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Turkey heads to second round of presidential elections with Erdogan in lead
Europe, Middle East, News May 16, 2023 , by IRIA
Turkey is heading into runoff elections after longtime Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan nor his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu were able to win more than 50% of the vote. The 69-year-old Erdogan is leading the tightly contested presidential elections 2023.
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Thailand Elections 2023: Opposition parties take decisive lead in blow to military-led ruling party
Asia-Pacific, News May 15, 2023 , by IRIA
In an apparent rejection of the military-led ruling Thai government, two opposition parties led the elections held on May 14, 2023. With the election lead divided among two parties, it is expected that a coalition government would be formed.
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European Union seeks deeper partnership in Indo-Pacific region
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News May 15, 2023 , by IRIA
The European Union has released a new roadmap focusing on increasing cooperation with regional stakeholders of the Indo-Pacific region. The announcement was made at a gathering of foreign ministers of the EU and the Indo-Pacific in Stockholm on May 13, 2023.
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Ukrainian President meets Pope Francis and Italian leaders in his visit to Rome
Europe, News May 14, 2023 , by IRIA
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Rome on May 13, 2023, to conduct high-level meetings with the Italian leadership and visited Vatican City to meet Pope Francis. Zelenskyy arrived at Rome’s Ciampino airport, located in a military field, and was received by the country’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
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South Africa rejects US accusations of supplying arms to Russia
Africa, News, US May 14, 2023 , by IRIA
South African officials have hit back at the U.S. accusations of supplying weapons to Russia. The response came after the United States ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety had claimed that a Russian ship collected weapons from a naval base in Cape Town late last year.
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Britain becomes first country to supply long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine
Europe, News May 13, 2023 , by IRIA
Britain delivered multiple units of Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine becoming the first country to supply long-range cruise missiles to Kyiv. The Storm Shadow missiles have a range of 250 kilometers.
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ASEAN leaders agree to cooperate in tackling regional economic and security challenges
Asia-Pacific, News May 13, 2023 , by IRIA
Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) met in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, from May 9 to May 11, for the 42nd ASEAN leader’s summit. All participants pledged efforts to enhance the bloc’s centrality and economic integration.
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Germany to spend $1.6 billion on purchasing 50 new Puma combat vehicles
Europe, News May 12, 2023 , by IRIA
German lawmakers have approved the Defense Ministry’s request to grant $1.6 billion in funds for the procurement of 50 new Puma fighting vehicles. Germany’s parliamentary budget committee approve the purchase on May 10, 2023.
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Foreign ministers of Russia, Turkey, Syria, and Iran meet in Moscow for high-level talks
Europe, Middle East, News May 12, 2023 , by IRIA
The top diplomats of Turkey, Russia, Syria, and Iran met in Moscow on May 10, 2023, to discuss a road map for normalizing ties between Damascus and Ankara.
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US announces $1.2 billion additional military aid for Ukraine
Europe, News, US May 11, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of Defense announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine. The new package totals up to $1.2 billion and focuses on bolstering Kyiv’s air defense capabilities and sustaining artillery ammunition.