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China sends two Y-20 aircraft with humanitarian aid for Pakistan flood victims
Asia-Pacific, News August 30, 2022 , by IRIA
China dispatched two Y-20 military cargo planes containing large volumes of humanitarian aid for Pakistan as the country is grappling with devastating floods and struggling to rehabilitate millions of its flood-affected citizens
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NASA calls off the Artemis 1 moon launch due to technical fault
News, US August 30, 2022 , by IRIA
NASA called off the launch of its most anticipated moon rocket launch after an engine bleed was detected during the last minutes. The next launch attempt would not take place at least until Friday or it would be delayed until mid-September this year
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US approves sale of 40 Black Hawk helicopters to Australia
Asia-Pacific, News, US August 30, 2022 , by IRIA
The Australian Defense Force’s request to buy $1.94 billion worth of 40 U.S.-made Black Hawk helicopters got approval from the U.S. State Department. Australia plans to replace its aging fleet of MRH90 Taipan utility helicopters with UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters
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32 dead in Libya after two rival militias clash in Tripoli
Africa, Middle East, News August 29, 2022 , by IRIA
At least 32 people died and more than 159 people were reported injured in Libya as the violent clashes between two armed rival groups escalated in the country's capital Tripoli
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US to enhance its B-2 bomber’s long-range stealth missile capabilities
News, US August 29, 2022 , by IRIA
U.S. Air Force is set to enhance its B-2 Spirit Stealth bomber fleet's capability, including its first long-range stealth missile
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US to appoint Ambassador in the Arctic to counter Russia and China
Americas, News August 28, 2022 , by IRIA
The United States has announced establishing an Ambassador-at-large for the Arctic to advance U.S. policy in the region and engage with counterparts in the Arctic and non-Arctic nations
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Russia is burning $10 million worth of gas every day instead of selling it to Europe
Europe, News August 27, 2022 , by IRIA
Russia is wasting large volumes of gas instead of selling it to Europe which is facing a severe energy crisis. Russian plants are burning $10 million worth of gas every day
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Slovakia to arm Ukraine with 30 combat vehicles in exchange for 15 German tanks
Europe, News August 27, 2022 , by IRIA
Slovakia would deliver Ukraine 30 BVP-1 tracked infantry fighting vehicles to fight Russian troops, in exchange for 15 German Leopard 2 tanks, Slovak Defense Minister Jaroslav Nad announced
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US RQ-4 RangeHawk aircraft to support Department of Defense SkyRange mission
News, US August 26, 2022 , by IRIA
U.S. RQ-4 RangeHawk aircraft to support the Department of Defense SkyRange program for hypersonic missile flight tests from the Grand Sky facility in North Dakota
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China waives 23 interest-free loans for 17 African countries
Africa, Asia-Pacific, News August 26, 2022 , by IRIA
China, Africa’s largest bilateral lender, waived 23 interest-free loans owed by 17 different African countries. The loans had matured in 2021 as many countries were unable to pay