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  Comments Off on US and Vietnam to expand cooperation in semiconductors and supply chain diversification 0

  US and Vietnam to expand cooperation in semiconductors and supply chain diversification

  Asia-Pacific, News, US March 28, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States and Vietnam agreed to expand cooperation in key sectors, including the semiconductor ecosystem, supply chain diversification, security, and human rights as U.S. Secretary of State Blinken hosted Vietnamese Foreign Minister Son in Washington, D.C.
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  Singapore, Thailand, and US participate in the 30th Cope Tiger trilateral aerial exercise

  Asia-Pacific, News March 27, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States Air Force (USAF) is participating in Exercise Cope Tiger 2024, along with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), and the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). The aerial drills, taking place at Korat Air Base, Thailand from March 18 to 28, mark the 30th anniversary of the trilateral exercise.
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  Japan approves plans to start selling stealth fighter jets to other nations

  Asia-Pacific, News March 27, 2024 , by IRIA

  In a rare move to step away from the country’s pacifist principles established since the end of World War II, Japan’s cabinet approved a proposal on March 26, 2024, to offer the international sale of its future next-generation fighter jets, which are being jointly developed with Britain and Italy.
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  UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

  Middle East, News March 26, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza, along with the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. The United States refrained from voting on the resolution.
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  Estonia announces $22 million military aid package for Ukraine

  Europe, News March 26, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Estonian government has announced a new $22 million military assistance package for Ukraine to bolster Kyiv's defense against the continuing invasion by Russia. The announcement came during Estonian Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur’s visit to Ukraine.
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  More than 20,000 soldiers from NATO countries conducted artillery exercise in Poland

  Europe, News, US March 25, 2024 , by IRIA

  More than 20,000 soldiers from NATO nations conducted an operational and tactical level exercise dubbed Dragon 24 in Poland. Troops from nine NATO allied countries participated in the artillery live-fire drills under the umbrella of the alliance's Steadfast Defender exercise.
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  Comments Off on Bahrain to buy 50 Abrams main battle tanks from US for $2.2 billion 0

  Bahrain to buy 50 Abrams main battle tanks from US for $2.2 billion

  Middle East, News, US March 25, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. State Department announced that it has approved a Foreign Military Sale of 50 M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks to Bahrain, with an estimated value of $2.2 billion. Bahrain, the U.S.’s closest ally in the Gulf region, was once under an arms embargo due to its crackdown on the Shiite-led political movement.
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  US-based space company develops refueling port for satellites

  News, US March 24, 2024 , by IRIA

  A Colorado-based American space company, Orbit Fab, announced that it is ready to ship its in-space refueling port for satellites. The company plans to develop a network of in-space refueling depots and provide refueling services for military and commercial satellites.
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  Comments Off on At least 137 killed in Moscow concert hall terror attack, ISIS claims responsibility 0

  At least 137 killed in Moscow concert hall terror attack, ISIS claims responsibility

  Europe, News March 23, 2024 , by IRIA

  A group of gunmen stormed a concert hall in Moscow and opened fire with automatic weapons at an unsuspecting crowd on March 22, 2024, resulting in the deaths of at least 137 individuals. The attack has been attributed to militants affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS).
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  Comments Off on Russia and China block US-led resolution at UNSC calling for conditional ceasefire in Gaza 0

  Russia and China block US-led resolution at UNSC calling for conditional ceasefire in Gaza

  Middle East, News, US March 23, 2024 , by IRIA

  Russia and China vetoed a draft resolution presented by the United States at the UN Security Council on March 22, 2024. The resolution stated the "imperative" for an "immediate and sustained ceasefire" in Gaza and urged for "the release of all remaining hostages" held by Hamas.

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