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  Comments Off on Biden drops out of presidential election race, endorses Kamala Harris as Democrat nominee 0

  Biden drops out of presidential election race, endorses Kamala Harris as Democrat nominee

  News, US July 22, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Joe Biden has announced the end of his re-election campaign, endorsing Vice-President Kamala Harris to succeed him as the Democratic candidate. The 81-year-old President stated that serving as President has been the "greatest honor" but stepping down was "in the best interest of my party and the country."
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  Comments Off on 6 dead and several injured after Israeli airstrikes in Yemen in response to Houthi drone attack 0

  6 dead and several injured after Israeli airstrikes in Yemen in response to Houthi drone attack

  Middle East, News July 22, 2024 , by IRIA

  The escalating conflict between Israel and Yemen's Houthi group took a deadly turn after 6 fatalities were reported in Hodeidah following an Israeli aerial strike on July 20, 2024. The strikes came one day after a Houthi drone attack in Tel Aviv.
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  Comments Off on Iran weeks away from producing materials for nuclear weapons, US Secretary of State Blinken claims 0

  Iran weeks away from producing materials for nuclear weapons, US Secretary of State Blinken claims

  Middle East, News, US July 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Iran could potentially produce the necessary fissile material for a nuclear weapon within "one or two weeks." The comments were made during a security forum in Colorado, reflecting escalating concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its implications for global security.
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  Comments Off on US approves $138.3 million sale of Hellfire, APKWS missile to Czech Republic 0

  US approves $138.3 million sale of Hellfire, APKWS missile to Czech Republic

  Europe, News, US July 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. has approved the sale of Hellfire air-to-surface missiles and Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS) to the Czech Republic. The transaction is valued at about $138.3 million, includes 200 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, four Hellfire captive air training missiles, and 600 WGU-59A/B APKWS II.
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  Comments Off on Spain signs $2.8 billion procurement agreement to buy Patriot missiles from US 0

  Spain signs $2.8 billion procurement agreement to buy Patriot missiles from US

  Europe, News, US July 20, 2024 , by IRIA

  Spain has entered into a procurement agreement with the United States for the acquisition of the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement missiles and associated support equipment. The $2.8 billion deal marks a pivotal advancement in Spain's defense infrastructure amid evolving global threats.
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  Comments Off on US, UK, Australia and Philippines defense forces conducting joint Exercise Predator’s Run 0

  US, UK, Australia and Philippines defense forces conducting joint Exercise Predator’s Run

  Asia-Pacific, News, US July 20, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S., the UK, the Philippines, and Australian forces are conducting Exercise Predator’s Run 24 in Australia. The multilateral training exercise led by the Australian Army’s 1st Brigade is taking place across multiple locations in the Northern Territory and Melville Island from July 15 to August 8, 2024.
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  Comments Off on Ursula von der Leyen secures second 5-year term as European Commission president 0

  Ursula von der Leyen secures second 5-year term as European Commission president

  Europe, News July 19, 2024 , by IRIA

  Lawmakers at the European Parliament have re-elected Ursula von der Leyen to a second five-year term as president of the EU’s executive commission. Ursula von der Leyen secure a comfortable majority of 401 votes out of 720.
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  Comments Off on US and Japan to jointly develop high-power microwave weapons for drone defense 0

  US and Japan to jointly develop high-power microwave weapons for drone defense

  Asia-Pacific, News, US July 19, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States and Japan planning an agreement to jointly develop high-powered microwave weapons aimed at defending against the growing threat of hostile drones. As tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific region, this collaborative effort underscores the pressing need for advanced defense technologies.
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  Comments Off on China and Philippines to establish communication hotline between presidential offices amid escalating tension 0

  China and Philippines to establish communication hotline between presidential offices amid escalating tension

  Asia-Pacific, News July 18, 2024 , by IRIA

  China and the Philippines signed an agreement to establish a direct line of communication between their presidential offices amid the increasing tension in the South China Sea. The move seeks to prevent new confrontations from escalating into broader conflicts.
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  Comments Off on At least 81 Palestinians killed in Gaza within 24 hours amid Israeli attacks on school shelters 0

  At least 81 Palestinians killed in Gaza within 24 hours amid Israeli attacks on school shelters

  Middle East, News July 18, 2024 , by IRIA

  Latest Israeli attacks in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of 81 Palestinians over the past 24 hours, including a harrowing strike on a United Nations-run school shelter in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. This information was confirmed by the Gaza Health Ministry on Wednesday.

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