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China's Xi arrives in Egypt as US sanctions threat looms over Iran links

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt on Tuesday on a rare trip to the Middle East as both countries face the threat of US sanctions over financial links to Iran. Xi and his wife were greeted on the tarmac by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and the first lady, as well as a performance by an Egyptian folk dance troupe.

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U.S. Troop Drawdown Won’t Weaken Nigeria’s Security Partnership, Says DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said the planned drawdown of more than 200 U.S. personnel from Nigeria will not affect the enduring security partnership between both countries. Director of Defence

  • U.S. troop reduction to 200 personnel will not weaken Nigeria's security partnership.
  • Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba affirmed strong, enduring security cooperation between nations.
  • Intelligence cooperation, training, and technical assistance will continue despite troop drawdown.

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