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  Comments Off on Russia and Ukraine exchange 190 prisoners in UAE-brokered deal 0

  Russia and Ukraine exchange 190 prisoners in UAE-brokered deal

  Europe, News October 20, 2024 , by IRIA

  Russia and Ukraine conducted a major prisoner swap exchanging 190 prisoners of war in a deal brokered by the United Arab Emirates. The exchange, which took place late on October 18, 2024, saw each side release 95 prisoners.
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  UK military awards $4 million contract for canine equipment and military dog training

  Europe, News October 19, 2024 , by IRIA

  British Army dogs will get goggles and combat vests as part of a $4 million contract that the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD) awarded to Von Wolf K9 Sport & Service Dog Equipment Limited. The five-year deal will supply equipment to over 500 military working dogs
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  South Korea and Ukraine claim North Korea is sending troops to support Russia

  Asia-Pacific, News October 19, 2024 , by IRIA

  South Korean and Ukrainian sources have raised alarm over the involvement of North Korean troops in Russia's war in Ukraine. According to recent intelligence reports, Pyongyang has begun dispatching soldiers to the frontlines
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  Comments Off on Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, Israel confirms 0

  Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, Israel confirms

  Middle East, News October 18, 2024 , by IRIA

  Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed in an attack on the Gaza enclave, the Israeli military confirmed on October 17, 2024. Sinwar was believed to be the mastermind of last year’s attack on Israel that triggered the Gaza war.
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  Comments Off on Italy’s Leonardo and Germany’s Rheinmetall join forces to develop new battle tanks and infantry fighting vehicles 0

  Italy’s Leonardo and Germany’s Rheinmetall join forces to develop new battle tanks and infantry fighting vehicles

  Europe, News October 18, 2024 , by IRIA

  Italian defense giant Leonardo and German firm Rheinmetall have officially established a joint venture to develop and produce cutting-edge military combat vehicles in Europe. The two companies would have an equal share of 50% each in Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles
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  Comments Off on SCO leaders call for expanded regional cooperation to boost economic ties at SCO summit in Pakistan 0

  SCO leaders call for expanded regional cooperation to boost economic ties at SCO summit in Pakistan

  Asia-Pacific, News October 17, 2024 , by IRIA

  Leaders and top officials of the 10-member Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) agreed to bolster strategic coordination and economic ties at the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of Government held in Islamabad on October 15 and 16.
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  Comments Off on Canada expels Indian diplomats over links to killing of Sikh activist, India responds by expelling Canadian diplomats 0

  Canada expels Indian diplomats over links to killing of Sikh activist, India responds by expelling Canadian diplomats

  Americas, Asia-Pacific, News October 17, 2024 , by IRIA

  Tensions between India and Canada have deepened as both nations expelled senior diplomats amidst allegations surrounding the 2023 assassination of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia, Canada.
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  More than 60 NATO aircraft taking part in nuclear exercise Steadfast Noon

  Europe, News October 16, 2024 , by IRIA

  NATO Allies are conducting the nuclear exercise “Steadfast Noon” with the participation of more than 60 aircraft, including F-35 stealth fighter jets and B-52 bombers. The two-week exercise features training flights over Western Europe.
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  Comments Off on US Navy awards $736 million contract for AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles 0

  US Navy awards $736 million contract for AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles

  News, US October 16, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Navy has awarded defense manufacturer Raytheon a $736 million contract to produce AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles. Under the contract, Raytheon would provide the Navy with the upgraded Block II variant of the missile.
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  Comments Off on US deploys THAAD anti-missile system and troops to bolster Israel’s air defenses 0

  US deploys THAAD anti-missile system and troops to bolster Israel’s air defenses

  Middle East, News, US October 15, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States is sending one of its most advanced missile defense systems THAAD and about 100 U.S. troops to Israel to help bolster its ally’s air defenses amid escalating war in the Middle East and an imminent Israeli assault on Iran.

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