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Canada expresses interest in joining AUKUS defense pact
Americas, News, US May 11, 2023 , by IRIA
The Canadian government has expressed interest in deepening non-nuclear cooperation with the U.S.-led AUKUS defense pact particularly in information-sharing and development of advanced technologies.
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Russia scales back annual Victory Day Parade amid war in Ukraine
Europe, News May 10, 2023 , by IRIA
Russia staged its annual Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square on May 9, 2023. The heavily guarded and scaled-down parade involved 8,000 troops, one of the lowest numbers since 2008. There were no fly-over jets and lesser military equipment was on display.
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Protests erupt across Pakistan after arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan
Asia-Pacific, News May 10, 2023 , by IRIA
Pakistan’s former prime minister, Imran Khan, was arrested on May 9, escalating the political crisis in the country and leading to clashes between his supporters and police. Thousands of Khan’s supporters took to the streets in different cities to protest against his arrest.
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Japan and South Korea resume ‘shuttle diplomacy’ as Kishida visits Seoul
Asia-Pacific, News May 9, 2023 , by IRIA
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol revived their “shuttle diplomacy” to hold negotiations in each other’s countries after 12 years. Kishida’s visit to Seoul is their second meeting in less than two months.
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3 civilians dead after Indian Air Force jet crashes, pilot escapes with minor injuries
Asia-Pacific May 8, 2023 , by IRIA
Indian Air Force has reported yet another crash of its notorious Cold War-era MiG-21 fighter jet. The jet crashed on a house in India’s Rajasthan province on May 8, 2023, claiming the lives of three civilians on the ground. The pilot ejected in time to escape with minor injuries.
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China, Pakistan and Afghanistan foreign minister hold talks in Islamabad
Asia-Pacific, News May 8, 2023 , by IRIA
The foreign ministers of China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan agreed to strengthen trilateral cooperation on security and counterterrorism and boost trade and connectivity in a dialogue in Islamabad.
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Arab League reinstates Syria’s membership after 12 years
Middle East, News May 8, 2023 , by IRIA
Damascus is on a path to normalizing relations with other Arab nations after decade-long political isolation. The foreign ministers of the Arab League nations agreed to reinstate Syria’s membership in the organization after 11 years of suspension.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla crowned in first British coronation in 70 years
Europe, News May 7, 2023 , by IRIA
King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla were crowned in a lavish coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey as tens of thousands of people crowded into central London. It was the first time in seven decades that a coronation event took place in Britain.
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SCO Foreign Ministers meet in India to discuss matters of regional security
Asia-Pacific, News May 7, 2023 , by IRIA
Top diplomats from the eight Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries came together in Goa, India, for a two-day meeting on May 4 and 5, 2023, to discuss matters of regional security.
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US says it will not normalize ties with Syria’s Bashar Al Assad
Middle East, News, US May 6, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that Washington will not normalize its relations with Syria’s Bashar Al Assad government. He said it during a call with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi on May 5, 2023.