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Western leaders assure support for Israel, call on Iran not to expand conflict
Europe, Middle East, News October 11, 2023 , by IRIA
Leaders of the United States, France, Germany, United Kingdom, and Itay held a video conference call to discuss the ongoing security situation in Israel. Biden and his allies reaffirmed their support for Israel and called on Iran "not to expand the conflict beyond Gaza".
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US sends aircraft carrier and naval destroyers to support Israel after Hamas attack
Middle East, News, US October 10, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy has moved its aircraft carrier and warships closer to Israeli shores in the eastern Mediterranean amid escalating tensions in the region after the Hamas group launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
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Japan advances Tomahawk missile procurement by one year
Asia-Pacific, News October 10, 2023 , by IRIA
Japan has hastened its efforts to procure the U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles by one year. Japanese Defense Minister Kihara Minoru announced that Tokyo will start receiving the missiles from fiscal 2025 instead of 2026.
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More than 2400 reported dead after fatal earthquake jolts Afghanistan
Asia-Pacific, News October 9, 2023 , by IRIA
A powerful earthquake struck the tremor-prone mountainous western region of Afghanistan on October 7, 2023. The Taliban administration of Afghanistan has reported that 2445 people have died in the fatal earthquake.
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Estonia and Latvia to acquire 3000 military vehicles for $700 million
Europe, News October 9, 2023 , by IRIA
Estonia and Latvia signed a joint contract with a Swedish multinational vehicle manufacturer, Volvo, as well as two other mobility developers for the procurement of around 3000 military vehicles. The contract has been estimated at around $700 million.
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Israel-Palestine War: 400 killed in Palestine, 700 in Israel after surprise attack by Hamas
Middle East, News October 8, 2023 , by IRIA
At least 300 Israelis have been confirmed dead and 1,860 injured as the Hamas group launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Israel in years. At least 313 Palestinians were killed in Gaza in retaliatory Israeli airstrikes.
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North Korea starts supplying artillery weapons to Russia
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News October 8, 2023 , by IRIA
North Korea has started supplying weapons to Russia for its war against Ukraine. North Korea’s state-owned media outlet reported that Kim Jong Un pledged military assistance for Moscow in a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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US F-16 fighter jet shoots down Turkish drone in Syria
Middle East, News, US October 7, 2023 , by IRIA
A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet shot down a Turkish military drone operating in Syria on October 4, 2023, initiating a rare clash between two NATO allies. The incident came after Turkey intensified its operations in northern Syria in response to a suicide bombing in Ankara.
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European leaders gather in Spain for European Political Community summit
Europe, News October 7, 2023 , by IRIA
Leaders of 47 European countries as well as high-ranking representatives from several European multinational organizations came together in the Spanish city of Granada on October 5, 2023, to participate in the third grand summit of the European Political Community (EPC).
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NATO-Ukraine Council meets in Brussels to discuss Kyiv’s accession to Alliance
Europe, News October 6, 2023 , by IRIA
Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Olga Stefanishyna arrived in Brussels on October 4, 2023, to participate in the latest meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana and focused on finding ways to hasten Kyiv’s accession into the Alliance.