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Indonesian militants in Papua liberate a kidnapped New Zealand pilot.
Over a year and a half ago, Phillip Mehrtens was kidnapped by the insurgent group known as the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB). More than a year and a…
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Tensions escalate as Israel launches airstrikes against Lebanon after rocket attack the previous day
Israeli military and Lebanese officials said that on Thursday Israel launched a rare airstrike against its northern neighbors, thus intensifying…
Russia increases its arms supply to Central Asia amid the chaos in Afghanistan
Russia increased its supply of weapons and military equipment to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan during the fighting in Afghanistan, Interfax quoted…
The United States wants Pakistan to keep its borders in Afghanistan open to Displaced persons
The United States wants Pakistan to keep its borders with Afghanistan open to Afghan refugees. This request may exacerbate the…
After an alleged attack by Iran on an oil tanker, two rockets from Lebanon strike Israel, drawing Israeli retaliation
Two rockets launched from Lebanon struck Israel on Wednesday, who responded with artillery fire, amid heightened regional tensions over an alleged…
Violence and unrest increase as Taliban seize much of Helmand capital; army advises evacuation
The Taliban captured nine out of 10 districts of the Helmand provincial capital, army advised evacuation indicating more air strikes.…
Ultraconservative Raisi takes oath as Iran’s president, replacing moderate president Hassan Rouhani
The Ultraconservative Ebrahim Raisi was inaugurated on Tuesday as president of Iran, replacing moderate president Hassan Rouhani whose landmark achievement…
Palestinian families reject court proposals to recognize Israeli ownership of their land to stay in homes as ‘protected tenants’.
The Palestinian families threatened with eviction in East Jerusalem have rejected an offer that they rent their homes from a…
Afghan President Ghani blames the US for escalating violence in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani blamed the country’s deteriorating security on the US deciding “abruptly” to withdraw its troops. The war…
