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China’s first domestically produced cruise ship undocks in Shanghai
Asia-Pacific, News June 10, 2023 , by IRIA
China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) completed the undocking of the country’s first domestically produced large cruise ship in Shanghai on June 6, 2023. Officially named Adora Magic City, the ship is expected to be delivered by the end of this year.
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UK Prime Minister visits US to discuss trade, AI, and Ukraine war
Europe, News, US June 9, 2023 , by IRIA
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak met with President Joe Biden in the White House on June 8, 2023, on his first visit to the United States since taking office. The two leaders agreed to deepen their collaboration on Artificial Intelligence, expand trade, and enhance cooperation on Ukraine issue.
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Azerbaijan to buy C-27J Spartan aircraft from Italy
Europe, News June 9, 2023 , by IRIA
Azerbaijan signed a deal to purchase Italian-made C-27J Spartan aircraft, becoming the 17th country to do so. The deal was signed by a delegation from the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense in Italy on June 8, 2023.
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US, Saudi Arabia to enhance economic, scientific, and counter-terrorism cooperation
Middle East, News, US June 8, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States and Saudi Arabia agreed to strengthen cooperation in economic, scientific, and counter-terrorism fields as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the Middle Eastern country to meet top leadership.
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Germany to host NATO’s largest-ever air exercise ‘Air Defender 23’
Europe, News June 8, 2023 , by IRIA
Germany is preparing to host Air Defender 23 exercises over European skies, the biggest deployment drills in NATO’s history. The 11-day-long show of force would take place from June 12-23, 2023.
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Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam collapse triggers emergency evacuation in war-torn villages
Europe, News June 7, 2023 , by IRIA
A wall of the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine’s Dnipro River collapsed on June 6, 2023, triggering floods and threatening the drinking water supply for several cities. Kyiv and Moscow are blaming each other for the collapse.
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Iran reopens embassy in Saudi Arabia after 7 years
Middle East, News June 7, 2023 , by IRIA
After seven years of diplomatic rift, Iran has reopened its embassy in Riyadh, the capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The two Middle-Eastern countries agreed to reestablish their diplomatic ties after China mediated a peace deal between them in March this year.
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World’s largest warship set to begin maritime activities in Norwegian Sea under NATO Command
Europe, News, US June 6, 2023 , by IRIA
World’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford came under NATO command as the U.S. Navy warship is preparing to conduct missions in the Norwegian Sea with other maritime forces from Allied Nations.
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US defense chief Austin visits India to boost military ties
News, US June 6, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin traveled to India for a two-day visit on June 4-5, 2023. Austin met with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh and India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. The two sides exchanged perspectives on booting military cooperation and deepening partnership in critical domains.
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Top defense and security officials convene in Singapore for Shangri-La Dialogue
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US June 5, 2023 , by IRIA
High-level military officials, defense ministers, diplomats, security analysts, and arms makers from around the world gathered in Singapore from June 2 to 4, 2023, to participate in the Shangri-La Dialogues, one of the largest security summits in Asia.