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US Department of Defense to pace investments in space-warfare domain
News, US May 24, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States Department of Defense has unveiled its plans to ramp up investments in the space warfare domain. A recent statement by the Pentagon on May 21, 2024, outlined the importance of maintaining its edge in space as competitors attempt to shift the balance in the domain.
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Norway, Spain and Ireland announce their decision to recognize Palestine as a state
Europe, Middle East, News May 23, 2024 , by IRIA
Norway, Spain, and Ireland announced on May 22, 2024, that they would officially recognize Palestine as a state starting from May 28. The largely symbolic diplomatic move has sparked an outrage in Israel.
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Vietnam elects security chief To Lam as the new president
Asia-Pacific, News May 23, 2024 , by IRIA
Vietnam's parliament appointed To Lam, former Public Security Minister, as the state president on May 21, 2024. Lam’s appointment comes after his predecessor resigned amid an ongoing anti-corruption campaign that has shaken the country’s political establishment.
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Foreign ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states convene in Kazakhstan
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News May 22, 2024 , by IRIA
Top diplomats from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states held their regular meeting on May 21, 2024, in Astana, Kazakhstan. The meeting comes as a run-up to the upcoming meeting of the SCO leaders, scheduled for July.
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Turkey’s foreign minister visits Pakistan to discuss bilateral ties and Gaza war
News May 22, 2024 , by IRIA
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Pakistan for a two-day visit on May 19, 2024, following an invitation from his Pakistani counterpart, Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations and address regional and international developments, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.
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International Criminal Court prosecutor applies for arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders
Middle East, News May 21, 2024 , by IRIA
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor has formally applied to seek the arrest warrants of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. The two, along with other leaders, have been charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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China sanctions US defense firms for selling weapons to Taiwan
Asia-Pacific, News, US May 21, 2024 , by IRIA
China has sanctioned three more U.S.-based defense giants, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, General Dynamics Land Systems, and Boeing Defense, Space & Security, on May 20, 2024, over their sales of arms to Taiwan.
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Iran’s President Raisi and Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian confirmed dead in helicopter crash
Middle East, News May 20, 2024 , by IRIA
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and other high-level officials crashed in the mountainous region of the country’s East Azerbaijan province on May 19, 2024. All nine people aboard have been confirmed dead, state media reported.
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Germany integrates Patriot air defense systems with Finland during military exercise
Europe, News May 20, 2024 , by IRIA
Germany deployed its Patriot air defense systems to Finland and successfully integrated the Patriot firing unit with a Finnish brigade during exercise Mallet Strike 24-1. German and Finnish forces trained tactics and integrated Command and Control structure.
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US Army awards $756 million contract for ground-based Long Range Hypersonic Weapon System
News, US May 19, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States Army has awarded defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin a $756 million contract for delivering additional capability for the ground-based hypersonic system, the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW).