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German Chancellor Scholz visits China, seeking fair competition and rebalancing trade relations
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 16, 2024 , by IRIA
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in China on a three-day diplomatic mission on the fine lines as Germany struggles to balance relations with its Western partners while sustaining economic ties with Beijing, Berlin's largest trade ally.
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Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev visits Armenia to bolster ties and increase exports
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 16, 2024 , by IRIA
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced that Astana is ready to increase exports to Yerevan to $350 million as he visited the Armenian capital on April 15, 2024. Tokayev emphasized that Armenia is a very important and reliable partner for Kazakhstan in the South Caucasus.
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US President Biden calls for G7 leaders meeting to discuss Iran’s attack on Israel
Middle East, News, US April 15, 2024 , by IRIA
Leaders of the G7 nations conducted a virtual meeting on April 14, 2023, at the request of U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss the regional and global security affairs after Iran launched over 300 missiles and drones in a retaliatory attack on Israel.
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Germany to send additional Patriot air defense system to Ukraine as Russia intensifies attacks
Europe, News April 15, 2024 , by IRIA
Germany to provide Ukraine with additional Patriot air defense systems as Russia intensifies attacks on Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced after holding talks with German Chancellor Scholz on April 13.
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Iran launches hundreds of drones and missiles in retaliatory strikes against Israel
Middle East, News April 14, 2024 , by IRIA
Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel in response to the lethal Israeli strike on Iranian embassy compound in Syria last week. This is the first time Iran attacked Israel from its territory, marking an unprecedented escalation in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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Thai military on high alert near Myanmar border amid clashes and evacuation
Asia-Pacific, News April 13, 2024 , by IRIA
Thailand’s military forces were put on high alert in the town of Mae Sot and its surrounding areas as the violent clashes between Myanmar’s junta administration and an ethnic armed group escalated. Hundreds of people lined up to enter Thailand amid the escalating violence.
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Biden warns US would intervene if China attacks Philippines in South China Sea
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 13, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. President Joe Biden has pledged to defend the Philippines from any attack in the South China Sea as he hosted the leaders of the Philippines and Japan for a joint summit in Washington amid growing tensions with China.
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US, South Korea and Japan conduct joint naval drills amid increasing North Korea threat
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 12, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. and Japan joined South Korean naval forces for joint exercises in international waters near Jeju Island to improve interoperability and strengthen forces against increasing North Korean nuclear and missile threats.
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Germany delivers 20 additional Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine
Europe, News April 12, 2024 , by IRIA
The German government has tasked defense manufacturer Rheinmetall to deliver 20 additional Marder infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to Ukraine, the company announced in a release.
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Japan’s Kishida arrives in US to meet Biden, bolster defense ties and space cooperation
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 11, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida revealed initiatives for military collaboration and various projects on April 10, 2024, as the Japanese leader arrived in Washington. The two leaders announced cooperation in missile production and lunar exploration.