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France’s new center-right prime minister vows to toughen stance on immigration
Europe, News September 9, 2024 , by IRIA
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister, seeking to resolve the political turmoil resulting from the deeply divided National Assembly.
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Britain and Ireland seek to reset ties as Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Dublin
Europe, News September 8, 2024 , by IRIA
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris in Dublin on September 9, 2024. The visit marks the first official trip to Ireland by a British prime minister in five years and is part of Starmer's broader strategy to strengthen relations with Ireland and the EU.
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Ukraine Defense Contact Group meets in Germany: Zelenskyy pushes for more weapons and long-range strike capabilities
Europe, News, US September 7, 2024 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin chaired the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, attended by representatives from over 50 countries in Ramstein, Germany. Ukraine's defense needs remained the main focus of the meeting.
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Japan’s outgoing Prime Minister Kishida makes farewell visit to South Korea, pledges to continue cooperation
Asia-Pacific, News September 7, 2024 , by IRIA
Less than a month before stepping down, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida visited Seoul on September 6, to reaffirm his commitment to improving relations between the two countries. Both Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol emphasized the importance of maintaining the warming relations between the two neighbors.
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African leaders visit Beijing for Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit
Africa, Asia-Pacific, News September 6, 2024 , by IRIA
Beijing recently became the focal point of international diplomacy as it hosted the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), a grand three-day event that brought together delegations from dozens of African nations.
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More than 3000 US soldiers and 80 aircraft conducted large-scale air assault mission
News, US September 6, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army's 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team “STRIKE” of the 101st Airborne Division recently conducted a second rotation to the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC). The historic air assault mission involved more than 3000 soldiers and 80 aircraft.
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Egypt’s President Sisi visits Turkiye for the first time in 10 years as bilateral relations improve
Africa, Middle East, News September 5, 2024 , by IRIA
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived in Turkey on an official trip on September 4, 2024. This marks the first official visit by al-Sisi to Turkey since he assumed office in 2014, signaling a potential new chapter in the relationship between Ankara and Cairo, which had been strained for nearly a decade.
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42 killed in Israel’s latest assault on Gaza, several dead in West Bank operation
Middle East, News September 5, 2024 , by IRIA
The Israeli violence in Gaza continues as the latest airstrike on September 4, 2024, killed 42 Palestinians and injured more than 100 Palestinians. The strikes hit various civilian targets across the densely populated coastal enclave, heightening fears of a broader conflict in the region.
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Russian President Putin gets red carpet welcome in Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant
Europe, News September 4, 2024 , by IRIA
Putin was warmly received by the leader of Mongolia on September 3, 2024, defying an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The visit has drawn global attention as Mongolia, a member of the ICC, chose to ignore calls for Putin's arrest.
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US, UK, France, and Japanese forces join multinational military exercise in Indonesia
Asia-Pacific, News, US September 4, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States and the Indonesian armed forces are conducting the largest multinational military exercise Super Garuda Shield in Indonesia. More than 5,500 combined national forces, including 2,500 U.S. service members, are participating in this year's exercise.