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Gaza remains at 'high risk' of polio virus spread, warn UN aid teams

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 15/08/2024 - 11:12
The risk of polio spreading in Gaza remains high unless there is an urgent and comprehensive response to the serious health threat, UN humanitarians said on Wednesday.
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Fighting continues in Gaza and West Bank as negotiators approach cease-fire talks

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 15/08/2024 - 11:12
As negotiators prepared to resume discussions about a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, fighting continued overnight in Gaza and the West Bank.
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Botswana, US address challenges facing women in military

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 15/08/2024 - 11:12
U.S. and Botswanan military personnel took part in a workshop focusing on better integrating women into the African country's army, addressing issues such as sexual harassment and the need for tailored equipment.
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Philippines' air base upgrade expected to deter China's aggression

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 15/08/2024 - 11:12
Western analysts are welcoming an upgrade of a key air base in the Philippines as necessary to boost the readiness of the Philippines and U.S. militaries to deter Chinese aggression in the South China Sea.
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WHO declares mpox global public health emergency

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 15/08/2024 - 11:12
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Wednesday mpox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), sounding the alarm over its potential for further international transmission.
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Japanese PM Kishida to step down amid low approval rating

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 15/08/2024 - 11:12
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Wednesday that he will not run in the upcoming Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race in September, paving the way for Japan to have a new prime minister.
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Hamas not to participate in Gaza ceasefire talks: official

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 15/08/2024 - 11:12
A Hamas official announced on Wednesday that the movement will not participate in the upcoming ceasefire negotiations in Qatar.
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Pentagon says 8 US military forces injured in northeast Syria

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 15/08/2024 - 11:12
The Pentagon has announced that eight American forces were wounded in a recent drone attack in northeastern Syria.
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Eight US forces suffer traumatic brain injury in Syria attack: Pentagon

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 15/08/2024 - 11:12
The Pentagon has announced that as many as eight American forces suffered traumatic brain injury (TBI) during a recent attack on their base in northeastern Syria.
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Integrated Deterrence Is Key to Meeting Challenge of Future Conflicts, Brown Says

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 15/08/2024 - 11:12
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., today explained how incorporating the concept of integrated deterrence — the Defense Department's planning, coordinating and operating with all government agencies, as well as allies and partners — is key to meeting the challenges of an increasingly complex strategic environment.
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DOD Spells Out New Requirements to Counter Blast Overpressure Risks

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 15/08/2024 - 11:12
Last week, the Defense Department released requirements meant to help manage the risks to brain health from blast overpressure, which can be generated by weapons systems such as howitzers, mortars and shoulder-mounted weapons.
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USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Arrives In Bremerton

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 15/08/2024 - 11:12
Ronald Reagan departed Yokosuka, Japan, May 16, where it's been forward deployed since 2015, and served as the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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USS Oscar Austin One of Two U.S. Navy DDGs Homeport Shifting to Rota, Spain

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 15/08/2024 - 11:12
USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) is scheduled to change its homeport from Naval Station Norfolk, Va. to Rota Naval Base, Spain, in the fall of 2024.
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A look at the Defence news 5 - 11 August

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 15/08/2024 - 11:12
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DND chief hopes for regular drills between PH soldiers, allies

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 15/08/2024 - 11:12
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has expressed hope for the conduct of regular exercises between Filipino soldiers and the country's allies.
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PH Navy: More China coast guard, naval ships spotted in WPS

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 15/08/2024 - 11:12
The Philippine Navy (PN) noted an increased presence of Chinese naval and coast guard ships in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
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Burkina Faso Highly Appreciates Russian Instructors - Defense Minister

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 15/08/2024 - 11:12
Burkina Faso highly appreciates Russian instructors compared to French ones, Burkinabe Defense Minister Kassoum Coulibaly told Sputnik.
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