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South Pacific Amid Australia-Fiji Defense Pact

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France and Germany Announce Nuclear Cooperation Deal to Strengthen European Defence

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Ahead of his first White House visit in nearly 20 years by a Lebanese head of state, President Aoun seeks US support to implement a June 26 agreement aimed at ending Israel-Hezbollah conflict.

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Chinese Literary Prodigy Jiang Fangzhou Stripped of Master’s Degree Over Plagiarism

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Russia Launches Largest Ballistic Missile Attack on Kyiv Since War Began

The missile barrage on Kyiv early Sunday killed one person and injured at least 15, exposing Ukraine’s vulnerability amid a shortage of Patriot air defence missiles.

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Following the death of two US soldiers in Iranian strikes in Jordan, the United States launched fresh attacks on Iran, marking the eighth consecutive night of military action amid escalating tensions.

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U.S. Central Command reports fatalities amid partner forces’ defense against Iranian attacks, followed by U.S. retaliatory strikes on Iran.

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The US has resumed airstrikes against Iran after two American service members were killed in Jordan, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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Japan Pursues Stronger Deterrence Following China's Submarine Missile Launch

In response to recent Chinese military activities, Japan is seeking to enhance its defense capabilities to strengthen deterrence in East Asia.

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