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  US signs defense and maritime deal with Papua New Guinea

  Asia-Pacific, News, US May 23, 2023 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed a defense and maritime surveillance agreement with Papua New Guinea during his visit on May 22, 2023. Blinken is in the region to bolster ties with leaders of Pacific islands.
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  Brazil President Lula proposes UN summit to resolve Ukraine crisis

  Americas, Europe, News May 23, 2023 , by IRIA

  President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has proposed to hold a dedicated UN summit for Ukraine. According to Lula, it is inappropriate to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war in G7 or G20 formats. He said that this issue must be brought up with the UN Security Council.
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  G7 leaders pledge long-term support for Ukraine and seek constructive ties with China

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US May 22, 2023 , by IRIA

  G7 leaders gathered in Hiroshima with a unified vision to address global challenges. They expressed solidarity with Ukraine, emphasized disarmament efforts, and pledged to clean energy transition. They also called for “constructive” ties with China.
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  Comments Off on US providing more HIMARS ammunition, anti-armor systems to Ukraine 0

  US providing more HIMARS ammunition, anti-armor systems to Ukraine

  Europe, News, US May 22, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States Department of Defense announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine to meet the country's security and defense needs after President Biden's meeting with Zelenskyy in Japan, on May 21, 2023.
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  Arab leaders gather in Saudi Arabia to discuss security and stability of Middle East

  Middle East, News May 21, 2023 , by IRIA

  Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman hosted the leaders of the Arab world in Jeddah on May 19, 2023, for the 32nd Arab League summit. The main agenda of the meeting focused on reinforcing peace and stability in the region.
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  Thousands of Serbians hand over weapons to curb mass shooting incidents

  Europe, News May 21, 2023 , by IRIA

  Serbian Police displayed more than 13,500 guns, grenades, rocket launchers, and several other kinds of weapons that were turned in by the citizens as the government’s one-month amnesty period comes close to an end.
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  Romania to spend $1.1 billion on acquiring used Abrams tanks

  Europe, News, US May 20, 2023 , by IRIA

  Romanian lawmakers have approved the country’s National Defense Ministry’s request to spend $1.1 billion on purchasing 54 units of used M1A1 Abrams tanks from the United States. The purchase order of the 54 tanks would include all the gear and services necessary to operate the tanks.
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  Comments Off on Raytheon upgrading South Korean FA-50 jets with PhantomStrike radar 0

  Raytheon upgrading South Korean FA-50 jets with PhantomStrike radar

  Asia-Pacific, News, US May 20, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. defense firm Raytheon Technologies will upgrade South Korean company Korea Aerospace Industries' FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft with the advanced PhantomStrike radar. The initial deliveries of the radar are expected in 2025.
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  Comments Off on China’s Xi Jinping hosts Central Asian leaders in a “milestone” summit 0

  China’s Xi Jinping hosts Central Asian leaders in a “milestone” summit

  Asia-Pacific, News May 19, 2023 , by IRIA

  The leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan gathered in China’s Xian city on May 18, 2023, for the first-ever Central Asian leaders summit hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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  Comments Off on Pentagon seeks Congress approval for nuclear submarine transfer to Australia 0

  Pentagon seeks Congress approval for nuclear submarine transfer to Australia

  News, US May 19, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States Department of Defense has asked Congress to authorize the transfer of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia under the AUKUS agreement. After receiving the green light from the U.S. Congress, Australia would be able to acquire two Virginia-class submarines.

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