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Pressure mounts on Western leaders to halt arms sales to Israel after airstrike kills aid workers in Gaza
Middle East, News April 5, 2024 , by IRIA
Growing political pressure has been mounting on the British Prime Minister and the U.S. President to halt arms exports to Israel following the deaths of seven foreign aid workers from World Central Kitchen in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza.
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NATO Foreign Ministers meet to discuss security challenges, enhancing military aid for Ukraine
Europe, News, US April 5, 2024 , by IRIA
NATO Foreign Ministers gathered in Brussels to mark the alliance’s 75th anniversary and prepare for the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington. Foreign Ministers from NATO countries met for a two-day meeting on April 3-4, 2024 to discuss continued support for Ukraine and security challenges.
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US President Biden and China’s Xi Jinping hold talks on Taiwan, trade, technology, and security issues
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 4, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. President Joe Biden held a telephone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 2, 2024. This is the first time that the two leaders spoke directly with each other since they met in person in November last year.
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Ukraine claims Russia attacked Kyiv with 5 Zircon hypersonic missiles this year
Europe, News April 4, 2024 , by IRIA
Russia has used five of its recently developed Zircon hypersonic missiles in attacks on Kyiv since the beginning of the year, Ukraine's military claimed on April 1, 2024. The attacks are part of over 180 missile and drone assaults conducted by Russia against Ukraine.
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Indonesia’s newly elected President Prabowo Subianto visits China on first foreign trip, meets Xi Jinping
Asia-Pacific, News April 3, 2024 , by IRIA
Indonesia's newly elected President Prabowo Subianto came to China for his inaugural foreign visit on April 1, 2024, marking a significant diplomatic engagement since winning the elections.
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Israel strikes Iranian consulate in Syria, killing top generals; Iran vows revenge
Middle East, News April 3, 2024 , by IRIA
Iran has vowed to retaliate after accusing Israel of conducting missile strikes on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria on April 1, 2024. The attack marks a deadly escalation of regional tensions amidst the conflict in Gaza, heightening concerns of a broader Middle Eastern conflict.
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Romania and Bulgaria partially join EU Schengen travel zone after 13-year wait
Europe, News April 2, 2024 , by IRIA
After a thirteen-year wait, Romania and Bulgaria finally joined Europe's Schengen area of free movement on March 31, 2024, allowing their citizens to travel freely by air and sea without border checks, bringing them in line with the rest of Europe.
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US CENTCOM awards $922 million contract to General Dynamics to modernize IT infrastructure
News, US April 2, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has awarded global aerospace and defense firm General Dynamics' business unit General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) a $922 million contract to modernize enterprise IT infrastructure.
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Netherlands to upgrade its fleet of MQ-9A Reaper drones to conduct NATO missions
Europe, News, US April 1, 2024 , by IRIA
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has announced its plans to enhance its MQ-9A Reapers fleet in collaboration with the U.S.-based defense manufacturer, General Atomics. The latest upgrade involves integrating new weaponry and radars onto unmanned aerial vehicles.
Comments Off on US approves $3.8 billion in military aid for Israel, halts funding for UN humanitarian agency UNRWA 0

US approves $3.8 billion in military aid for Israel, halts funding for UN humanitarian agency UNRWA
Middle East, News, US April 1, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. Congress approved the transfer of billions of dollars worth of bombs and fighter jets to Israel while the State Department is set to finalize the approval. This decision comes despite publicly voiced concerns about the potential Israeli invasion of Gaza's Rafah and the increasing number of civilian casualties in the region.