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More than 2,000 students arrested across US for participating in pro-Palestine protests
Middle East, News, US May 2, 2024 , by IRIA
Over two thousand college students from America’s most prestigious universities have been arrested and assaulted by the Police amid demonstrations against Israel’s atrocities in Gaza. The student protest started at Columbia University and spread all across the country.
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China launches sea trials for its next-generation aircraft carrier
Asia-Pacific, News May 2, 2024 , by IRIA
China initiated sea trials for its third and most advanced aircraft carrier, Type 003 Fujian, on May 1, 2024. The commencement of testing by the Chinese navy occurred nearly two years after the aircraft carrier was initially unveiled in June 2022.
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US Secretary of State Blinken travels to Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Israel to push Gaza ceasefire negotiations
Middle East, News, US May 1, 2024 , by IRIA
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia to engage with regional partners and key allies. His latest visit to the Middle East is aimed at pushing the stalled negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
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US aerospace firm Sierra Nevada secure $13 billion contract to build “Doomsday Plane”
News, US May 1, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. Air Force announced that it had granted a $13 billion contract to aerospace engineering firm, Sierra Nevada, to replace the aging E-4B Nightwatch aircraft, also known as "doomsday planes," which are intended to operate during a nuclear conflict.
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NATO chief Stoltenberg visits Kyiv, vows to increase arms flow for Ukraine
Europe, News April 30, 2024 , by IRIA
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in Kyiv on April 29, 2024. During his meeting with the Ukrainian leadership, Stoltenberg conveyed commitments to provide further military assistance.
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Pakistan Navy’s first of 8 advanced Hangor-class submarines launched in China
Asia-Pacific, News April 30, 2024 , by IRIA
China launched the first of 8 advanced Hangor-class submarines for the Pakistan Navy. The vessel has been built in collaboration between Pakistan and China. The launch ceremony was held at the Wuchang Shipbuilding site in Shuangliu Base, located in Wuhan, China.
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More children killed in Gaza in 6 months than in all conflicts around the world in 4 years
Middle East, News April 29, 2024 , by IRIA
More children have been killed in Gaza by Israeli forces in the past six months than in all the conflicts across the world in the last four years, the UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said on April 28, 2024.
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US announces $6 billion aid package during Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting
Europe, News, US April 29, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin unveiled a historic $6 billion military assistance program for Ukraine. The initiative would empower the U.S. to procure state-of-the-art equipment from its defense industry to bolster the Ukrainian defense against Russian invasion.
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France and Germany sign agreement to develop next-generation battle tank
Europe, News April 28, 2024 , by IRIA
France and Germany signed a collaboration agreement on April 26, 2024, for the development of a forthcoming battle-tank system by 2040. The defense ministers of both countries approved an industrial work-share pact during their meeting in Paris.
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NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg visits Germany to discuss security issues and Ukraine war
Europe, News April 27, 2024 , by IRIA
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in Berlin to meet with German leadership, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and members of the Foreign Affairs and the Defense Committee, to discuss common security threats and NATO's support for Ukraine.