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USA-- Jolly Green II SAR Helo Makes First Operational Rescue
Source: Air and Space Forces Magazine
The U.S. Air Force announced the first operational deployment of its new combat rescue helicopter, reports Air and Space Forces magazine.
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USA-- New Path For Afghan Refugees To Reunite With Families
Source: Khaama Press
The U.S. Dept. of State has launched a new program to help Afghan parolees reunite with family members in the U.S., reports the Khaama Press (Kabul).
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Ukraine-- Presidential Adviser Steps Down After Error In War Report
Source: BBC News
An adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted his resignation after spreading of false information about a Russian missile, reports BBC News.
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Germany-- Defense Minister Resigns; Chancellor Names Replacement
Source: CNBC News
Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht has submitted her resignation following criticism of Germany's response to Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, reports CNBC News.
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Ethiopia-- Allied Forces Withdrew From Shire In Tigray As Part Of Peace Deal
Source: Voice of America
The Ethiopian army claims allied forces have pulled back from a strategic city in the northern Tigray region as part of a peace deal with rebels, reports the Voice of America News.
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Brazil-- Former Justice Minister Under House Arrest Pending Coup Investigation
Source: CNN
Police have found compromising documents at the home of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s justice minister, reports CNN.
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Lithuania-- Conscription Changes Under Consideration
Source: The Baltic Times
President Gitanas Nauseda says that Lithuania needs to move towards universal defense practices, reports the Baltic Times.
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China-- Large Autonomous Research Vessel Enters Service
Source: South China Morning Post
China has fielded its first large uncrewed, AI-controlled research drone, reports the South China Morning Post (Hong Kong).
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Turkey-- Police Foil Suicide Bombings Around The Country
Source: Hurriyet Daily News
Turkish authorities say they have broken up a terrorist plot to conduct suicide attacks around the country, reports the Hurriyet Daily News (Istanbul).
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Moldova-- Army Receives Initial Piranha III Vehicles From Germany
Source: Army Recognition
Moldova has received an initial batch of armored personnel carriers being supplied by Germany, reports the Moldovan Ministry of Defense.
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Russia-- Defense Ministry Announces Military Reform
Source: Reuters
The Russian Defense Ministry has announced plans to make significant changes to the armed forces over the next three years, reports Reuters.
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Norway-- Wagner Group Defector Seeks Asylum In The West
Source: BBC News
A man claiming to be a former commander in the Kremlin-linked Wagner Group is seeking asylum in Norway, reports BBC News.
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Democratic Republic of Congo-- 12 Die In ISIS Church Bombing
Source: Radio France Internationale
The Islamic State terrorist group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a church in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reports Radio France Internationale.
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Peru-- State Of Emergency Extended As Protests Continue
Source: CBC News
The Peruvian government has extended a state of emergency order as mass protests demanding government reform continue, reports CBC News.
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Somalia-- Army Recaptures Key Coastal Town From Al-Shabaab
Source: Shabelle Media Network
Somali forces have recaptured a coastal town from Al-Shabaab militants, reports the Shabelle Media Network (Mogadishu).
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Source: Times of Israel
The Israel Defense Forces has a new chief of staff, reports The Times of Israel.
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