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Israeli army says ready for any developments on border with Lebanon
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Tel Aviv [Israel] August 8 (ANI/Sputnik): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are ready for any developments on the border with Lebanon following the cross-border attacks committed by the Hezbollah Shia movement, the IDF told Sputnik.
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Israel strikes Hamas targets in Gaza Strip
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], August 7 (ANI/Sputnik): The Israeli army struck facilities of the Hamas Islamist movement in the Gaza Strip after several arson balloons had been launched from the Palestinian enclave, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday.
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Nearly 20 rockets fired at Israel from Lebanon
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Tel Aviv [Isreal], August 6 (ANI): Nearly 20 rockets were fired into northern Israel from Lebanon on Friday morning, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.
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Thousands rally across Afghanistan to protest Taliban offensive; chant 'Al
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 6 (ANI): Thousands of Afghans came out on the streets in a show of support for Afghan forces fighting the Taliban and chanted 'Allahu Akbar' in unison.
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13 Taliban terrorists killed, 8 injured in Afghan air force airstrikes
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan] August 6 (ANI): At least 13 Taliban terrorists were killed and 8 injured in airstrikes conducted by the Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Taleqan city of the country's Takhar provincial center on Thursday, informed the Afghanistan Ministry of Defense.
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South Korea, US defense department establish cyber threats joint response
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], August 5 (ANI/Global Economic): South Korea and the US have decided to strengthen cooperation to jointly respond to global cyber threats and establish various information-sharing systems, South Korea Defence Ministry announced on Wednesday.
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303 Taliban terrorists killed, 125 wounded in Afghan forces operations in
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 5 (ANI): At least 303 Taliban terrorists were killed and 125 others suffered injuries as a result of Afghan forces operation in several provinces in Afghanistan during the last 24 hours, the Afghan defense ministry said on Thursday.
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Taiwan thanks US for approving weapon sale, says will contribute to long t
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 5 (ANI): Taiwan has thanked the US administration for approving a USD 750 million weapon sale to Taipei, saying it allows the self-ruled island to maintain a "rock-solid self-defense, and regional peace and stability".
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US government approves USD 134Mln AEGIS system support sale to Japan: Defe
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US] August 5 (ANI/Sputnik): The Biden administration has approved two missiles-related arms sales to Japan worth a combined $195 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on Wednesday.
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50 Taliban terrorists killed in Afghan air force strikes in Ghazni provinc
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Ghazni [Afghanistan], August 4 (ANI): At least 50 Taliban terrorists were killed in airstrikes conducted by the Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Andar district of the country's Ghazni province on Wednesday morning, informed the Afghanistan Ministry of Defense.
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Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh joins civilian protest against Taliba
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 4 (ANI): Afghan first Vice President Amrullah Saleh on Tuesday night took part in a civilian protest against Taliban and Pakistan in Kabul amid rising violence in the war-torn country.
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US Defence Secretary pays tribute to PFPA officer died in Pentagon shootin
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US] August 4 (ANI): US Secretary of Defense on Tuesday ordered to half-mast the flags flown on the Pentagon Reservation in honour of Pentagon Force Protection Officer who died as a result of injuries during a shooting incident outside the Pentagon.
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