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Russian hackers pose as the Iranian regime in cyber-espionage operation
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2019-10-23

Russian hackers pose as the Iranian regime in cyber-espionage operation

The state-backed Russian group hacked the Iranian regime's cyber-espionage operation in an attempt to mask the origins of its own malicious code.

Russia simulates nuclear war as Putin watches on
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2019-10-21

Russia simulates nuclear war as Putin watches on

Russia continues to test nuclear weapons after flouting the INF Treaty for years.

Details emerge about secret Russian unit intent on fomenting world disorder
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2019-10-18

Details emerge about secret Russian unit intent on fomenting world disorder

Unit 29155 operates under the command of the Russian military intelligence agency and has been tied to attempted coups, assassination plots and disinformation campaigns around the globe.

US praises 'groundbreaking' Kazakh repatriation process of IS returnees
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2019-10-16

US praises 'groundbreaking' Kazakh repatriation process of IS returnees

'The whole world today should pay attention to what is happening in Kazakhstan, because the lessons learned here will be useful to the whole world,' a US official said.

Central Asian countries eye more co-operation on Afghan development
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2019-10-16

Central Asian countries eye more co-operation on Afghan development

Long-term assistance is vital to lasting peace and security in Afghanistan, officials say.

New evidence proves Russia's deliberate bombing of Syrian hospitals
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2019-10-15

New evidence proves Russia's deliberate bombing of Syrian hospitals

Russian radio recordings, plane spotter logs and eyewitness accounts confirm a cynical plan by Moscow to target medical facilities that treat Syrian opposition groups.

Russia front company sanctioned after another chemical attack in Syria
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2019-09-27

Russia front company sanctioned after another chemical attack in Syria

The developments come more than a week after Russia vetoed a 'purely humanitarian' resolution aimed at averting what many describe as the century's worst humanitarian crisis.

Tajik, Afghan officers undergo border training
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2019-09-25

Tajik, Afghan officers undergo border training

The participants studied map reading, mine-clearing awareness, mountaineering and provision of first aid.

European leaders say Iran behind attack on Saudi oil installations
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2019-09-24

European leaders say Iran behind attack on Saudi oil installations

'It is clear for us that Iran bears responsibility for this attack. There is no other explanation,' the leaders of France, Germany and Britain said.

Uzbekistan, US continue to expand military co-operation
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2019-09-23

Uzbekistan, US continue to expand military co-operation

US and Uzbek pilots conducted joint flights and participated in trainings near Tashkent as part of ongoing exercises between the two militaries.