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US, Japan defense leaders vows to strengthen alliance capabilities in Indo-Pacific
Asia-Pacific, News, US September 15, 2022 , by IRIA
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin met Japanese Defense Minister Hamada as both leaders vowed to strengthen bilateral alliance and deepen cooperation with like-minded nations, "including building upon recent trilateral engagements with South Korea and Australia."
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More than 100 soldiers dead in border clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia
Europe, News September 14, 2022 , by IRIA
Fighting between the border forces of Azerbaijan and Armenia has resulted in the death of around 150 soldiers from sides. Despite the claims of the ceasefire, the scuffles continue
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From chicken seller to president: William Ruto becomes Kenya’s fifth President
Africa, News September 14, 2022 , by IRIA
William Ruto took oath as Kenya’s new president on September 13, 2022. He took the office almost one month after winning closely contested elections and a week after Supreme Court rejected a challenge from his defeated opponent
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Greece receives first 2 of its 83 upgraded F-16 fighter jets from US
Europe, News, US September 13, 2022 , by IRIA
The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) received a delivery of 2 upgraded F-16 Viper jets on September 12, at Tanagra Airbase in Greece. Greece would receive 83 F-16 jets under its $1.5 billion military modernization program
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Sweden’s far-right bloc leads the tightly contested elections
Europe, News September 13, 2022 , by IRIA
With 95% of the ballots counted, the bloc of four far-right parties led by the Swedish opposition leader Ulf Kristersson has gained a razor-thin lead
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Russia strikes power plants in Kharkiv in response to Ukraine’s battlefield success
Europe, News September 12, 2022 , by IRIA
Ukraine’s eastern region is suffering from a complete power and water outage as Russian cruise missiles hit the utility supply infrastructure in the Kharkiv region on September 11, 2022.
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Taliban Black Hawk helicopter crashes in Kabul during training exercise
Asia-Pacific, News September 12, 2022 , by IRIA
A Taliban-operated Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Afghanistan’s capital city of Kabul on September 10, 2022, killing all three crew members aboard. Five people were wounded during the crash.
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Rebuilding Ukraine will cost $349 billion, World Bank report estimates
Europe, News September 11, 2022 , by IRIA
The Russian invasion has caused over $97 billion in direct damages to Ukraine through June 1 and it could cost about $350 billion to rebuild the country, World Bank said in its report.
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Airbus to provide SATCOM services to Czech and Dutch military
Europe, News September 10, 2022 , by IRIA
Airbus has signed a 15-year contract with the defense ministries of the Czech Republic and the Netherlands to provide Satellite Communication (SATCOM) services for military purposes.
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Kim Jong Un says North Korea will never give up nuclear program
Asia-Pacific, News September 10, 2022 , by IRIA
North Korea’s parliament has passed a new law to strengthen its nuclear doctrine, enshrining the right to “automatically” use preemptive nuclear strikes to protect itself.