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Leaders of the Pacific Rim countries gather in Peru for APEC Summit 2024
Americas, Asia-Pacific, News November 17, 2024 , by IRIA
The APEC Summit in Peru, marked a critical juncture for the 21 member economies representing two-thirds of the global GDP and half of the world's trade. Against major global shifts, the summit featured closed-door discussions, bilateral meetings, and a robust agenda to foster inclusive economic growth and address geopolitical challenges.
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Germany’s Scholz holds first phone call with Russian President Putin in 2 years, urges Russia to enter talks with Ukraine
Europe, News November 17, 2024 , by IRIA
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held the first phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin in two years on November 15, 2024. The phone call, which lasted for about an hour and was conducted at Berlin’s request, ended the Western isolation over the Ukraine war.
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Chinese President Xi arrives in Peru on his Latin American tour, aiming to expand Beijing’s global influence
Americas, Asia-Pacific, News November 16, 2024 , by IRIA
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the Peruvian capital on November 15, 2024, to start his nine-day diplomatic tour of Latin America. The trip, which includes stops in Peru and Brazil, signals China's ambition to solidify itself as a key global power amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
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3500 troops and 1000 military vehicles participated in NATO’s largest training exercise on Eastern Flank
Europe, News November 16, 2024 , by IRIA
NATO’s large-scale military exercise, Resolute Warrior 2024, concluded at the Adazi Military Training Area in Latvia. The exercise brought together approximately 3,500 soldiers and over 1,000 military hardware, including tanks, drones, helicopters, and advanced artillery systems.
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Morocco to buy Turkish-made Bayraktar Akinci drones to bolster aerial defense capabilities
Africa, Middle East, News November 15, 2024 , by IRIA
Morocco has placed an order to acquire Bayraktar Akinci drones to bolster its aerial defense capabilities. The state-of-the-art latest model of the Akinci drones will arrive in Morocco starting in February next year.
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Germany to provide IRIS-T system to Ukraine, supply additional air defense systems by next year
Europe, News November 15, 2024 , by IRIA
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced his country's plan to provide Ukraine with the sixth IRIS-T air defense system by the end of this year. Germany also plans to supply additional air defense systems and military support to Ukraine by 2025.
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China unveils stealth fighter jets and showcases aerial prowess at Zhuhai Airshow
Asia-Pacific, News November 14, 2024 , by IRIA
The 2024 China Airshow has brought together over 1,000 exhibitors from 47 countries, making it China’s largest airshow. Chinese companies showcased a range of groundbreaking technological innovations, including flying cars, advanced cargo planes, spacecraft, and next-generation aircraft.
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Latvia to buy ASCOD infantry fighting vehicle to strengthen defense capabilities
Europe, News November 14, 2024 , by IRIA
Latvia to procure the ASCOD (Austrian-Spanish Cooperation Development) infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) as part of its broader initiative to modernize defense capabilities. This selection marks a significant move to reinforce Latvia’s military power, especially given the current regional security concerns in Eastern Europe.
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Naval forces from 28 nations participate in exercise Grand African NEMO in the Gulf of Guinea
Africa, News November 13, 2024 , by IRIA
West African countries joined forces with international allies in the Grand African Navy Exercise for Maritime Operations (NEMO), to enhance the security of the Gulf of Guinea. This year’s drills have brought together 28 nations with the shared goal of combating rising maritime crime and strengthening cooperative defense mechanisms
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German and Finnish defense firms join forces to develop space-based SAR satellite system for Ukraine
Europe, News November 13, 2024 , by IRIA
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall and Finnish microsatellite provider ICEYE signed a collaboration agreement that would bolster Ukraine’s surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. This cooperative venture aims to supply Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite imagery to Ukraine's Ministry of Defense.