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Arab Israeli candidate drops out of election race

Arab Israeli politician Sami Abu Shehadeh withdrew his candidacy on Thursday from October's parliamentary election after Israel's Supreme Court indicated a majority of its judges supported barring him from the race. Arab Israeli parties are seen by political analysts as potential kingmakers in the October 27 election, with polls showing neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition nor…

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Ukraine seeks Japan's cooperation over anti-drone technology

KYIV (Kyodo) -- Ukraine wants to cooperate with Japan on developing drone interception technology and other areas as Russia's attacks continue, a form

  • Former Japanese defense minister Itsunori Onodera visited Kyiv to discuss anti-drone technology.
  • Ukrainian officials briefed Onodera on Russian drone threat and ballistic missile challenges.
  • Onodera aims to consult Japanese government and share information with his party.

·mainichi.jp

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