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What's known and not about US drone-Russian jet encounter

What's known and not about US drone-Russian jet encounter

WASHINGTON (AP) — When a Russian fighter jet collided with a large U.S. surveillance drone over the Black Sea, it was a rare but serious incident that triggered a U.S.
UN official says world body committed to Cyprus peace deal

UN official says world body committed to Cyprus peace deal

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The United Nations remains committed to helping rival Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots reach an agreement to bridge the island nation’s ethnic rift, a senior U.N. official said Wednesday.
US wholesale inflation fell last month on lower food costs

US wholesale inflation fell last month on lower food costs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale price increases in the United States slowed sharply last month as food and energy costs declined, a sign that inflationary pressures may be easing as the Federal Reserve considers whether to keep raising interest rates to
Erdogan hints Turkey may ratify Finland's NATO membership

Erdogan hints Turkey may ratify Finland's NATO membership

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggested Wednesday that his country could soon ratify Finland’s application to join NATO, allowing for the possibility of the country joining the military alliance separately from Sweden .

Neighbors Bulgaria, Romania sign agreement to boost ties

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarian President Rumen Radev held talks Wednesday with his visiting Romanian counterpart as the two neighbors and NATO allies signed a cooperation agreement to boost bilateral ties amid Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
EU eyes more naval visits in disputed South China Sea

EU eyes more naval visits in disputed South China Sea

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The European Union wants to step up its naval visits and possibly engage in joint military training exercises to promote freedom of navigation and respect for international law in the disputed South China Sea, an EU officia
German defense minister replaces chief of the armed forces

German defense minister replaces chief of the armed forces

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's defense minister has decided to replace the chief of the country's armed forces, putting in his place the military's current head of domestic operations, the government said Wednesday.
Experts say attacks on free speech are rising across the US

Experts say attacks on free speech are rising across the US

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — In Idaho, an art exhibit was censored and teens were told they couldn't testify in some legislative hearings.
After clashes, Pakistani police pause siege at ex-PM's home

After clashes, Pakistani police pause siege at ex-PM's home

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — After clashing with supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan outside his home for a second day Wednesday, police paused their efforts to arrest the ousted premier for failing to appear in court last week on gra
China, Russia, Iran hold joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman

China, Russia, Iran hold joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman

BEIJING (AP) — Naval forces from China, Iran and Russia — countries at odds with the United States — are staging joint drills in the Gulf of Oman this week, China’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday.
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