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EU-China Summit: European Union leaders meet Xi Jinping in Beijing to ease trade tensions
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News December 8, 2023 , by IRIA
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Charles Michel for the 24th EU-China Summit in Beijing. The summit was focused on reviving stronger economic ties between China and Europe.
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Russian President Putin hold talks with Saudi and UAE leaders on rare trip to Middle East
Europe, Middle East, News December 7, 2023 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Riyadh and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi in a lightning one-day tour to the Gulf region aimed at strengthening partnerships. The visit defied U.S. and European efforts to isolate Putin on the global stage.
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Russia threatens military attacks against NATO-supplied jets for Ukraine
Europe, News December 7, 2023 , by IRIA
Russia’s foreign ministry spokesperson revealed that Moscow is prioritizing attacks on NATO-supplied Ukrainian fighter jets as they pose a great threat to the Russian troops. She added that NATO’s involvement with Ukraine has increased the dangers of a direct military clash between Russia and the alliance.
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Zelenskyy cancels US Senate briefing amid aid row, White House warns it is ‘out of money’ for Ukraine
Europe, News, US December 6, 2023 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has cancelled his address to the U.S. Senate to make a direct appeal to U.S. lawmakers for additional aid amid funding dispute in Congress. The White House has warned that existing funds for Kyiv will run out by the end of the year.
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France, Germany, Turkey deployed fighter jets to NATO eastern flank for air policing
Europe, News December 6, 2023 , by IRIA
France, Germany, and Turkiye's fighter jets joined Poland and Belgium for NATO air policing operations on the Alliance’s eastern flank in December 2023.
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Belarusian President visits China to strengthen strategic cooperation
Asia-Pacific, News December 5, 2023 , by IRIA
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko visited Beijing to meet China's leader Xi Jinping for the second time this year to strengthen partnership. The diplomatically isolated president of Belarus is seeking stronger bilateral ties with China.
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New Zealand fires two Sea Ceptor missiles to test frigate systems upgrade
Asia-Pacific, News December 5, 2023 , by IRIA
New Zealand successfully fired two Sea Ceptor surface-to-air missiles from frigate HMNZS Te Mana to test capability release following the frigate systems upgrade.
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At least 700 killed in 24 hours as Israel resumes airstrikes in Gaza
Middle East, News December 4, 2023 , by IRIA
At least 700 people have been reported dead within 24 hours as Israel resumed attacks on Gaza after 7 days of humanitarian pause. Heavy bombardment was reported in the city of Rafah and the area of Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip.
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NATO Allies conduct largest cyber exercise to enhance joint cyber capabilities
Europe, News December 4, 2023 , by IRIA
NATO Allies and partners conducted 'Cyber Coalition' exercise to train together and protect critical infrastructure and networks against realistic and complex cyber threats and attacks. NATO's flagship exercise took place in Tallinn, Estonia from November 27 to December 1, 2023.
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US Air Force finalizes $2.3 billion contract with Boeing for 15 KC-46 tanker aircraft
News, US December 3, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States Air Force has given a $2.3 billion contract to Boeing for the production of 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft. The U.S. Air Force plans to increase the number of its total KC-46A aircraft to 176. The latest contracts bring the total number to 153.