US approves $2.1 billion Patriot missile sale to Ukraine - Reuters

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  The multi-billion-dollar transaction relies entirely on external funding from European and Canadian partners to bolster Kyiv's air defense capabilities ahead of anticipated winter bombardments. However, severe manufacturing bottlenecks mean Ukraine will not receive the munitions immediately to counter current Russian strikes on critical energy infrastructure. The green light also follows rising political tension between Washington and Kyiv over the conflict's direction.

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• Iran finalises plan to respond to any new attack, official says

  Tehran's armed forces have finalized preparations for an aggressive military retaliation should the country face further foreign aggression. An unnamed security and political official warned that adversaries and their regional partners will face unexpected levels of intensity and reach. Concurrently, domestic political figures are pursuing significant policy shifts that could fundamentally alter the nation's international nuclear commitments.

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• Top federal prosecutor in Alaska says criminal probe underway over would-be spoiler Senate candidate

  Law enforcement authorities have significantly escalated their presence in the state following reports connecting Mary Peltola's campaign to the recruitment of Dan J. Sullivan. The inquiry addresses concerns that the duplicate name was intentionally deployed to mislead voters and disrupt the Senate race against the Republican incumbent. Investigators are actively assessing the election's integrity while balancing competing claims over ballot administration.

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