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  Comments Off on Greece to provide 24 Sea Sparrow missiles to Ukraine to bolster its air defense 0

  Greece to provide 24 Sea Sparrow missiles to Ukraine to bolster its air defense

  Europe, News December 31, 2024 , by IRIA

  Greece has announced its decision to supply 24 Sea Sparrow anti-aircraft and anti-missile munitions. This aid is aimed at strengthening Ukraine's ability to fend off persistent Russian air attacks.
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  Finland police detain Russian-linked ship for damaging undersea power cable

  Europe, News December 30, 2024 , by IRIA

  Finnish authorities have detained a vessel allegedly linked to Russia as they investigate whether its anchor caused damage to a crucial power cable and several data cables beneath the sea on December 25, 2024.
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  North Korea launches ‘toughest’ policy against US in annual party meeting

  Asia-Pacific, News December 30, 2024 , by IRIA

  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared a “toughest” response strategy to address what he described as growing threats from the United States and its allies during the annual meeting of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).
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  Comments Off on Russian President Putin apologizes over tragic Azerbaijan Airlines crash, stops short of taking blame 0

  Russian President Putin apologizes over tragic Azerbaijan Airlines crash, stops short of taking blame

  Europe, News December 29, 2024 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a formal apology to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for a “tragic incident” of Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that claimed 38 lives and raised questions about Russian air defense actions. But the Kremlin did not take responsibility for downing the flight.
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  Comments Off on China launches largest and most advanced Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship 0

  China launches largest and most advanced Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship

  Asia-Pacific, News December 28, 2024 , by IRIA

  China held a launch ceremony for its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, now officially named Sichuan, at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai. The ceremony took place on December 27, 2024, at the shipyard operated by the state-owned China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC).
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  South Korean parliament votes to impeach acting president after two weeks in office

  Asia-Pacific, News December 28, 2024 , by IRIA

  South Korea’s National Assembly voted to impeach Acting President Han Duck Soo on December 27, 2024, intensifying the country’s ongoing political crisis. The decision comes just two weeks after the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.
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  Azerbaijan Airlines crash: Initial investigations suggest possible Russian air defense involvement

  Europe, News December 27, 2024 , by IRIA

  The tragic crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, on December 25 has left 38 dead and sparked intense scrutiny over the circumstances leading to the disaster. Preliminary investigations suggest the aircraft may have been inadvertently struck by Russian air defenses.
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  Comments Off on Pakistan conducts airstrikes in Afghanistan targeting TTP hideouts 0

  Pakistan conducts airstrikes in Afghanistan targeting TTP hideouts

  Asia-Pacific, News December 27, 2024 , by IRIA

  Pakistani military carried out air raids in Afghanistan's Paktika province, targeting alleged Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts, according to security officials. Strikes occurred in the Barmal district near Pakistan’s South Waziristan tribal region. This marked the second such operation this year, signaling worsening relations between the two neighbors.
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  Comments Off on Denmark unveils $300 million military aid package to bolster Ukraine’s air defense 0

  Denmark unveils $300 million military aid package to bolster Ukraine’s air defense

  Europe, News December 26, 2024 , by IRIA

  Denmark has unveiled its 23rd military aid package for Ukraine, valued at approximately 2.1 billion Danish kroner ($300 million). This initiative is designed to enhance Ukraine’s air defense capabilities and ensure the maintenance of its F-16 fighter jets.
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  Comments Off on China and Japan agree to hold high-level security talks following Iwaya’s visit to Beijing 0

  China and Japan agree to hold high-level security talks following Iwaya’s visit to Beijing

  Asia-Pacific, News December 26, 2024 , by IRIA

  China and Japan have agreed to deepen ties and hold high-level talks, including a security dialogue in 2025. The agreement was reached during Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya’s first visit to Beijing where he held meetings with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

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