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Hamas says ready to implement ceasefire without new conditions

CAIRO — The Palestinian Hamas group said on Sept 11 that its negotiators reiterated its readiness to implement an “immediate” ceasefire with Israel in Gaza based on a previous US proposal without new conditions from any party. The Palestinian group said in a statement that their negotiation team, led by senior official Khalil al-Hayya, met […]

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France prohibits arming Serbian Rafale jets with Meteor AAMs

Local sources have confirmed that the Rafale fourth-generation fighters, currently on order for the Serbian Air Force, will have downgraded air-to-air capabilities. This ensures that they will pose a limited challenge to NATO air power, should Belgrade align its policies with the preferences of the Western Bloc. Photo credit: Pan.bg Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic first

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Brazilian Air Force deploys KC-390 Millennium for the first time

The Brazilian Air Force, known as Força Aérea Brasileira [FAB], has recently put the KC-390 Millennium Heavy Air Transporter into action for the very first time. With fires raging across the Pantanal, Cerrado, Amazon, and the interior of Sao Paulo, the leaders spearheading the rescue operations turned to the FAB for critical support. In a

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Russia deploys Buyan-M warships 30mi from Finland and Putin’s Dacha

The Russian Naval Command has positioned two Buyan-M class missile corvettes on Lake Ladoga, located north of Priozersk, Russia. These corvettes are currently docked on the lake, about 30 miles from Finland and an equal distance from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s dacha. This deployment was reported by OSINT resource X, specifically by MT Anderson. Photo credit: X

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$10B to upgrade F-22 Raptor, remains in service until 2040

If the news about the American flagship, the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, seemed bleak in 2023, the narrative has certainly shifted by 2024. In the military, no matter where you are in the world, there’s an unwritten rule: “Every order is second to last.” It appears the F-22 Raptor is poised to benefit from this maxim. Photo

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Russian Su-30SM fighter jet crashes over Black Sea

A Russian Su-30SM fighter jet crashed into the Black Sea on the night of September 10 near Sevastopol during a strike operation targeting Ukraine. The aircraft, which took off from the Saki airbase in Novofedorivka, disappeared from radar after launching four of its six missiles at maritime targets, according to initial reports. Sources suggest that

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The 2024 Elections: The presidential debate saw Kamala Harris play to her strengths as Donald Trump’s playbook looks tired

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump faced each other in a debate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10. Peter Finn reflects on the debate and what it might mean in the lead up to the November 5th presidential election. This article is part of ‘The 2024 Elections’ series curated by Peter Finn (Kingston University). Ahead of the 2024 election,

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China backs bridging differences among Mideast countries via dialogue

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Wednesday that China supports the efforts of regional countries to resolve their differences through dialogue and consultation and to achieve lasting good-neighbourliness. Li made the remarks in his talks with Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi.

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Four climbers are found dead on the Alps’ highest peak

French rescue officials have found the bodies of two Italian and two South Korean climbers close to the peak of Mont Blanc on the French side after they went missing over the weekend in bad weather. The Chamonix-Mont Blanc search and rescue team found the two pairs of climbers at an altitude of 4,700 meters (more than 15,400 feet) on

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Dubai princess launches ‘Divorce’ perfume after public separation

After publicly announcing her divorce from her husband, Dubai royal Mahra Al-Maktoum has launched a perfume aptly named ‘Divorce’. Dubai princess Mahra Al-Maktoum has launched a perfume called ‘Divorce’ following her very public separation with her husband. Sheikha Mahra, the daughter of Dubai’s ruler, let her husband know she planned to divorce him via an Instagram post in

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