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Here are some of the latest news stories from around the world related to military affairs:

Global

• The United States and South Korea have agreed to delay joint military exercises scheduled for next month, in an effort to ease tensions with North Korea. (Source: Reuters)
• The Russian military has launched a series of exercises in the Arctic region, involving thousands of troops and hundreds of pieces of equipment. (Source: BBC)
• The United Nations has condemned the use of child soldiers by armed groups in several countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia. (Source: UN News)

Asia

• China has deployed advanced missile systems to the disputed South China Sea, in a move that has been criticized by neighboring countries. (Source: CNN)
• North Korea has launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile, which is believed to be capable of reaching the United States. (Source: The New York Times)
• India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire along their disputed border in Kashmir, following a series of clashes between their militaries. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Europe

• NATO has announced plans to increase its military presence in Eastern Europe, in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. (Source: The Guardian)
• The United Kingdom has announced plans to increase its military spending by 10% over the next five years, in response to the ongoing threat from Russia. (Source: The Telegraph)
• France has deployed troops to the Central African Republic, in an effort to stabilize the country and combat Islamist militants. (Source: Le Monde)

Middle East

• The United States has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria, in response to rocket attacks on American bases. (Source: The Washington Post)
• Israel has launched airstrikes against Iranian targets in Syria, in response to a rocket attack on Israeli territory. (Source: Haaretz)
• The Saudi-led coalition has launched a new military campaign in Yemen, in an effort to retake key cities from Houthi rebels. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Africa

• The United States has deployed troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo, in an effort to stabilize the country and combat Islamist militants. (Source: The New York Times)
• The African Union has launched a new military mission in the Central African Republic, in an effort to stabilize the country and combat Islamist militants. (Source: Reuters)
• The Nigerian military has launched a new operation against Islamist militants in the country's northeast, in an effort to combat the insurgency. (Source: BBC)

These are just a few of the latest news stories from around the world related to military affairs.