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Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik hypersonic missile: Why it matters
The Oreshnik missile struck close to Ukraine’s border with Poland, a NATO member.
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Israeli forces storm Nablus in the occupied West Bank
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GCC summit in Bahrain focuses on collective security and backs Gaza ceasefire efforts
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