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International donors pledge $1.5 billion in humanitarian support for Sudan
Africa, News June 20, 2023 , by IRIA
International donors have committed $1.5 billion in an UN-led appeal to help the people of Sudan on June 19, 2023. The African nation is suffering from one of the worst humanitarian crises and descending into "death and destruction".
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US Air Force receives combat-ready high-energy laser weapon
News, US June 20, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. defense firm Raytheon Technologies delivered the fourth operational laser weapon system "H4" to the United States Air Force, marking the eighth such system delivered to the Department of Defense.
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US Secretary of State Blinken makes rare visit to China to mend frosty ties
Asia-Pacific, News, US June 19, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Beijing on June 18, 2023, to conduct the highest level of diplomatic engagement with China in five years. Blinken held meetings with the top Chinese leadership including Chinese President Xi Jinping during his two-day visit.
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Saudi foreign minister meets Iranian counterpart, invites President Raisi to Jeddah during Tehran trip
Middle East, News June 19, 2023 , by IRIA
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud traveled to Iran on his first official trip after the rapprochement deal brokered by China. Prince Faisal met with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian and Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi during his trip to Tehran.
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African Leaders meet Zelenskyy and Putin to push for Russia-Ukraine talks
Africa, Europe, News June 18, 2023 , by IRIA
A high-level delegation of African leaders and diplomats met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin, insisting Moscow and Kyiv start negotiations. The delegation was led by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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NATO defense ministers vow to increase support for Ukraine
Europe, News, US June 18, 2023 , by IRIA
NATO Defense Ministers concluded two days of meetings in Brussels and agreed to step up support for Ukraine and strengthen deterrence and defense with new regional plans.
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Worldwide cyberattack hits US federal government agencies
Europe, News, US June 17, 2023 , by IRIA
A colossal worldwide cyberattack has resulted in severe data theft and left key government websites inaccessible all over the world. Several websites of the U.S. federal government agencies also came under attack.
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UAE president meets Putin in Russia, hails bilateral ties
Europe, Middle East, News June 17, 2023 , by IRIA
President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan traveled to Russia on June 16, 2023, to participate in an economic forum. He also met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in his hometown of St. Petersburg on the sidelines of the forum.
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Joint Expeditionary Force ministers announce major air defense package for Ukraine
Europe, News June 16, 2023 , by IRIA
The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) announced an air defense package for Ukraine worth $115 million. The package was announced during the defense ministers meeting in Amsterdam on June 13, 2023.
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Israel’s Rafael unveils Sky Sonic hypersonic missile interceptor
Middle East, News June 16, 2023 , by IRIA
Israel-based defense technology company, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, announced on June 14, 2023, that it has developed the world’s first hypersonic missile interceptor named Sky Sonic. The system will be officially unveiled at the Paris Air Show next week.