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Japan plans to acquire US-made Tomahawk missiles to increase counterstrike capabilities
Asia-Pacific, News November 30, 2022 , by IRIA
The Japanese government is considering acquiring the U.S.-made Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles in order to reinforce its counterstrike capabilities.
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NATO vows to reinforce eastern flank during the foreign minister meeting in Romania
Europe, News November 29, 2022 , by IRIA
Foreign Ministers of 30 NATO member states are meeting in Romania from November 28 to November 30, 2022. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and President of Romania Klaus Iohannis met in Bucharest on the sidelines of the meeting.
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North Korea aims to have the world’s strongest nuclear force: Kim Jong Un
Asia-Pacific, News November 29, 2022 , by IRIA
North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jung Un said that his country aims to become the world’s strongest nuclear force. His statement came on November 27, 2022, during a ceremony where he promoted dozens of North Korean military officers who were involved in the launch of a new ballistic missile.
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Argentina eyes purchasing F-16 from US to upgrade fighter jet fleet
Americas, News, US November 28, 2022 , by IRIA
After evaluating several different options to improve the combat capability of the Argentinian Air Force, Argentina is considering purchasing the U.S.-made F-16 jets to upgrade its fighter jet fleet.
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Riots in Brussels after Morocco’s football team defeats Belgium in world cup match
Africa, Europe, News November 28, 2022 , by IRIA
Riots broke out in the Belgian capital including several other cities after Morocco’s 2-0 upset win over Belgium at the World Cup on November 27, 2022.
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At least three killed, 13 injured in two school shootings in Brazil
Americas, News November 27, 2022 , by IRIA
At least three people have been killed and 13 wounded after a 16-year-old gunman stormed two schools in the town of Aracruz in southeastern Brazil at 10 AM (local time) on Friday.
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Turkiye launches PNS Khaibar corvette for Pakistan Navy under MILGEM Project
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News November 27, 2022 , by IRIA
President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan along with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the launching ceremony for the PNS Khaibar corvette on November 25, 2022. PNS Khaibar is being built at the Istanbul Naval Shipyard under the MILGEM project.
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Azerbaijan cancels peace talks with Armenia over France’s involvement
Europe, News November 26, 2022 , by IRIA
Baku has called off the upcoming meeting with Yerevan over its insistence on involving the French President in peace talks. The meeting between the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan was set to take place in Brussels on December 7, 2022.
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UK warships to be equipped with Norwegian precision strike missiles
Europe, News November 26, 2022 , by IRIA
Britain’s Royal Navy is all set to replace its old Harpoon missiles with new long-range precision strike missiles, made by the Norwegian Kongsberg Defence company.
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Russia, Ukraine exchange 100 prisoners of war in second swap this week
Europe, News November 25, 2022 , by IRIA
Russia and Ukraine exchanged about 50 prisoners of war from each side on November 24, in the second swap this week, according to Moscow and Kyiv sources.