza Surveillance Flights to Help Find Hostages

The UK's military will conduct surveillance flights over Gaza to help locate hostages held by Hamas since its October 7 attack on Israel, Britain's defense ministry confirmed.

3 December

Americas

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses media representatives during a press conference

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkey’s Erdogan Rejects US Pressure to Cut Hamas Ties

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pushed back against mounting US pressure to cut Ankara's historic ties with Hamas.

1 December

Europe

Joe Saballa

Russian Commander Killed by Own Landmine in Ukraine: Report

A top Russian commander recently died in Ukraine after being blown up by one of the landmines the invading forces had planted.

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29 November

Air

A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster arrived in Egypt on the 23rd of November 2023 to deliver UK Aid. The fourth UK aircraft carrying humanitarian aid landed in Al Arish, Egypt, for onward transfer to Gaza. The RAF flight carried 23 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including 4,500 blankets and 4,500 sleeping mats for distribution by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said: The RAF continues to deliver on the UKs commitment to helping those in need by operating flights into the region to provide urgent humanitarian support which will save civilian lives. The UK is driving international efforts to support the humanitarian response in Gaza, working closely alongside partners and allies to de-escalate the situation.

Rojoef Manuel

UK Flies More Humanitarian Aid to Egypt for Gaza

The UK Royal Air Force has made another airlift to Egypt to support Gaza civilians following Israel’s bombardment for several weeks.

29 November

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

Russians Asked to Donate Vapes for Parts to Make Drones: Report

College students in Russia are reportedly being asked to turn in their vaping pens so their components can be used to make more combat drones.

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