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Sweden says to give Ukraine $682 mn military aid

Sweden said Tuesday it would give 7.1 billion kronor ($682 million) worth of military equipment to Ukraine, in a boost…

Putin gifts Kim Jong Un a Russian-made car as ties between leaders strengthen

SEOUL, Feb 20, 2024 (AFP) Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a Russian-made car,…

Deadly landslide in Afghanistan kills 25, snow hinders rescue efforts

KABUL, Feb 19, 2024 (AFP) - A landslide caused by heavy snowfall has killed 25 people and injured eight others…

Europe demands answers, diplomats summoned after Navalny’s death

PARIS, Feb 19, 2024 (AFP) - A host of European governments Monday summoned Russian diplomats following the prison death of…

Pacific power play: Australia plans largest navy since WWII

SYDNEY, Feb 20, 2024 (AFP) - Australia on Tuesday outlined a decade-long plan to double its fleet of major warships…

Israeli army fears for kidnapped family with baby

JERUSALEM, Feb 19, 2024 (AFP) - Israel's military on Monday published new images and voiced concern about a mother and…

Japanese spacecraft launched to inspect growing problem of space junk

TOKYO, Feb 19, 2024 (AFP) - A Japanese firm said Monday it had successfully launched a spacecraft tasked with inspecting…

Papua New Guinea police authorized “any level of force” to stop tribal clashes

PORT MORESBY, Feb 19, 2024 (AFP) Papua New Guinea is deploying additional security personnel to a region where dozens were…

S. Korea orders striking doctors back to work, threatens legal action

SEOUL, Feb 19, 2024 (AFP) - South Korea ordered trainee doctors back to work Monday after they resigned en masse…

Age barrier ends Pacquiao’s olympic hope; boxing icon bows out gracefully

MANILA, Feb 19, 2024 (AFP) - A "saddened and disappointed" Manny Pacquiao conceded Monday his Olympic boxing dream was over…

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