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  Comments Off on Claudia Sheinbaum becomes Mexico’s first female president, vows social and economic reforms 0

  Claudia Sheinbaum becomes Mexico’s first female president, vows social and economic reforms

  Americas, News October 3, 2024 , by IRIA

  Claudia Sheinbaum becomes Mexico’s first female president. During her inauguration ceremony, the 62-year-old scientist and former mayor of Mexico City pledged to prioritize women’s rights and maintain economic stability, emphasizing her commitment to ensuring Mexico remains an attractive destination for international investment.
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  2 Comments on Iran fires nearly 200 missiles at Israel, sparking fears of wider war in Middle East 0

  Iran fires nearly 200 missiles at Israel, sparking fears of wider war in Middle East

  Middle East, News October 2, 2024 , by IRIA

  Iran launched nearly 200 missiles into Israel on October 1, 2024, further intensifying the ongoing conflict between Israel, Iran, and their regional allies. Tehran said that the missile barrage was in retaliation for a series of Israeli attacks on Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group operating in Lebanon.
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  Comments Off on Former Dutch Prime Minister Rutte takes NATO’s command as long-term serving chief Stoltenberg steps down 0

  Former Dutch Prime Minister Rutte takes NATO’s command as long-term serving chief Stoltenberg steps down

  Europe, News October 2, 2024 , by IRIA

  Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte officially assumed the role of NATO Secretary General on October 1, 2024, succeeding Jens Stoltenberg, who served a remarkable decade in the role.
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  Denmark to get 16 German-made Skyranger 30 mobile air defense systems

  Europe, News October 2, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Danish Ministry of Defense’s Materiel and Procurement Agency (FMI) has officially selected Rheinmetall's Skyranger 30 as the new air defense system for the Danish Army. This decision is part of Denmark’s broader strategy to enhance its defense systems in response to evolving global threats.
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  Comments Off on French foreign minister visits Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes and killing of French citizens 0

  French foreign minister visits Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes and killing of French citizens

  Europe, Middle East, News October 1, 2024 , by IRIA

  French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot arrived in Lebanon on first high-level diplomatic visit to the country since Israeli air strikes. The visit comes amidst growing violence in Lebanon and the death of two French nationals, sparking international concern over the intensifying conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
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  Russian Navy launches fourth Admiral Gorshkov class advanced frigate

  Europe, News October 1, 2024 , by IRIA

  Russian Navy’s Severnaya Verf shipyard has officially launched the fourth Admiral Gorshkov class frigate, Admiral Isakov. The vessel has been constructed under the Project 22350 series. The Admiral Gorshkov class represents the most modern and versatile warships in the Russian fleet.
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  Comments Off on NATO partners join US Army-led exercise to test future warfare concepts in Europe 0

  NATO partners join US Army-led exercise to test future warfare concepts in Europe

  Europe, News, US September 30, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army joined NATO forces for the Avenger Triad / Joint Warfighting Assessment 24 Exercise in Europe. The exercise, which included about 4,000 personnel, was part of the Army's persistent experimentation campaign to modernize its fighting force by 2030.
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  Comments Off on US moves forward with Glide Phase Interceptor program to counter hypersonic missile threats 0

  US moves forward with Glide Phase Interceptor program to counter hypersonic missile threats

  News, US September 30, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has decided to move forward with Northrop Grumman Corporation for the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) program. The GPI initiative is the first-of-its-kind defensive countermeasure against hypersonic missile threats.
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  2 Comments on Israel conducts massive strike in Beirut, kills Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah 0

  Israel conducts massive strike in Beirut, kills Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah

  Middle East, News September 29, 2024 , by IRIA

  Hezbollah has confirmed the killing of its longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike in the Lebanese capital of Beirut on September 27, 2024. The confirmation came a few hours after the Israeli army announced the killing of Nasrallah, after carrying out a large-scale attack on Lebanon.
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  Comments Off on AUKUS partners committed to enhancing military capabilities and strengthen deterrence in the Indo-Pacific 0

  AUKUS partners committed to enhancing military capabilities and strengthen deterrence in the Indo-Pacific

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US September 29, 2024 , by IRIA

  The defense leaders of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia (AUKUS) met for the trilateral security dialogue at the AUKUS defense ministerial meeting in London, on September 26, 2024. The leaders agreed to enhance their military capabilities, deepen interoperability, and strengthen deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.

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