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Gaza ceasefire talks at standstill amid escalating conflict
Middle East, News June 30, 2024 , by IRIA
Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas remain at an impasse, with no progress made towards ending the ongoing Gaza conflict, a senior Hamas official, Osama Hamdan, stated on June 29, 2024.
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Azerbaijan receives first C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft from Italy
Europe, News June 29, 2024 , by IRIA
The Azerbaijani Armed Forces have received their first C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft from Italian aerospace company Leonardo. The new addition was unveiled at Heydar Aliyev International Airport during a ceremony attended by President Ilham Aliyev and several defense officials.
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NATO warships join US and UK-led maritime exercise to enhance interoperability, train Ukraine’s Navy
Europe, News, US June 29, 2024 , by IRIA
NATO ships joined the U.S. Navy, Royal Navy of the United Kingdom, and Ukrainian Navy for a joint mine countermeasure exercise Sea Breeze 2024 in the Firth of Clyde Sea near Glasgow. The exercise started on June 26 and will continue until July 5, 2024.
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China’s Communist Party expels two former defense ministers over corruption charges
Asia-Pacific, News June 28, 2024 , by IRIA
China’s Communist Party has expelled two former defense ministers, Li Shangfu and his predecessor, Wei Fenghe, amidst allegations of corruption. The decision, announced by the state-run news agency, underscores President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign within the military and the broader governmental framework.
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South Korea signs $1.4 billion deal to begin production of KF-21 Boramae fighter jets
Asia-Pacific, News June 28, 2024 , by IRIA
South Korean government has signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to produce 20 KF-21 Boramae fighter jets. This comes nine years after the development of the KF-21 began, with the project now reported to be 80% complete.
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Former Prime Minister of Netherlands Mark Rutte appointed as NATO’s new secretary general
Europe, News June 27, 2024 , by IRIA
Mark Rutte has been confirmed as the next Secretary General of NATO, replacing Jens Stoltenberg at the helm of the security alliance. NATO announced that the Dutch Prime Minister will assume his new role on October 1, 2024.
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US Defense Chief Austin speaks with Russian Defense Minister Belousov for first time in 15 months
Europe, News, US June 27, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Russia’s newly appointed Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, marking the first such conversation between the defense leaders in 15 months. The call, initiated by Austin, underscores the pressing need for maintaining open lines of communication amid the escalating conflict in Ukraine.
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ICC issues arrest warrants for Russian Army Chief Gerasimov and former Defense Minister Shoigu
Europe, News June 26, 2024 , by IRIA
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Russia’s former Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and the military chief, General Valery Gerasimov. The two men are accused of directing attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine, amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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Polish President Andrzej Duda visits China to discuss Ukraine issue, expand bilateral trade
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News June 26, 2024 , by IRIA
President of Poland Andrzej Duda traveled to China to meet President Xi Jinping. During his visit, Duda discussed the Ukraine war, peace efforts, and the possibility of expanding bilateral trade during his visit to Beijing.
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EU foreign ministers explore legal loopholes to bypass Hungary’s veto on Ukraine aid
Europe, News June 25, 2024 , by IRIA
European Union foreign ministers met on June 24, 2024, and laid out plans to circumvent Hungary’s veto against sending a multi-billion-dollar military assistance package to Ukraine. According to the plan, the EU could use Russia’s frozen assets to provide weapons and other military support to Ukraine.