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IAEA Chief meets Russian officials to discuss security of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
Europe, News April 6, 2023 , by IRIA
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Chief Rafael Grossi visited Kaliningrad to meet high-level Russian officials and discuss the security of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
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Finland becomes 31st member of NATO military alliance in major blow to Russia
Europe, News April 5, 2023 , by IRIA
The blue-and-white flag of Finland was raised at NATO’s headquarters in Brussels alongside its Western partners after the Nordic country formally became the 31st member of the world’s largest military alliance.
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American defense giants team up for US Navy’s E-XX “Doomsday” plane
News, US April 5, 2023 , by IRIA
Three of the U.S.’s largest defense manufacturers, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon Technologies, have teamed up to build the next-generation command-and-control aircraft for the U.S. Navy.
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Philippines announces four new locations for military bases used by US forces
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 4, 2023 , by IRIA
President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced four new locations where the U.S. military forces would be allowed to have access under the expansion of the military defense agreement between the two countries.
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US Navy awards $1.3 billion contract for new amphibious ship
News, US April 4, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $1.3 billion contract to Ingalls Shipbuilding for the construction of its next San Antonio-class amphibious transport ship. The Ingalls Shipbuilding company has been given $240 million in advance for the project.
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UK defends its controversial decision to resettle asylum seekers in Rwanda
Africa, Europe, News April 3, 2023 , by IRIA
The British government plans to send thousands of asylum seekers to the East African country to deter migrants from crossing the English Channel into the UK. Britain’s Interior Minister Suella Braverman said that she is convinced that Rwanda is a safe country for asylum seekers.
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US building hypersonic HALO anti-ship strike carrier-based weapon
News, US April 3, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. Navy has contracted defense firms to build the Hypersonic Air-Launched Offensive Anti-Surface Warfare weapon (HALO). It is a carrier-based anti-ship strike missile that would support the U.S. Navy’s long-range fires strategy.
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China’s EU ambassador lashes out at European Commission President for her fiery remarks
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 2, 2023 , by IRIA
Beijing’s representative in Brussels recorded his disappointment over the European Commission chief’s fiery speech against China. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen criticized China in her latest speech on March 30, 2023.
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Russia assumes presidency of UN Security Council despite Ukraine’s protest
Europe, News April 2, 2023 , by IRIA
Russia assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for one month on April 1, 2023. Ukraine protested Russia’s presidency, urging the other members to block the move.
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Former US President Trump facing indictment from court for business fraud
News, US April 1, 2023 , by IRIA
Former President of the United States Donald Trump was indicted by a New York grand jury in a money scandal case after a year of investigation. Trump’s indictment comes at a time when he is in a full swing running a campaign to retake the White House.