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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  Comments Off on Israeli military operation to release four hostages resulted in 274 Palestinian deaths 0

  Israeli military operation to release four hostages resulted in 274 Palestinian deaths

  Middle East, News June 10, 2024 , by IRIA

  An Israeli military operation to rescue four hostages from Hamas custody in Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp resulted in significant casualties. The health ministry in Gaza claims the raid, which included intense gun battles and airstrikes, resulted in 274 Palestinian deaths. The Israeli military has estimated fewer than 100 casualties.
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  Comments Off on France and Germany’s defense firm to establish equipment manufacturing and repair facility in Ukraine 0

  France and Germany’s defense firm to establish equipment manufacturing and repair facility in Ukraine

  Europe, News June 10, 2024 , by IRIA

  Franco-German defense company KNDS, known for producing the Leopard tank and the Caesar howitzer, announced plans to set up a repair and maintenance facility in Ukraine and establish equipment maintenance facilities, manufacture spare parts using 3D printing, and produce 155mm artillery shells.
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  Comments Off on US test-fires two Minuteman III ballistic missiles to show nuclear force readiness 0

  US test-fires two Minuteman III ballistic missiles to show nuclear force readiness

  News, US June 9, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. military test-fired two unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) this week. Conducted on June 4 and June 6, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The missile tests were part of the Air Force Global Strike Command's routine operations.
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  Maritime and Air forces of NATO allies conducting exercises to protect Critical Undersea Infrastructure

  Europe, News June 8, 2024 , by IRIA

  Maritime and Air units of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) started a month-long series of protective military activities and training to protect Critical Undersea Infrastructure across Northern Europe.

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