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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  Comments Off on US troops attacked in Iraq and Syria amid rising tension in Middle East 0

  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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  Comments Off on Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid row over Sikh activist’s killing 0

  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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