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Tanzania to reduce government vehicle use, switch officials to bus travel


Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has instructed immediate measures to reduce fuel consumption across government institutions, including a major downsizing…

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Helsinki turns to EU for funding to strengthen anti-drone defences


Finland has formally requested €35 million in additional funding from the European Commission to strengthen its defences against drones, the country’s Ministry of…

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Russia’s Kalashnikov unveils multi-bullet ammo to shoot down drones


Russian defence manufacturer Kalashnikov has developed and tested multi-bullet assault rifle cartridges designed to target drones in the conflict with Ukraine. The…

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How the U.S.–Iran war could affect TRIPP and the South Caucasus


An article in the American magazine Foreign Policy discusses the potential consequences of a U.S.–Iran war for the peace process between Baku and Yerevan. Caliber.Az…

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Bulgaria seeks EU support to counter Russian election interference


Bulgaria has requested assistance from the European Union to prevent potential Russian interference in its parliamentary elections later this month. According to…

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Ukraine: Russia launches 172 drones overnight, 147 intercepted


Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched a large-scale overnight drone attack involving 172 unmanned aerial vehicles. According to the military, around 120 of the…

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Iraq starts overland fuel oil shipments to Syria


Iraq has started overland exports of fuel oil to Syria, Iraq’s Oil Ministry announced on April 1, aiming to support the national economy and provide financial revenues…

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Russian deputy governor charged with embezzlement and bribery


Russia’s Investigative Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has completed its probe into the theft of budget funds during the construction of fortifications…

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Trump mocks Macron: “His wife treats him extremely badly”


US President Donald Trump mocked French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, during a private lunch on April 1, while criticising NATO allies…

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Russian Cyber Police deny reports of phone checks over VPN use


The Russian Cyber Police have denied reports that officers were inspecting citizens’ mobile phones for VPN services and messaging apps. “In several Telegram channels,…