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Four Australian defense personnel missing after helicopter crashes during joint wargames with US
July 29, 2023
Four Australian defense personnel missing after helicopter crashes during joint wargames with US
Sydney CNN — Four Australian defense personnel are missing in the water off the east coast of Australia after they…
Ukraine moves Christmas to December 25, distancing itself from Russian tradition
July 29, 2023
Ukraine moves Christmas to December 25, distancing itself from Russian tradition
CNN — Ukraine has passed legislation moving its official Christmas holiday to December 25, further distancing itself from the traditions…
Brazil refuses US request to extradite alleged Russian spy
July 29, 2023
Brazil refuses US request to extradite alleged Russian spy
Brazilian authorities have declined a US request to extradite an alleged Russian spy, saying that he would eventually be sent…
Mexican military obstructed probe into disappeared students, says UN
July 29, 2023
Mexican military obstructed probe into disappeared students, says UN
Mexico City CNN — The United Nation’s human rights commissioner on Thursday accused Mexico’s military of obstructing an expert investigation…
Biden admin expected to announce new weapons assistance package for Taiwan
July 29, 2023
Biden admin expected to announce new weapons assistance package for Taiwan
Washington CNN — The US is expected to announce a weapons package for Taiwan valued at more than $300 million,…
South Africa’s stance on Russia puzzles many. Could a mine in the desert hold answers?
July 29, 2023
South Africa’s stance on Russia puzzles many. Could a mine in the desert hold answers?
Johannesburg, South Africa CNN — To many observers, South Africa’s stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine is puzzling. While the…
What Ukraine must do to win in its southern push – and what Russia has in reserve
July 29, 2023
What Ukraine must do to win in its southern push – and what Russia has in reserve
CNN — The Ukrainian military is doubling down on efforts to break through thick Russian defenses in its counteroffensive in…
Niger general appears on state TV as new leader following coup
July 29, 2023
Niger general appears on state TV as new leader following coup
CNN — A Niger general, Abdourahamane Tiani, appeared on state television as the country’s new leader following a military coup…
Wagner chief Prigozhin seen back in Russia for first time since rebellion
July 28, 2023
Wagner chief Prigozhin seen back in Russia for first time since rebellion
CNN — Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of the Wagner private military company, was spotted inside Russia on Thursday for the first…
Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Ukraine war as Pyongyang displays its nukes in parade
July 28, 2023
Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Ukraine war as Pyongyang displays its nukes in parade
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea’s “firm support” for Russia’s war in Ukraine emboldens the two countries’ determination to…