The US Navy conducts an investigation into four incidents involving the USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group during its deployment to the waters off Yemen, saying stress was a key factor behind the naval mishaps.
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US Navy struck by Yemen: USS Truman disasters expose combat strain
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Which countries are boycotting the song contest and can it survive?
Mark Savage,Music correspondentand
Ian Youngs,Culture reporter
ReutersThe next contest is due to be held in Vienna in May 2026 after Austrian singer JJ triumphed at this year’s event Thursday marked the biggest crisis in the history of the…
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The arsonist masquerading as peacemaker
TEHRAN – The Ukraine war has evolved into one of the most intricate and tangled issues on the global stage. On one side, the Ukrainian government is beset by severe internal crises—acute manpower shortages and sprawling corruption…
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Iraq pres. denies listing Hezbollah, Ansarullah as terrorist
The Iraqi presidency said in a statement on Friday that it was unaware of the decision to place Yemen’s Ansarullah movement and Lebanon’s Hezbollah on the list of terrorist groups and did not approve of such a move, Al-Jazeera reported.
Earlier,…
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China deploys largest naval force yet amid Japan’s buildup near Taiwan
China’s expanding naval presence across East Asian waters is unfolding alongside Japan’s accelerated militarization of its islands near Taiwan..
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Putin, Modi sign landmark deals to cement strategic partnership
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have signed a series of landmark agreements aimed at boosting trade, defense, and energy cooperation.
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Israel conducts violent airstrikes on Lebanon
Lebanese media reported on Thursday that Israeli warplanes targeted civilian and residential buildings in the towns of Mjadel and Mahrouna, both located in South Governorate, as well as the towns of Baraachit and Jbaa in Nabatieh Governorate.
No…
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Threatening Iraq's sovereignty, US opens world’s largest consulate in Erbil
The United States has officially opened its new consulate compound in Erbil, in what is claimed to be Washington’s commitment to long-term partnership with the Kurdistan Region while sending more troops to the semi-autonomous Iraqi territory…
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‘Resounding failure’ for Israel: Tel-Aviv-backed gangster Abu Shabab killed
Yasser Abu Shabab, the Israel-backed smuggler and gang leader who commanded a Rafah-based militia of anti-Hamas fighters, was killed on Friday, The Cradle reported, citing Hebrew-language media.
The head of the so-called Popular Forces militia was…
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Germany votes on bringing back voluntary military service
Germany’s parliament, the Bundestag, has voted to introduce voluntary military service, in a move aimed at boosting national defences after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
It marks a significant shift in Germany’s approach to its military…
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