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Russian President Putin visits North Korea after 24 years to deepen security and trade ties
Asia-Pacific, News June 19, 2024 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Pyongyang for a high-profile visit and to meet with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un. This marks Putin's first visit to North Korea in 24 years, highlighting a renewed diplomatic and strategic engagement between the two countries.
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France becomes first international customer of RTX’s ATNAVICS system to enhance air traffic management
Europe, News June 19, 2024 , by IRIA
France has selected the RTX subsidiary company Collins Aerospace’s vehicle-mounted Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System (ATNAVICS), becoming the first international customer for this advanced system that promises to revolutionize the French Army’s air traffic management capabilities.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet after key members resign
Middle East, News June 18, 2024 , by IRIA
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved his six-member war cabinet following the departure of centrist opposition leader Benny Gantz and his ally Gadi Eisenkot. Sensitive issues about the war with Hamas in Gaza will now be decided by a smaller forum.
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Germany and Austria’s defense firms team up to develop soldier biometric tracking system
Europe, News June 18, 2024 , by IRIA
Germany’s Rheinmetall and Austrian company QUS Body Connected to develop an advanced biometric data tracking tool for its Gladius 2.0 soldier system. The partnership marks a pivotal step in integrating cutting-edge technology with military hardware to optimize the performance and safety of soldiers in the field.
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World leaders fail to achieve breakthrough at Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland
Europe, News June 17, 2024 , by IRIA
Leaders and representatives from over 90 countries gathered in Lucerne, Switzerland to participate in the two-day-long Ukraine Peace Summit, which concluded on June 16, 2024. However, any hopes of a significant breakthrough were tempered by the notable absence of Russia, which dismissed the summit as "absurd" and pointless.
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Chinese premier visits Australia to mend strained relations, promises to send more Pandas
Asia-Pacific, News June 17, 2024 , by IRIA
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Adelaide, South Australia, on June 15, marking the first visit by a high-ranking Chinese leader to Australia in seven years. Li’s trip is focused on the revival of trade and the restoration of diplomatic links between Australia and China.
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Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk’s companies to compete for $5.6 billion US Space Force contracts
News, US June 16, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. Space Force has chosen Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin and Elon Musk’s SpaceX alongside the United Launch Alliance (ULA) to compete for multiple launch missions worth up to $5.6 billion over the next five years.
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Iran and Sweden exchange prisoners in Oman-mediated swap deal
Europe, Middle East, News June 16, 2024 , by IRIA
Iran and Sweden conducted a prisoner swap deal, facilitated by Oman. This exchange involved the release of a former Iranian official in return for a European Union diplomat, marking a potential step towards easing the tense relations between the two nations.
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G7 leaders gather in Italy to discuss Ukraine aid, Middle East security crisis and migration issue
Europe, News, US June 15, 2024 , by IRIA
The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States arrived at the luxury resort of Borgo Egnazia in Puglia southern Italy on June 13, 2024, for the G7 meeting.
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Russia claims it shot down 87 Ukrainian drones in one night, struck military and energy facilities
Europe, News June 15, 2024 , by IRIA
Russian Defense Ministry reported that its forces intercepted 87 Ukrainian drones overnight, and destroyed all of them. More than 70 of these drones were targeting Russia’s southern Rostov region, where Russia's military command center for operations against Kyiv is located.