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28 April

Global Military Spending Hits $2.718 Trillion, Highest Since Cold War: Report

Global military spending reached $2.718 trillion in 2024, marking a 9.4 percent increase over 2023, the largest rise since the Cold War.

28 April

A US soldier reader strikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen

Staff Writer With AFP

US Says It Struck 800 Targets in Yemen, Killed 100s of Houthis Since March 15

The United States has hit more than 800 targets in Yemen since mid-March, killing hundreds of Houthi rebel fighters, including members of the group's leadership, the US military said Sunday.

27 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Strikes South Beirut, Prompting Lebanese Appeal to Ceasefire Guarantors

Israel struck south Beirut on Sunday for the third time since a fragile November 27 ceasefire, prompting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to call on its guarantors, France and the US, to force a halt.

27 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Qatar PM Sees Some Progress on Gaza Truce

Gaza mediator Qatar said there was some progress in talks in Doha this week aimed at securing a new truce in the Israel-Hamas war.

27 April

US forces get ready to strike Houthi targets in Yemen

Staff Writer With AFP

Houthis Say 8 Wounded in US Strikes on Yemen Capital

Iran-backed Houthi rebels said that a series of US strikes on territory under their control including the Yemeni capital Sanaa had wounded at least eight people.

25 April

Joe Saballa

S.Korea Eyes Bigger Arms Deal With Iraq Including Choppers, Jets, Air Defense

South Korea is looking to expand its defense footprint in the Middle East, pitching a broader package of military hardware to Iraq.

25 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Spain Scraps Contested Israeli Arms Deal After Uproar

Spain cancelled a contract to buy bullets from an Israeli company following pressure from the Socialist-led government's far-left coalition partner -- a move swiftly condemned by Israel.

24 April