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  NATO chief Stoltenberg visits US to discuss Russia-Ukraine war, security challenges

  Europe, News, US January 31, 2024 , by IRIA

  NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited the United States to discuss the upcoming NATO Summit, the Allies' support for Ukraine, and common security challenges in Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific.
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  Three US soldiers killed, more than 30 injured in Jordan drone attack

  Middle East, News, US January 30, 2024 , by IRIA

  Three U.S. Army troops were killed while more than 30 service members were injured during a drone strike on a small U.S. military outpost in Jordan. The drone attack, which is linked with Iranian-backed regional proxies, was carried out on January 28, 2024.
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  US National Security Advisor and China’s Foreign Minister hold meeting in Bangkok

  Asia-Pacific, News, US January 30, 2024 , by IRIA

  United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Chinese Communist Party Politburo Member, Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission, and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Bangkok on January 26-27, 2024.
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  US deploys guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell to Japan

  Asia-Pacific, News, US January 29, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. Navy announced the forward deployment of USS McCampbell (DDG 85) to Yokosuka, Japan. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell will replace USS Antietam (CG 54), which will move to Pearl Harbor as part of a rotation of forces in the Pacific.
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  Comments Off on US approves sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey and F-35s to Greece 0

  US approves sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey and F-35s to Greece

  Europe, News, US January 29, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. State Department approved the highly anticipated $23 billion F-16 fighter jet sales for Turkey alongside $8.6 billion deal for 40 F-35 advanced jets for Greece. The announcement came soon after the Turkish parliament ratified Sweden’s NATO membership bid.
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  EDGE wins largest-ever contract to deliver 200 unmanned helicopters to UAE

  Middle East, News January 28, 2024 , by IRIA

  UAE’s largest defense technology manufacturing firm, EDGE, has signed a contract to deliver over 200 HT-100 and HT-750 unmanned helicopters to the UAE Ministry of Defense.
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  Comments Off on International Court of Justice orders Israel to stop genocidal acts in Gaza, fails to impose ceasefire 0

  International Court of Justice orders Israel to stop genocidal acts in Gaza, fails to impose ceasefire

  Africa, Middle East, News January 27, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United Nations’ top court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a provisional order on January 26, 2023, preventing Israel from conducting genocidal acts in Gaza. The court, however, failed to impose a ceasefire in the ongoing crisis that has claimed more than 26,000 Palestinian lives.
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  France and Belgium aircraft conduct joint aerial combat drills over Lithuania

  Europe, News January 27, 2024 , by IRIA

  French, Belgian, and Lithuanian aircraft conducted aerial combat drills and close formation flights over Lithuanian skies. NATO Allies' aircraft conducted training missions to improve flying skills and demonstrate joint capabilities.
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  1 Comment on Moscow and Kyiv clash over downed Il-76 plane, Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 65 POWs, Zelenskyy demands international probe 0

  Moscow and Kyiv clash over downed Il-76 plane, Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 65 POWs, Zelenskyy demands international probe

  Europe, News January 26, 2024 , by IRIA

  The downing of Russian military transport plane, carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, raises questions as Russia alleges Ukraine shot down the Il-76 plane over Belgorod region. Ukraine did not confirm or deny shoot down but challenged Moscow’s claims.
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  Comments Off on NATO signs $1.2 billion contracts for 220,000 155-mm artillery shells to replenish allied supplies 0

  NATO signs $1.2 billion contracts for 220,000 155-mm artillery shells to replenish allied supplies

  Europe, News January 26, 2024 , by IRIA

  NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and General of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) Stacy Cummings concluded $1.2 billion worth contracts for buying 220,000 155-millimeter artillery shells.

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