IRIA News

• 

  Comments Off on US sends first batch of drones to Indo-Pacific Command under Replicator Initiative 0

  US sends first batch of drones to Indo-Pacific Command under Replicator Initiative

  Asia-Pacific, News, US May 25, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States Department of Defense announced that the first batch of "Replicator" drones has been delivered to the Indo-Pacific Command. Deliveries began in early May, initiating the first phase of a multi-year strategy to deploy thousands of expendable drones to counter adversaries such as China.
• 

  Comments Off on China conducts large-scale military drills around Taiwan as island inaugurates new government 0

  China conducts large-scale military drills around Taiwan as island inaugurates new government

  Asia-Pacific, News May 24, 2024 , by IRIA

  China started two-day-long military drills around the island of Taiwan on May 23, 2024, claiming it was a reaction to "separatist acts." Heavily armed warplanes were deployed, and mock attacks were staged, while state media criticized the newly inaugurated President William Lai Ching-te.
• 

  Comments Off on US Department of Defense to pace investments in space-warfare domain 0

  US Department of Defense to pace investments in space-warfare domain

  News, US May 24, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States Department of Defense has unveiled its plans to ramp up investments in the space warfare domain. A recent statement by the Pentagon on May 21, 2024, outlined the importance of maintaining its edge in space as competitors attempt to shift the balance in the domain.
• 

  Comments Off on Norway, Spain and Ireland announce their decision to recognize Palestine as a state 0

  Norway, Spain and Ireland announce their decision to recognize Palestine as a state

  Europe, Middle East, News May 23, 2024 , by IRIA

  Norway, Spain, and Ireland announced on May 22, 2024, that they would officially recognize Palestine as a state starting from May 28. The largely symbolic diplomatic move has sparked an outrage in Israel.
• 

  Comments Off on Vietnam elects security chief To Lam as the new president 0

  Vietnam elects security chief To Lam as the new president

  Asia-Pacific, News May 23, 2024 , by IRIA

  Vietnam's parliament appointed To Lam, former Public Security Minister, as the state president on May 21, 2024. Lam’s appointment comes after his predecessor resigned amid an ongoing anti-corruption campaign that has shaken the country’s political establishment.
• 

  Comments Off on Foreign ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states convene in Kazakhstan 0

  Foreign ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states convene in Kazakhstan

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News May 22, 2024 , by IRIA

  Top diplomats from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states held their regular meeting on May 21, 2024, in Astana, Kazakhstan. The meeting comes as a run-up to the upcoming meeting of the SCO leaders, scheduled for July.
• 

  Comments Off on Turkey’s foreign minister visits Pakistan to discuss bilateral ties and Gaza war 0

  Turkey’s foreign minister visits Pakistan to discuss bilateral ties and Gaza war

  News May 22, 2024 , by IRIA

  Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Pakistan for a two-day visit on May 19, 2024, following an invitation from his Pakistani counterpart, Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations and address regional and international developments, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.
• 

  Comments Off on International Criminal Court prosecutor applies for arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders 0

  International Criminal Court prosecutor applies for arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders

  Middle East, News May 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  The International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor has formally applied to seek the arrest warrants of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. The two, along with other leaders, have been charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity.
• 

  Comments Off on China sanctions US defense firms for selling weapons to Taiwan 0

  China sanctions US defense firms for selling weapons to Taiwan

  Asia-Pacific, News, US May 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  China has sanctioned three more U.S.-based defense giants, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, General Dynamics Land Systems, and Boeing Defense, Space & Security, on May 20, 2024, over their sales of arms to Taiwan.
• 

  1 Comment on Iran’s President Raisi and Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian confirmed dead in helicopter crash 0

  Iran’s President Raisi and Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian confirmed dead in helicopter crash

  Middle East, News May 20, 2024 , by IRIA

  A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and other high-level officials crashed in the mountainous region of the country’s East Azerbaijan province on May 19, 2024. All nine people aboard have been confirmed dead, state media reported.

Regions