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At least 140 Nigerian villagers killed in armed clashes
Africa, News December 28, 2023 , by IRIA
Several villagers have been killed by armed groups in the ongoing conflict between nomadic herders and farmers in Nigeria's north-central Plateau state. The series of attacks, starting on Christmas Ever, have resulted in at least 140 deaths so far.
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Turkiye’s parliamentary commission approves Sweden’s bid to join NATO
Europe, News December 28, 2023 , by IRIA
A panel from the Turkish parliament’s key commission on foreign affairs has cleared another hurdle in Sweden’s accession into the NATO alliance by approving Stockholm’s NATO membership bid on December 26, 2023.
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US launches airstrikes in Iraq after troops injured in drone attacks
Middle East, News, US December 27, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. President Joe Biden ordered airstrikes against Iranian-backed militant group, Kataib Hezbollah, in Iraq on December 26, 2023. The airstrikes were launched in response to the drone attack on U.S. military personnel at Erbil Air Base in Northern Iraq.
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Death toll nears 22,000 as Israel widens aerial attacks in Gaza
Middle East, News December 27, 2023 , by IRIA
The death toll in Gaza has reached nearly 21,000 as Israel continues its assault and aerial attacks on civilian targets. Israeli airstrikes on Christmas Eve resulted in more than 100 deaths in Gaza.
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Iran’s navy receives new cruise missiles and advanced helicopters as regional tension grows
Middle East, News December 26, 2023 , by IRIA
The Iranian navy has received domestically produced Talaeiyeh smart cruise missiles along with new reconnaissance helicopters, drones, and Nasir marine cruise missiles that can be launched from warships.
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US approves $780m Stinger missiles and defense equipment sale for Germany, Netherlands and Italy
Europe, News, US December 26, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States Department of State has approved a possible sale of Stinger missiles and related equipment to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency for Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. The estimated total cost of the missiles and related military hardware is $780 million.
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US President Biden discusses war objectives and phases with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Middle East, News, US December 25, 2023 , by IRIA
President of the United States Joe Biden held a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on December 23, 2023. The two leaders discussed Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, including its ‘objectives and phasing’ during their call.
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US Navy awards $80 million contract to prototype Advanced Electronic Warfare for F/A-18 fighter jet
News, US December 25, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States Navy has awarded defense manufacturer Raytheon (RTX) a $80 million contract to prototype Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet fighter jet
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US, China military leaders hold first talks in more than a year
Asia-Pacific, News, US December 24, 2023 , by IRIA
Top military leaders from the United States and the People’s Republic of China held a virtual meeting on December 21, 2023, marking the first interaction between the two militaries in more than a year.
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Ukraine claims to down three Russian Su-34 fighter jets
Europe, News December 24, 2023 , by IRIA
The Ukrainian military has claimed to have shot down three Russian Su-34 fighter bomber jets in the Kherson region on December 22, 2023. Moscow has neither confirmed nor denied Kyiv’s claims.