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  1 Comment on 700 dead in one night as Israel intensifies bombing of Gaza 0

  700 dead in one night as Israel intensifies bombing of Gaza

  Middle East, News October 26, 2023 , by IRIA

  More than 700 Palestinians were killed in Gaza by Israeli airstrikes in the last 24 hours, Gaza’s health ministry reported. Israel conducted more than 400 airstrikes in Gaza on October 24, 2023, targeting what it claims are terrorists’ hideouts. Israeli bombardment has killed 6,500 Palestinians since October 7
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  US, Japan, South Korea conduct first-ever trilateral aerial exercise

  Asia-Pacific, News, US October 26, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States, South Korea, and Japan held their first-ever trilateral combined aerial exercise in an effort to send a strong message to North Korea. An American B-52 bomber and F-16 fighter jets participated in the exercise.
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  1 Comment on Iran hosts regional summit on Azerbaijan-Armenia peace talks 0

  Iran hosts regional summit on Azerbaijan-Armenia peace talks

  Europe, Middle East, News October 25, 2023 , by IRIA

  In their first interaction since Azerbaijan took control of the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, representatives from Armenia and Azerbaijan met in Iran for peace talks on October 23, 2023. Russian and Turkish foreign ministers were also present during the meeting.
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  Comments Off on NATO plans to enhance defense posture in Arctic amid rising militarization 0

  NATO plans to enhance defense posture in Arctic amid rising militarization

  Europe, News October 25, 2023 , by IRIA

  NATO Allies plan to enhance deterrence and defense posture in the Arctic amid increasing competition and militarization in the region. NATO Military Committee Chair Admiral Rob Bauer warned that the militarization of the Arctic by Russia and China is "concerning" for the Western Allies.
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  Comments Off on US accuses Iran of facilitating attacks on American troops in Middle East 0

  US accuses Iran of facilitating attacks on American troops in Middle East

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

  The U.S. Department of Defense has accused Iran of being “actively facilitating” attacks on the U.S. military personnel deployed in the Middle East. The United States has increased its military deployment in the region following the Israel-Hamas war.
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  Turkey’s President sends legislation to ratify Sweden’s bid to join NATO

  Europe, News October 24, 2023 , by IRIA

  Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan submitted a bill to the parliament on October 23, 2023, seeking ratification for Sweden’s admission into the NATO alliance. The move comes after months of back-and-forth diplomacy on the issues between Turkey and other NATO member states.
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  Comments Off on US deploys air defense system, China sends warships as tensions escalate in Middle East 0

  US deploys air defense system, China sends warships as tensions escalate in Middle East

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News October 23, 2023 , by IRIA

  China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy has sent six warships to the Middle East, including a guided missile destroyer, amid the escalating tensions in the region. The United States also deployed its THAAD and Patriot missile defense system in the region.
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  Comments Off on Cairo peace summit ends without substantial breakthrough in Israel-Palestine conflict 0

  Cairo peace summit ends without substantial breakthrough in Israel-Palestine conflict

  Middle East, News October 23, 2023 , by IRIA

  Leaders, diplomats, and representatives from more than twelve different countries had gathered in the Egyptian capital for a summit to discuss ways for de-escalation of the conflicts in the Middle East. The summit ended without a substantial breakthrough.
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  1 Comment on Biden seeks Congress approval for $100 billion funding for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan 0

  Biden seeks Congress approval for $100 billion funding for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan

  Europe, Middle East, News, US October 22, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Joe Biden has drafted an unprecedented $100 billion foreign aid package that includes military assistance for Ukraine and Israel. White House has sent the request to the U.S. Congress seeking approval for the aid package.
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  Comments Off on US and Japan defense forces conducting joint military exercise Resolute Dragon 23 0

  US and Japan defense forces conducting joint military exercise Resolute Dragon 23

  Asia-Pacific, News, US October 22, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) are conducting bilateral field training exercises as part of Resolute Dragon 23. About 3,300 U.S. Marines and Sailors are taking part in the drills that began on October 14 and will continue till October 31, 2023.

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