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World · Middle East · Asia · Europe · Russia · China · DiplomacyAt least 10 people killed, 8 hurt, in Russian strike on Kharkiv region
Russia launched a deadly missile strike on a rural community in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv province as Ukraine continued to target Russia with drones.
Russia warns Britain of 'consequences' of supplying drones to Ukraine
Russia warned Britaib that there will be "consequences" following reports that Ukraine has struck within Russian territory with Britain-made drones.
How Central Asia Thinks About Israel
While each Central Asian nation adopts subtly different approaches to Israel, they are generally more pragmatic than those in the Middle East. The post How Central Asia Thinks About Israel appeared first on The National Interest.
What’s Driving Israel’s ‘New Exodus’?
Israel’s political exhaustion and total war mindset are convincing many Israelis that their future lies elsewhere. The post What’s Driving Israel’s ‘New Exodus’? appeared first on The National Interest.
The US Army Is Switching Its Training Helicopter. Here’s Why.
The Army’s existing training helicopter, the UH-72 Lakota, is expensive to operate—and not always beginner-friendly, resulting in a steep learning curve and potential safety implications. The post The US Army Is Switching Its Training Helicopter. Here’s Why. appeared first on The National Interest.
In 2009, Two of the Stealthiest Submarines in the World Ran into Each Other
Ironically, the British and French nuclear submarines—the last line of defense in their respective arsenals—were so undetectable that they failed to spot each other until they collided. The post In 2009, Two of the Stealthiest Submarines in the World Ran into Each Other appeared first on The National Interest.