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U.K. anti-migrant protests condemned as "thuggish and intimidating"

Masked British protesters snarled traffic at a busy passenger ferry port and tried to block buses carrying newly arrived migrants, drawing criticism from virtually all corners.

  • Anti-migrant protesters disrupted traffic at Port of Dover.
  • Patriot Platform organized the far-right demonstration.
  • U.K. government condemned the thuggish and intimidating protest.

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The drone war is becoming a race to adapt, rather than perfect

You don't need to have followed the Ukraine war closely to recognize the central role that drones have played in the conflict. As I write, the Russian e-commerce giant Ozon is reeling following a third day of long-range drone strikes— an indication not only of the significance of drones, but also of how the drone war has evolved.

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Nicaragua challenges German arms exports to Israel at ICJ

Germany has asked the International Court of Justice to dismiss the case on jurisdiction grounds. It also said its arms exports to Israel were documented, published, and subject to more stringent…

  • Nicaragua challenges Germany's arms exports to Israel at ICJ.
  • Germany seeks to dismiss case due to procedural issues.
  • Nicaragua claims case is valid under Genocide Convention.

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Prabowo Eyes Merger of Geological Agency and BMKG

Prabowo asked Geological Agency Head Lana Saria to foster closer collaboration with various line ministries and state institutions.

  • President Prabowo Subianto suggests merging BMKG with Geological Agency.
  • Disaster management prompted proposal during meeting.
  • Indonesia's location on Ring of Fire cited as fact of life.

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Russia announces it is closing Germany's consulate in St. Petersburg

The tit-for-tat reaction comes after Germany said it is shutting down Russia's consulate in Bonn and its cultural center in Berlin.

  • Russia will close Germany's St. Petersburg consulate by September 18.
  • Closure ordered due to deteriorating bilateral relations with Germany.
  • Germany closed Russian consulate in Bonn and cultural center in Berlin.

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Israeli air strikes on village in southern Lebanon kill 12

By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least 12 people.

  • Israeli air strikes kill 12 in Kfar Roummane village, including two children
  • Drone strike on paramedics' vehicle kills 1 rescue worker, injures 2
  • Israeli forces claim strikes targeted Hezbollah infrastructure, under review
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