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  US strikes alleged Iran-linked weapons storage facility in Syria

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

  United States Air Force conducted an air strike in Eastern Syria on November 8, 2023, to destroy what they claimed was an Iran-linked weapons storage facility. The U.S. Department of Defense said that the facility was used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups.
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  Russia withdraws from Cold War-era Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, NATO allies condemn move

  Europe, News November 8, 2023 , by IRIA

  Russia officially withdraws from Cold War-era arms control treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe on November 7, 2023. NATO Allies condemned Russia's move that undermined Euro-Atlantic security.
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  US Navy deploys guided missile nuclear submarine in Middle East amid increasing tensions

  Middle East, News, US November 8, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States Navy has dispatched its nuclear-powered guided missile Ohio-class submarine to the Middle East. The deployment comes at a time when the tensions in the region are high after the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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  US Secretary Blinken rushes back to Middle East in attempt to heal strained relations

  Middle East, News, US November 7, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on another diplomatic journey to mend Washington’s deteriorating image in the Middle East. Blinken has traveled to Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, and Turkey to meet regional leadership and his counterparts. He would also travel to Japan, India, and South Korea in the last leg of his trip.
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  Comments Off on Australian Prime Minister Albanese makes landmark visit to China, meets President Xi to improve strained ties 0

  Australian Prime Minister Albanese makes landmark visit to China, meets President Xi to improve strained ties

  Asia-Pacific, News November 7, 2023 , by IRIA

  Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in Shanghai on November 4, 2023, becoming the first Australian leader to visit China in seven years. He seeks to deepen economic cooperation with China and stabilize the shaky relationship between Beijing and Canberra.
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  US to provide NASAMS and HIMARS munitions to Ukraine in more than $400 million package

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

  U.S. Department of Defense has announced the latest military assistance package for Ukraine, including munitions for National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) and High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS).
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  Kazakhstan hosts 10th anniversary summit of Organization of Turkic States

  Asia-Pacific, News November 6, 2023 , by IRIA

  Leaders and top diplomats from Turkey, Azerbaijan, Hungary, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan arrived in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana for the 10th summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). The summit focused on discussing the collective responsibility of the Turkic world in preventing global challenges
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  US Congress approves $14.5 billion aid for Israel

  Middle East, News, US November 5, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States House of Representatives has approved legislation to provide $14.5 billion worth of military aid to its staunch ally Israel as it continues its attacks in Gaza.
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  Comments Off on US, China and EU sign first AI safety agreement at global AI summit hosted by UK 0

  US, China and EU sign first AI safety agreement at global AI summit hosted by UK

  Europe, News November 4, 2023 , by IRIA

  Industry and world leaders arrived in the English town of Bletchley to participate in the two-day-long artificial intelligence (AI) safety summit. Hosted by Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the summit aimed at addressing the risks of the rapidly developing technology.
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  US, Australian and South Korean aircraft took part in Vigilant Defense 24 exercise

  Asia-Pacific, News, US November 4, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S., South Korean, and Australian air forces took part in different operations during the Vigilant Defense 24 exercise. More than 25 various types of aircraft including fighter jets, cargo planes, tankers, and reconnaissance aircraft conducted flight missions.

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