ADF rebels kill at least 10 in eastern Congo village attack
A local official said the assault hit Makoko in North Kivu, part of a region already struggling with decades of armed violence and mass displacement.
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Russian missile barrage forces Ukraine to cut power grid
A major Russian strike on March 18, 2025, hit energy infrastructure across Ukraine and prompted authorities to shut down part of the power grid.
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U.S. and Armenia deepen ties with new strategic partnership charter
Washington and Yerevan signed a new strategic partnership framework on the event date, outlining cooperation on security, border support and civilian nuclear work.
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Biden moves to remove Cuba from terror list in prisoner deal
Joe Biden says the US will lift Cuba from its state sponsors of terrorism list as Havana prepares to free hundreds of prisoners.
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Hamas accepts draft ceasefire deal as Gaza talks reach their closest point yet
Mediators say Hamas has accepted a draft Gaza ceasefire proposal that could open the way to hostage releases, but final approval is still pending.
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NATO launches Baltic Sentry to protect critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea
The alliance has opened a new mission focused on safeguarding undersea cables and other vital links in the Baltic Sea region after a summit of Baltic Sea allies in Helsinki.
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Ukraine launches major long-range strike on Russian regions with drones and missiles
Russia said Ukraine used a mix of long-range missiles and drones against multiple Russian regions, turning the attack into one of the largest reported cross-border strikes of the war.
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Puntland says 26 ISIS fighters killed in offensive across Bari mountains
Puntland military officials said an operation in the Al-Miskat mountains killed 26 ISIS fighters and disrupted several militant positions.
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Riyadh hosts international meetings on Syria’s future
Arab, European and Western officials met in Riyadh on the event date to discuss aid, political transition and reconstruction in post-Assad Syria.
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Congo says several towns recaptured from rebels as fighting intensifies in the east
The Congolese army says it has retaken towns in North Kivu and South Kivu, even as armed groups keep advancing elsewhere in eastern Congo.
Read report »Germany pledges new aid for Syria as Baerbock calls for a careful easing of sanctions
Annalena Baerbock said Syrians need quick relief and promised another €50 million in aid as Europe weighs how far to ease sanctions after Assad’s fall.
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Biden and Netanyahu discuss a Gaza deal as talks near the finish line
The White House says Biden and Netanyahu spoke while U.S. mediators pressed to secure a hostage and cease-fire agreement before the end of the administration.
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At least 40 killed in Boko Haram attack in northeastern Nigeria
Borno state governor Babagana Umara Zulum said extremists suspected to include Boko Haram and an Islamic State-aligned breakaway faction carried out the assault in Dumba.
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Nigerian Military Investigates Air Strike That Killed Civilians in Zamfara
A Nigerian military air strike in Zamfara State killed at least 16 civilians, with the Air Force saying it was investigating reports that vigilantes were hit during an operation against bandits.
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Russia says Shevchenko is under its control as war claims continue in Donetsk region
Russia’s defense ministry said its forces had taken the settlement of Shevchenko in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast during an operation by the Southern group of forces.
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Bandits ambush and kill 21 government-backed fighters in Katsina State
An attack in northern Nigeria killed 21 fighters aligned with the government, underscoring the reach of armed gangs and the weakness of local security arrangements.
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Lebanese prime minister meets Syria's de facto leader in Damascus in first such visit since before the war
Najib Mikati traveled to Damascus for the first Lebanese prime-ministerial visit since before Syria's civil war, signaling a new channel of contact between the neighbors.
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Myanmar airstrike on Kachin market kills at least 15 civilians, reports say
Two reports said a junta airstrike hit a market in Tanai Township, killing civilians as fighting with KIA-linked forces continued.
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Puntland Says Forces Seized IS Positions and Downed Explosive Drones
A Puntland presidency official said regional forces captured positions in the Cal Miskaad mountains and intercepted three drones carrying explosives during operations against Islamic State fighters.
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US hits Russia’s energy sector with new sanctions in push to cut war funding
Washington has imposed a fresh round of sanctions on Russia’s oil industry, framing the move as a direct effort to choke off revenue for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
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Puntland Offensive Presses ISIS in Cal Miskaat Mountains as Forces Advance Toward Jeceel Valley
Puntland Defense Forces say their Hillaac offensive has destroyed ISIS bases, cleared drones and landmines, and pushed militants back in Somalia’s Cal Miskaat Mountains after months of fighting.
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Kremlin declines to accept responsibility as Azerbaijan presses its plane-crash case
The Kremlin said it wanted an objective investigation into Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243 but stopped short of saying Russian forces shot at the plane.
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Guyana asks world court to block Venezuelan move on disputed Essequibo region
Guyana said it would turn to the International Court of Justice if Venezuela went ahead with plans it sees as an attempt to impose control over Essequibo.
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Study says Gaza death toll is significantly higher than official figures
CNN reported a peer-reviewed study by UK researchers finding the number of people killed in Gaza is significantly undercounted.
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