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  Comments Off on Hamas releases two American hostages, Israeli attacks continue on Gaza 0

  Hamas releases two American hostages, Israeli attacks continue on Gaza

  Middle East, News, US October 21, 2023 , by IRIA

  Two American captives, Judith Tai Raanan and her 17-year-old daughter Natalie Raanan, were released by Hamas on October 20, 2023. The two released captives were among around 200 abducted people captured by Hamas during its October 7 attack on Israel.
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  US troops attacked in Iraq and Syria amid rising tension in Middle East

  Middle East, News, US October 21, 2023 , by IRIA

  The U.S. forces deployed in Iraq, Syria, and other Middle Eastern countries are facing an uptick in threats and attacks amid the rising tensions in the region. Drones and missiles were launched at a U.S. military in Iraq this week, while a drone attack on the U.S. troops in Syria resulted in minor injuries to the soldiers.
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  Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid row over Sikh activist’s killing

  Americas, Asia-Pacific, News October 20, 2023 , by IRIA

  Canada has scaled down its diplomatic mission in India after the growing rift between Ottawa and New Delhi. At least 41 Canadian diplomats and their dependents left India amid the tensions over the killing of a Sikh activist and separatist political leader.
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  Comments Off on Russian foreign minister thanked North Korea for its unwavering support during visit to Pyongyang 0

  Russian foreign minister thanked North Korea for its unwavering support during visit to Pyongyang

  Asia-Pacific, News October 20, 2023 , by IRIA

  Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Pyongyang for his two-day official trip on October 18, 2023. The Kremlin’s top diplomat met with his North Korean counterpart and thanked Pyongyang for its unwavering support to Moscow.
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  UK to send drone killer platforms to Ukraine under $120 million military package

  Europe, News October 19, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United Kingdom plans to help Ukraine reinforce its air defense against Russian drones. The British Ministry of Defense is sending Terrahawk Paladin “drone killer” platforms to Ukraine, a semi-autonomous air defense system capable of tracking and destroying drones.
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  Comments Off on US President Biden visits Israel to show solidarity, blames Hamas for hospital attack 0

  US President Biden visits Israel to show solidarity, blames Hamas for hospital attack

  Middle East, News, US October 19, 2023 , by IRIA

  President of the United States Joe Biden arrived in Tel Aviv on October 18, 2023, to show solidarity with Israel as its forces carry out bombing and ground operations in the Gaza Strip, resulting in thousands of civilian deaths.
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  Comments Off on Russian President visits China to participate in Belt and Road Summit 0

  Russian President visits China to participate in Belt and Road Summit

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News October 18, 2023 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on October 17, 2023, along with several other world leaders who gathered to participate in the Belt and Road Summit arranged by China on the 10th anniversary of its ambitious global infrastructural project.
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  Gaza hospital attack kills 500, sparks anger and protests across Middle East

  Middle East, News October 18, 2023 , by IRIA

  A deadly attack at al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza has killed at least 500 Palestinians, prompting protests across the Middle East and North Africa region, and regional countries blaming Israel for the barbaric attack.
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  Comments Off on Blinken returns to Israel for crisis talks after engaging with six Arab leaders 0

  Blinken returns to Israel for crisis talks after engaging with six Arab leaders

  Middle East, News, US October 17, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned to Israel on October 16, 2023, after completing his intense trip around the Middle East as he engaged with Arab leadership. U.S.’s top diplomat arrived in the region on October 11, seeking to prevent the escalation of the Israel-Hamas war into a regional conflict.
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  Comments Off on South Korea selects US defense firm to provide Airborne Laser Mine Detection System 0

  South Korea selects US defense firm to provide Airborne Laser Mine Detection System

  Asia-Pacific, News, US October 17, 2023 , by IRIA

  South Korean aerospace and defense firm Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) expanded its strategic partnership with U.S. defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman. The KAI awarded Northrop Grumman a contract to provide Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS).

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