Middle East

Blast at Palestinian Base in Lebanon Kills Five: Security Source

Five fighters from a pro-Syrian Palestinian militant group were killed in an accidental explosion at a base in eastern Lebanon.

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Yemen Rebels, Govt in Largest Exchange of Corpses: Official

Houthi rebels and Yemen's government have exchanged the corpses of dozens of fighters, in the largest such handover since the war began.

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Five Wounded in Israeli Strikes Targeting Sites Near Damascus: Monitor

Israeli air strikes hit the Damascus region overnight, with a war monitor reporting five wounded in attacks.

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Egyptian Navy Receives Second MEKO A-200 Frigate

The Egyptian Navy has accepted its second MEKO A-200-class frigate from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems as part of a four-ship contract.

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Israel Military Receives First Advanced ‘Eitan’ Armored Personnel Carriers

The Israeli Defence Forces has taken delivery of its first serial production Eitan advanced armored personnel carriers.

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Turkish Strike Kills 3 Yazidi Fighters in North Iraq: Officials

A Turkish drone strike in northern Iraq killed three Yazidi fighters affiliated with the rebel Kurdistan Worker's Party.

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Combined Maritime Force Introduces New Group to Train Partner Navies in Middle East

The 38-nation Combined Maritime Force has established a new group to enhance maritime security training in the Middle East.

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Lebanon’s Hezbollah Carries Out Mock Cross-Border Raids Into Israel

Lebanon's Hezbollah movement simulated cross-border raids into Israel in a show of its military might.

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Iran Says Possible to Secure Gulf Waters With Neighbors

Iran said it is capable of ensuring the safety of the vital Gulf waters in cooperation with neighboring countries.

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Rheinmetall, Elbit Demonstrate 155mm L52 Howitzer

Rheinmetall and Elbit Systems have conducted a live-fire demonstration of an automated 155-millimeter L52 wheeled self-propelled howitzer.

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