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  Did Pakistan shoot down three Indian Rafale jets in Kashmir clashes?

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  Pakistan claims it shot down three Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jets during the clashes in Kashmir on the night of May 6 to 7. Pakistani internet users allege that several images and videos document the destruction of the aircraft. However, some are unrelated, while others offer indications but …

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  Gaza's new 'Morag' corridor 'means confining a large number of people in a very small place'

  France 24

  Satellite image analysis by the FRANCE 24 Observers team and footage shared by Israeli media and the Israeli army show the ongoing construction of a new security corridor known as "Morag" in southern Gaza, and the extent of the destruction along the axis. Experts say it is part of Israel’s strategy …

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  Propaganda slip-up: Iran accidentally exposes sensitive missile data

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  On May 4, 2025, Tehran announced it had tested a new ballistic missile system. Iranian state television swiftly began broadcasting propaganda videos showcasing the test. However, there was a minor oversight: one of the propaganda videos posted on social media inadvertently revealed on-screen data …

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  What an explosion in an Iranian port reveals about the importation of Chinese weapons

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  More than 60 people died in an explosion in the Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee on April 26. A number of sources said that the explosion was caused by containers carrying sodium perchlorate, a substance used to make missile fuel. While the cause remains unclear, the tragedy highlights a supply route …

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  EU-made weapons sold to the UAE found in Sudan convoy

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  The FRANCE 24 Observers analysed videos showing a group allied with the Sudanese army capturing a convoy in the desert. The convoy was transporting mortar bombs. We were able to identify the munitions as having been manufactured in Bulgaria and purchased by the United Arab Emirates. The weapons …

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  Gaza: Community kitchens face collapse as Israeli blockade continues

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  Charity kitchens have become the only source of food for thousands of families in Gaza, especially since March 2, when Israel re-imposed a blockade on humanitarian aid. But with the new blockade, food stocks are again declining, and community kitchens are closing down. What’s more, some kitchens …