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US suspends military aid to Ukraine

The Trump Administration is suspending military aid to Ukraine as President Donald Trump seeks to increase pressure on Volodymyr Zelenskyy to make concessions just days after the two leaders publicly sparred in the White House over peace talks with Russia.

Japan willing to buy US military transport aircraft

Japan wants to purchase US military transport aircraft for its Self Defense Forces (SDF), said government sources, Tokyo-based Kyodo News reported Thursday.

Hamas suspends release of Israeli captives over ceasefire violations

Palestine`s militant group Hamas has said that it will delay the release of more Israeli captives planned for Saturday “until further notice”, due to Israeli violations of the ceasefire in Gaza.

US approves sale of $7.4bn in bombs, missiles to Israel

The Trump Administration on Friday announced the approval of the sale of more than $7.4 billion in bombs, missiles and related equipment to Israel, which has used American-made weapons to devastating effect during the Gaza war.