World military news
Here are some recent world military news updates:
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 United Nations has condemned the use of force by the Ethiopian government against civilians in the Tigray region, and has called for an immediate ceasefire. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The European Union has announced plans to increase its military spending by 25% over the next five years, in response to growing security concerns. (Source: BBC)
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 test-fired several short-range ballistic missiles, in defiance of international sanctions and warnings. (Source: The New York Times)
- India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire along their disputed border in Kashmir, following a series of clashes that left dozens dead. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Middle East
- The United States has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia targets in Iraq and Syria, in response to rocket attacks on American troops. (Source: The Washington Post)
- The Israeli military has launched airstrikes against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, in response to rocket attacks from the territory. (Source: Haaretz)
- The Saudi-led coalition has launched a military operation against Houthi rebels in Yemen, in an effort to retake key cities. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Africa
- The United States has deployed troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo to support the country's military in its fight against rebel groups. (Source: The New York Times)
- The African Union has deployed peacekeepers to the Central African Republic to help stabilize the country after years of conflict. (Source: BBC)
- The Nigerian military has launched a crackdown on Islamist militants in the northeastern state of Borno, following a series of attacks that left dozens dead. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Europe
- NATO has announced plans to increase its military presence in the Baltic region, in response to growing concerns about Russian aggression. (Source: The Guardian)
- The United Kingdom has announced plans to increase its military spending by 10% over the next five years, in response to growing security concerns. (Source: BBC)
- The French military has launched airstrikes against Islamic State targets in the Sahel region of Africa, in an effort to disrupt the group's operations. (Source: Le Monde)
These are just a few examples of recent world military news.