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  Comments Off on G7 leaders gather in Italy to discuss Ukraine aid, Middle East security crisis and migration issue 0

  G7 leaders gather in Italy to discuss Ukraine aid, Middle East security crisis and migration issue

  Europe, News, US June 15, 2024 , by IRIA

  The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States arrived at the luxury resort of Borgo Egnazia in Puglia southern Italy on June 13, 2024, for the G7 meeting.
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  Comments Off on Russia claims it shot down 87 Ukrainian drones in one night, struck military and energy facilities 0

  Russia claims it shot down 87 Ukrainian drones in one night, struck military and energy facilities

  Europe, News June 15, 2024 , by IRIA

  Russian Defense Ministry reported that its forces intercepted 87 Ukrainian drones overnight, and destroyed all of them. More than 70 of these drones were targeting Russia’s southern Rostov region, where Russia's military command center for operations against Kyiv is located.
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  Comments Off on NATO Allies pledge sustainable support for Ukraine during Defense Ministers meeting 0

  NATO Allies pledge sustainable support for Ukraine during Defense Ministers meeting

  Europe, News, US June 14, 2024 , by IRIA

  NATO defense ministers gathered in Brussels on June 13, 2024, to discuss the latest strategy for offering sustained security aid and military training to Ukraine. The meeting comes after Hungary gave a conditional assurance that it would not block the proposal to approve military aid for Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on Turkiye finalizes $23 billion deal with US to buy F-16 fighter jets 0

  Turkiye finalizes $23 billion deal with US to buy F-16 fighter jets

  Middle East, News, US June 14, 2024 , by IRIA

  In a major step towards bolstering its air defense capabilities Turkey finalized the highly anticipated $23 billion contract to procure F-16 fighter jets from the United States. The Defense Ministry of Turkey confirmed the completion of the contract on June 13, 2024
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  Comments Off on US Secretary of State Blinken visits Middle East to engage Muslim leaders, discuss Gaza ceasefire proposal 0

  US Secretary of State Blinken visits Middle East to engage Muslim leaders, discuss Gaza ceasefire proposal

  Middle East, News, US June 13, 2024 , by IRIA

  US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Cairo to engage with Arab and Muslim leadership as a proposal for a ceasefire deal approved by President Joe Biden hangs in the balance. Blinken's visit comes at a critical time as international efforts intensify to broker peace and end the violence in Gaza.
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  Comments Off on Russia and Belarus forces conducting joint tactical nuclear weapon drills 0

  Russia and Belarus forces conducting joint tactical nuclear weapon drills

  Europe, News June 13, 2024 , by IRIA

  Russia and Belarus' armed forces started the second stage of the joint non-strategic nuclear drills to practice the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
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  Comments Off on Turkish shipbuilder STM to construct three naval vessels for Malaysia 0

  Turkish shipbuilder STM to construct three naval vessels for Malaysia

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News June 12, 2024 , by IRIA

  Turkish shipbuilder STM signed a deal with Malaysia to construct three vessels for the Royal Malaysian Navy under Malaysia's Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) Batch 2 Project. The deal marks the first government-to-government defense collaboration between Malaysia and Turkey.
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  Comments Off on Russian warships, nuclear submarine arrive in Cuba for joint naval exercise 0

  Russian warships, nuclear submarine arrive in Cuba for joint naval exercise

  Americas, Europe, News June 12, 2024 , by IRIA

  Three Russian naval ships and a nuclear-powered submarine arrived in Cuba for military exercises in the Caribbean. Considering the proximity of the missile exercises, the U.S. Navy has dispatched vessels to monitor Russia’s activity.
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  Comments Off on UN Security Council endorses US-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal, Russia abstains 0

  UN Security Council endorses US-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal, Russia abstains

  Middle East, News June 11, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution endorsing a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal aimed at ending Israel’s eight-month assault on Gaza. The vote on June 10, 2024, resulted in a 14-0 decision, with Russia abstaining, signaling broad international support for the initiative despite some reservations.
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  Comments Off on Far-right parties surge in 2024 EU elections amid increasing security concerns 0

  Far-right parties surge in 2024 EU elections amid increasing security concerns

  Europe, News June 11, 2024 , by IRIA

  The European Union parliamentary elections produced varied outcomes across the continent. A rise in support for far-right parties in France, Germany, and Austria was balanced by strong backing for centrist and left-wing groups in other countries.

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