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207 Ukrainians and 195 Russians return home in latest prisoner swap
Europe, News February 1, 2024 , by IRIA
Russia and Ukraine have conducted a prisoner exchange where Moscow said it received 195 prisoners while Kyiv claimed to brought home 207 of its prisoners of war. The prisoner swap deal marks the first such exchange since the recent incident involving a Russian military transport plane.
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Czech Republic signs $6.5 billion deal with US to acquire 24 F-35 jets
Europe, News, US February 1, 2024 , by IRIA
The Czech Republic government signed the country’s biggest military procurement deal on January 29, 2024, to acquire 24 F-35 fighter jets from the United States.
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US arms and military equipment exports hit record high $238 billion in 2023
News, US January 31, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States military equipment sales to foreign governments saw a 16% increase in the fiscal year 2023, reaching a record $238 billion, the U.S. State Department reported. The weapons supply to Ukraine from Western countries played a pivotal role in increasing arms sales.
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NATO chief Stoltenberg visits US to discuss Russia-Ukraine war, security challenges
Europe, News, US January 31, 2024 , by IRIA
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited the United States to discuss the upcoming NATO Summit, the Allies' support for Ukraine, and common security challenges in Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific.
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Three US soldiers killed, more than 30 injured in Jordan drone attack
Middle East, News, US January 30, 2024 , by IRIA
Three U.S. Army troops were killed while more than 30 service members were injured during a drone strike on a small U.S. military outpost in Jordan. The drone attack, which is linked with Iranian-backed regional proxies, was carried out on January 28, 2024.
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US National Security Advisor and China’s Foreign Minister hold meeting in Bangkok
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 30, 2024 , by IRIA
United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Chinese Communist Party Politburo Member, Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission, and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Bangkok on January 26-27, 2024.
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US deploys guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell to Japan
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 29, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. Navy announced the forward deployment of USS McCampbell (DDG 85) to Yokosuka, Japan. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell will replace USS Antietam (CG 54), which will move to Pearl Harbor as part of a rotation of forces in the Pacific.
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US approves sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey and F-35s to Greece
Europe, News, US January 29, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department approved the highly anticipated $23 billion F-16 fighter jet sales for Turkey alongside $8.6 billion deal for 40 F-35 advanced jets for Greece. The announcement came soon after the Turkish parliament ratified Sweden’s NATO membership bid.
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EDGE wins largest-ever contract to deliver 200 unmanned helicopters to UAE
Middle East, News January 28, 2024 , by IRIA
UAE’s largest defense technology manufacturing firm, EDGE, has signed a contract to deliver over 200 HT-100 and HT-750 unmanned helicopters to the UAE Ministry of Defense.
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International Court of Justice orders Israel to stop genocidal acts in Gaza, fails to impose ceasefire
Africa, Middle East, News January 27, 2024 , by IRIA
The United Nations’ top court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a provisional order on January 26, 2023, preventing Israel from conducting genocidal acts in Gaza. The court, however, failed to impose a ceasefire in the ongoing crisis that has claimed more than 26,000 Palestinian lives.