Russia’s round-the-clock bombardment of targets in Ukraine killed at least seven people and wounded more than 80 others, officials said Monday.

Moscow’s forces pounded apartment buildings, offices, gas stations and data centers, among other targets.

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After weeks of quiet following major Houthi territorial gains, Saudi warplanes hit rebel infrastructure in Taiz; Houthis vow retaliation and claim nearly 50 casualties.

Saudi Arabia carried out a series of heavy airstrikes against Houthi terror targets in Yemen in recent hours, reigniting a conflict that had briefly quieted after the Iranian-backed rebels achieved significant territorial gains along the Red Sea coast.

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The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) said on Saturday that it was fighting Taliban forces in Kamdesh district of Nuristan and claimed to have captured several checkpoints. A Taliban-linked outlet also confirmed clashes in the area.

In a statement issued on Saturday, 26 September, the Afghanistan Freedom Front said fighting had begun that morning in parts of Kamdesh district and was continuing.

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A spokesman for the Khost province’s governor said the airstrikes targeted 10 sites, including near the provincial center, in the early hours of Wednesday. No casualties were reported.

Islamabad said the strikes were ordered in response to eight drone attacks launched from Afghan territory against Pakistan the day before, and after Pakistani troops prevented a cross-border infiltration attempt by militants based in Afghanistan.

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Seven Ethiopian armed groups have formed an alliance aimed at overthrowing the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

The groups announced the alliance on Sunday, saying that they would work together to set up an inclusive transitional government.

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