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Russia to equip new submarines with hypersonic zircon missiles
Aug 14, 2023 06:08Russia plans to equip its new nuclear submarines with hypersonic zircon missiles, chief of the country's largest shipbuilder has announced, adding that it will deliver five more ships to the Russian navy by the year's end.
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Germany set to supply Ukraine with aerial reconnaissance drones
Aug 14, 2023 05:58Berlin plans to deliver the Luna NG aerial reconnaissance drones to Ukraine by the end of this year, according to reports from German media.
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N Korean leader calls for boost in missile production amid persisting threats by US, S Korea
Aug 14, 2023 05:45North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for a major boost in the country's production of missiles and munitions as the US and rival South Korea get set to launch yet another war game in the region.
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Russia fires warning shots at cargo ship in Black sea
Aug 13, 2023 11:36A Russian warship has fired warning shots at a cargo ship in the southwestern Black Sea as it made its way northwards.
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Blinken threatens Niger’s junta for 'unacceptable condition' of ousted president
Aug 13, 2023 11:04US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has threatened Niger's junta for the "unacceptable condition" of the country's ousted Western-backed President Mohamed Bazoum in yet another intervention in the nation's internal affairs.
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Russia lashes out at US ‘shameless’ defense of Kiev's 'proper' use of cluster bombs
Aug 13, 2023 10:57Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov has lashed out at Washington for its “shameless” and “outrageous” support of Ukraine’s use of globally banned cluster munitions, noting that the bombs have already killed a Russian journalist.
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China slams US visit by Taipei's VP, vows ‘vigorous’ steps to protect sovereignty
Aug 13, 2023 10:46Beijing has condemned a visit to the US by Taiwan's “separatist” Vice President William Lai, vowing to take “resolute and vigorous” steps to defend the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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ECOWAS parliamentary committee to meet with Niger coup leaders
Aug 13, 2023 05:58A parliamentary committee from a major West African bloc is set to visit Niger and meet with the country's coup leaders as part of ongoing efforts to reinstate civilian authorities.
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ECOWAS suspends military meeting, Niger's detained president seen by doctor
Aug 13, 2023 04:31A crisis meeting between Western African nations on the Niger coup has been postponed to an indefinite date amid growing concerns about the deteriorating health of the detained pro-West President Mohammed Bazoum.
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UK: High Street in London 'on lockdown' over riot fears
Aug 13, 2023 03:32The UK police have been given special emergency powers to place London high street "on lockdown" for 48 hours over fears of mass looting allegedly inspired by a TikTok video.