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  US, Japan, South Korea national security advisors meet to discuss North Korea threat

  Asia-Pacific, News, US December 10, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held a trilateral meeting with South Korean National Security Advisor Cho Tae-Yong and Japanese National Security Advisor Takeo Akiba to discuss the growing threat from North Korea.
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  Comments Off on US vetoes UN resolution calling for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, aid groups criticize the move 0

  US vetoes UN resolution calling for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, aid groups criticize the move

  Middle East, News, US December 9, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States has vetoed a United Nations Security Council demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza between the Israeli military and Hamas. Washington was the only UN Security Council member to oppose the resolution.
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  Comments Off on South Korean defense firm signs $2.4 billion contract with Australia for infantry fighting vehicles 0

  South Korean defense firm signs $2.4 billion contract with Australia for infantry fighting vehicles

  Asia-Pacific, News December 9, 2023 , by IRIA

  South Korean defense manufacturing firm, Hanwha Aerospace, announced signing a contract with Australia worth $2.4 billion. Under the contract, Hanwha would provide 129 Redback infantry fighting vehicles (IVF) to the Australian military by 2028.
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  Comments Off on Azerbaijan and Armenia agree to exchange prisoners of war and work towards peace deal 0

  Azerbaijan and Armenia agree to exchange prisoners of war and work towards peace deal

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News December 8, 2023 , by IRIA

  Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to take steps toward normalization of relations after decades of wars and conflicts. The two countries have agreed to exchange prisoners captured during recent fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh. and sign a peace deal soon.
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  Comments Off on EU-China Summit: European Union leaders meet Xi Jinping in Beijing to ease trade tensions 0

  EU-China Summit: European Union leaders meet Xi Jinping in Beijing to ease trade tensions

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News December 8, 2023 , by IRIA

  Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Charles Michel for the 24th EU-China Summit in Beijing. The summit was focused on reviving stronger economic ties between China and Europe.
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  Comments Off on Russian President Putin hold talks with Saudi and UAE leaders on rare trip to Middle East 0

  Russian President Putin hold talks with Saudi and UAE leaders on rare trip to Middle East

  Europe, Middle East, News December 7, 2023 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Riyadh and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi in a lightning one-day tour to the Gulf region aimed at strengthening partnerships. The visit defied U.S. and European efforts to isolate Putin on the global stage.
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  Comments Off on Russia threatens military attacks against NATO-supplied jets for Ukraine 0

  Russia threatens military attacks against NATO-supplied jets for Ukraine

  Europe, News December 7, 2023 , by IRIA

  Russia’s foreign ministry spokesperson revealed that Moscow is prioritizing attacks on NATO-supplied Ukrainian fighter jets as they pose a great threat to the Russian troops. She added that NATO’s involvement with Ukraine has increased the dangers of a direct military clash between Russia and the alliance.
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  Comments Off on Zelenskyy cancels US Senate briefing amid aid row, White House warns it is ‘out of money’ for Ukraine 0

  Zelenskyy cancels US Senate briefing amid aid row, White House warns it is ‘out of money’ for Ukraine

  Europe, News, US December 6, 2023 , by IRIA

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has cancelled his address to the U.S. Senate to make a direct appeal to U.S. lawmakers for additional aid amid funding dispute in Congress. The White House has warned that existing funds for Kyiv will run out by the end of the year.
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  Comments Off on France, Germany, Turkey deployed fighter jets to NATO eastern flank for air policing 0

  France, Germany, Turkey deployed fighter jets to NATO eastern flank for air policing

  Europe, News December 6, 2023 , by IRIA

  France, Germany, and Turkiye's fighter jets joined Poland and Belgium for NATO air policing operations on the Alliance’s eastern flank in December 2023.
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  Comments Off on Belarusian President visits China to strengthen strategic cooperation 0

  Belarusian President visits China to strengthen strategic cooperation

  Asia-Pacific, News December 5, 2023 , by IRIA

  Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko visited Beijing to meet China's leader Xi Jinping for the second time this year to strengthen partnership. The diplomatically isolated president of Belarus is seeking stronger bilateral ties with China.

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