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Cairo peace summit ends without substantial breakthrough in Israel-Palestine conflict
Middle East, News October 23, 2023 , by IRIA
Leaders, diplomats, and representatives from more than twelve different countries had gathered in the Egyptian capital for a summit to discuss ways for de-escalation of the conflicts in the Middle East. The summit ended without a substantial breakthrough.
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Biden seeks Congress approval for $100 billion funding for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan
Europe, Middle East, News, US October 22, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. President Joe Biden has drafted an unprecedented $100 billion foreign aid package that includes military assistance for Ukraine and Israel. White House has sent the request to the U.S. Congress seeking approval for the aid package.
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US and Japan defense forces conducting joint military exercise Resolute Dragon 23
Asia-Pacific, News, US October 22, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) are conducting bilateral field training exercises as part of Resolute Dragon 23. About 3,300 U.S. Marines and Sailors are taking part in the drills that began on October 14 and will continue till October 31, 2023.
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Hamas releases two American hostages, Israeli attacks continue on Gaza
Middle East, News, US October 21, 2023 , by IRIA
Two American captives, Judith Tai Raanan and her 17-year-old daughter Natalie Raanan, were released by Hamas on October 20, 2023. The two released captives were among around 200 abducted people captured by Hamas during its October 7 attack on Israel.
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US troops attacked in Iraq and Syria amid rising tension in Middle East
Middle East, News, US October 21, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. forces deployed in Iraq, Syria, and other Middle Eastern countries are facing an uptick in threats and attacks amid the rising tensions in the region. Drones and missiles were launched at a U.S. military in Iraq this week, while a drone attack on the U.S. troops in Syria resulted in minor injuries to the soldiers.
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Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid row over Sikh activist’s killing
Americas, Asia-Pacific, News October 20, 2023 , by IRIA
Canada has scaled down its diplomatic mission in India after the growing rift between Ottawa and New Delhi. At least 41 Canadian diplomats and their dependents left India amid the tensions over the killing of a Sikh activist and separatist political leader.
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Russian foreign minister thanked North Korea for its unwavering support during visit to Pyongyang
Asia-Pacific, News October 20, 2023 , by IRIA
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Pyongyang for his two-day official trip on October 18, 2023. The Kremlin’s top diplomat met with his North Korean counterpart and thanked Pyongyang for its unwavering support to Moscow.
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UK to send drone killer platforms to Ukraine under $120 million military package
Europe, News October 19, 2023 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom plans to help Ukraine reinforce its air defense against Russian drones. The British Ministry of Defense is sending Terrahawk Paladin “drone killer” platforms to Ukraine, a semi-autonomous air defense system capable of tracking and destroying drones.
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US President Biden visits Israel to show solidarity, blames Hamas for hospital attack
Middle East, News, US October 19, 2023 , by IRIA
President of the United States Joe Biden arrived in Tel Aviv on October 18, 2023, to show solidarity with Israel as its forces carry out bombing and ground operations in the Gaza Strip, resulting in thousands of civilian deaths.
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Russian President visits China to participate in Belt and Road Summit
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News October 18, 2023 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on October 17, 2023, along with several other world leaders who gathered to participate in the Belt and Road Summit arranged by China on the 10th anniversary of its ambitious global infrastructural project.