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Romania Slams Russia as Third Drone Shot Down

Romania's president on Sunday accused Russia after the NATO member's military shot down the third drone in three days in the country bordering Ukraine.

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Iran Accuses Ukraine of Deadly Attack on Ship in Caspian Sea

Iran accused Ukraine on Saturday of attacking one of its merchant vessels in the Caspian Sea, killing a sailor and wounding another.

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Kazakh Leader Tells Putin War Should End, Ukraine Launches Fresh Strikes

Ukrainian drones struck a Siberian oil refinery in a fresh wave of strikes Saturday, as Kazakhstan's president told Vladimir Putin the Ukraine war should end.

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Houthis Target Saudi Oil as New Middle East Front

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they had launched missile and drone salvos against Saudi Arabia's oil facilities on Saturday.

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Iran FM Says ‘No Military Solution’ to Yemen Conflict

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there was no military solution to the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels in Yemen, after both sides traded attacks.

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Visiting UN Chief Urges Respect for Syria’s Sovereignty, International Support

UN chief Antonio Guterres called for an end to Israeli violations in Syria and urged international support for the country's transition on his first visit under the new authorities following years of civil war.

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K2 Black Panther: Inside South Korea’s High-Tech Main Battle Tank

Designed for high mobility, firepower, and survivability, the K2 Black Panther is among the world's most advanced main battle tanks. From its indigenous development to its growing international footprint, this guide examines the tank's features, variants, operational role, and future prospects.

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Romania Shoots Down Second Drone in Two Days

Romania shot down a drone in its airspace on Saturday for the second day in a row, marking the second time since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Chinese-Origin Canadian NATO Intern Arrested on Spying Suspicions

A Canadian citizen of Chinese origin suspected of carrying out "espionage on behalf of a third country" while on an internship at NATO has been arrested in Belgium.

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Houthis Claim Strike on Saudi Arabia as Conflict Deepens

Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile strike on Saudi Arabia on Saturday, hours after vowing to retaliate against the kingdom for attacks as the Middle East war expanded.

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