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Six dead, 81 wounded as deadly blast hits Istanbul’s popular street
Europe, Middle East, News November 13, 2022 , by IRIA
At least six people died and more than 81 have been reported injured in an explosion at Istanbul’s popular pedestrian street, Istiklal Avenue, on November 13, 2022.
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US Special Operations Command airdrops cruise missile off Norway during Rapid Dragon system demonstration
Europe, News, US November 13, 2022 , by IRIA
The United States Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) successfully demonstrated the capability of a new palletized weapons system off northern Norway.
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Security guard at British embassy in Berlin pleads guilty for spying for Russia
Europe, News November 12, 2022 , by IRIA
A security guard at the British embassy in Berlin has pleaded guilty under the Official Secret Act for passing on useful information to Russia. He has been charged with at least eight offenses including leaking secret documents.
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Iran claims to possess hypersonic ballistic missile, sparks concern from UN
Middle East, News November 12, 2022 , by IRIA
A military general from Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed that Iran has developed a hypersonic missile capable of penetrating all missile defense systems, raising concerns from the United Nations nuclear watchdog.
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Italy pledges ‘strong commitment’ to NATO and support for Ukraine
Europe, News November 11, 2022 , by IRIA
Italy’s new prime minister has pledged the country’s “strong commitment” to NATO and emphasized her support for Ukraine during her meeting with NATO chief.
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Kenya approves $37 million, ready to send 1000 troops to Democratic Republic of Congo
Africa, News November 11, 2022 , by IRIA
The newly elected Kenyan parliament has approved a fund of $37 million for the deployment of about 1000 soldiers in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The deployment would be made under the newly established regional force.
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Russian military commander withdraws troops from Kherson
Europe, News November 10, 2022 , by IRIA
Russia’s military commander for operations in Ukraine, Gen. Sergei Surovikin, has ordered his troops to withdraw from Kherson, the only regional capital that Russia captured after invading Ukraine in February 2022.
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Indonesia to become first foreign importer of Turkey’s Khan long-range missile system
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News November 10, 2022 , by IRIA
Turkiye’s largest missile producer Roketsan has announced its plans to export locally produced 'Khan' long-range missile systems to Indonesia. This is the first time Turkey’s Khan missile would be used by a military force other than Turkiye.
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World leaders urged to take urgent climate action and commit to financing at COP27
Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US November 9, 2022 , by IRIA
More than 100 world leaders have started arriving in Egypt for the UN’s annual climate change summit COP27 to discuss pressing climate challenges ranging from climate reparations and adaptation to cutting harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
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US replaces its F-15 jets with F-22 at Kadena airbase in Japan
Asia-Pacific, News, US November 8, 2022 , by IRIA
The United States Air Force has started sending F-22 fighter jets at the Kadena Air Base in Japan as it plans to replace and retire F-15C and F-15D Eagle fighter jets.