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• Iraq forces fully recapture city of Tal Afar from ISIS al-Arabiya - Saturday, 26 August 2017 - Iraqi forces have captured the city of Tal Afar and are clearing it from ISIS militiants.
• Pentagon conceals troops numbers in war zones Iran Press TV Sat Aug 26, 2017 2:5PM - The Pentagon has been concealing the true number of US troops in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, raising doubts about sincerity towards the governments of these countries and concerns regarding democratic accountability to the US public.
• Venezuela begins war games after US sanctions, threat from Trump France 24 update : 2017-08-26 Venezuela kicks off two days of military drills on Saturday in response to US President Donald Trump's threat of military action and newly announced sanctions on the crisis-stricken nation.
• No military action plan being considered for Venezuela: U.S. official Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- A top national security adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that no military action plan was currently being considered in the near future for Venezuela.
• Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq , Aug. 26, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 39 strikes consisting of 37 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
• Department Press Briefing - August 24, 2017 President Ghani launched the Afghan Government’s new compact. It’s called the Afghan Compact. The compact represents the Afghan Government’s commitment to key reforms aimed at improving security and creating a more peaceful, stable, and prosperous society.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Trump Aide Gorka Out at White House August 26, 2017 - National security aide Sebastian Gorka says he has quit the Trump White House, making him the latest official to exit the administration of President Donald Trump.

Defense Industry

• Unstoppable: Russia's New APC Can Swim 60 Kilometers, Fire in Amphibious Mode Sputnik News 14:24 26.08.2017(updated 15:07 26.08.2017) Visitors of the ARMY-2017 military show outside Moscow got their first detailed look at the Bumerang, Russia's new amphibious wheeled armored personnel carrier.

Other Conflicts

• The chief fighting for an indigenous Vanuatu nation As the Turaga Nation leader awaits trial, his life-long self-determination and economic movement is now floundering.

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• 'Soft' and 'Hard' Power of China's Naval Diplomacy Sputnik News 15:06 26.08.2017(updated 15:08 26.08.2017) China's naval hospital ship Peace Ark is currently on its sixth "harmonious mission" to a number of developing countries, providing free medical services to its citizens.