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French army chief’s call to 'accept losing children' sparks widespread criticism

French army chief’s call to 'accept losing children' sparks widespread criticism

France lacks 'strength of spirit to accept hurting ourselves in order to protect who we are,' Mandon says

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Strategic dialogue with Kyrgyzstan to help strengthen ties: China's top diplomat Wang
20.11.2025

Strategic dialogue with Kyrgyzstan to help strengthen ties: China's top diplomat Wang

Bishkek hosts 1st China-Kyrgyzstan strategic dialogue co-chaired by Wang Yi and Jeenbek Kulubaev

Bangladesh's Supreme Court reinstates nonpartisan caretaker government system for power transitions
20.11.2025

Bangladesh's Supreme Court reinstates nonpartisan caretaker government system for power transitions

Restoration of system, a key demand of national political parties, will be in effect after next parliament is formed

Japan's Nobel-winning atomic bomb survivors group slams premier's bid to review 3 non-nuclear weapon principles
20.11.2025

Japan's Nobel-winning atomic bomb survivors group slams premier's bid to review 3 non-nuclear weapon principles

Nihon Hidankyo group says 'cannot allow nuclear arms to be brought into Japan or let country become base for nuclear war or target of nuclear attacks'

US approves possible sale of anti-tank missile system, ‘tactical projectiles’ to India
20.11.2025

US approves possible sale of anti-tank missile system, ‘tactical projectiles’ to India

Washington says proposed sale of equipment, support 'will not alter basic military balance in region'

Pakistani security forces kill 23 militants in northwest near Afghan border
20.11.2025

Pakistani security forces kill 23 militants in northwest near Afghan border

During military operations, 23 militants in Kurram, 4 in Mohmand, 2 in Lakki Marwat, and 1 in Tank districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, says army