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  UK and Turkiye sign deal to strengthen defense and security cooperation

  Europe, News November 26, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United Kingdom and Turkish defense ministers have signed an agreement to bolster collaboration on defense and security initiatives. The two NATO Allies have agreed to work more closely together during the meeting of defense ministers in Ankara, Turkiye, on November 23, 2023.
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  Philippines and Australia conduct joint air and maritime patrols in South China Sea

  Asia-Pacific, News November 26, 2023 , by IRIA

  The Philippines and Australia started their first joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea on November 25, 2023. The joint patrol comes only days after Manila participated in a similar military activity with the U.S. in the Asia-Pacific region.
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  French foreign minister visits China to discuss bilateral ties, Russia-Ukraine war

  Europe, News November 25, 2023 , by IRIA

  French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna arrived in Beijing on November 24, 2023, to discuss bilateral relations as well as economic, global security, and climate issues. During her visit, Colonna met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
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  Comments Off on Hamas frees 24 hostages, Israel releases 39 prisoners as four-day ceasefire begins in Gaza 0

  Hamas frees 24 hostages, Israel releases 39 prisoners as four-day ceasefire begins in Gaza

  Middle East, News November 25, 2023 , by IRIA

  As part of the ceasefire deal struck between Israel and Hamas to exchange Israeli hostages for imprisoned Palestinians, Hamas released the initial group of 24 hostage, including 13 Israelis, 10 Thai citizens, and 1 Filipino citizen, while Israel has freed 39 Palestinian women and children held in Israeli jails.
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  Czech Republic received 14 Leopard 2 main battle tanks from Germany

  Europe, News November 24, 2023 , by IRIA

  German government delivered 14 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks to the Czech Republic. The German-made tanks were provided as part of compensation for military assistance provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic.
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  US forces attack Iranian-backed militants in Iraq

  Middle East, News, US November 24, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States Department of Defense announced on November 21, 2023, that the U.S. military carried out a series of aerial strikes against Iranian-backed militants in Iraq.
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  North Korea successfully sends first spy satellite into orbit

  Asia-Pacific, News November 23, 2023 , by IRIA

  North Korea placed its first spy satellite Malligyong-1 into orbit on November 21, 2023, DPRK's space agency said in a statement. The satellite was successfully launched using a new-type carrier rocket Chollima-1 after two failed attempts.
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  1 Comment on Israel and Hamas reach four-day truce and hostage deal mediated by Qatar 0

  Israel and Hamas reach four-day truce and hostage deal mediated by Qatar

  Middle East, News November 23, 2023 , by IRIA

  Qatar has formally announced the highly anticipated deal between Israel and Hamas. Under the truce, Israel will pause all military actions in Gaza for four days and allow aid trucks to reach the besieged city in exchange for 50 people held captive by Hamas.
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  Comments Off on China hosts Arab-Islamic foreign ministers in Beijing, urges to end war in Gaza 0

  China hosts Arab-Islamic foreign ministers in Beijing, urges to end war in Gaza

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News November 22, 2023 , by IRIA

  Foreign Ministers and diplomats from several Arab and Muslim countries including the Palestinian Authority, Indonesia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan gathered in Beijing on November 20, 2023, for talks aimed at finding a solution to end the war in the Gaza Strip.
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  France successfully test fires long-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile

  Europe, News November 22, 2023 , by IRIA

  France successfully test-fired an M51.3 long-range ballistic missile. The missile test was conducted by France’s General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) at its at its Biscarrosse missile test facility located in Southwestern France.

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