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  Britain becomes first country to supply long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine

  Europe, News May 13, 2023 , by IRIA

  Britain delivered multiple units of Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine becoming the first country to supply long-range cruise missiles to Kyiv. The Storm Shadow missiles have a range of 250 kilometers.
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  ASEAN leaders agree to cooperate in tackling regional economic and security challenges

  Asia-Pacific, News May 13, 2023 , by IRIA

  Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) met in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, from May 9 to May 11, for the 42nd ASEAN leader’s summit. All participants pledged efforts to enhance the bloc’s centrality and economic integration.
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  Germany to spend $1.6 billion on purchasing 50 new Puma combat vehicles

  Europe, News May 12, 2023 , by IRIA

  German lawmakers have approved the Defense Ministry’s request to grant $1.6 billion in funds for the procurement of 50 new Puma fighting vehicles. Germany’s parliamentary budget committee approve the purchase on May 10, 2023.
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  Foreign ministers of Russia, Turkey, Syria, and Iran meet in Moscow for high-level talks

  Europe, Middle East, News May 12, 2023 , by IRIA

  The top diplomats of Turkey, Russia, Syria, and Iran met in Moscow on May 10, 2023, to discuss a road map for normalizing ties between Damascus and Ankara.
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  US announces $1.2 billion additional military aid for Ukraine

  Europe, News, US May 11, 2023 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Department of Defense announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine. The new package totals up to $1.2 billion and focuses on bolstering Kyiv’s air defense capabilities and sustaining artillery ammunition.
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  Canada expresses interest in joining AUKUS defense pact

  Americas, News, US May 11, 2023 , by IRIA

  The Canadian government has expressed interest in deepening non-nuclear cooperation with the U.S.-led AUKUS defense pact particularly in information-sharing and development of advanced technologies.
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  Comments Off on Russia scales back annual Victory Day Parade amid war in Ukraine 0

  Russia scales back annual Victory Day Parade amid war in Ukraine

  Europe, News May 10, 2023 , by IRIA

  Russia staged its annual Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square on May 9, 2023. The heavily guarded and scaled-down parade involved 8,000 troops, one of the lowest numbers since 2008. There were no fly-over jets and lesser military equipment was on display.
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  Protests erupt across Pakistan after arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan

  Asia-Pacific, News May 10, 2023 , by IRIA

  Pakistan’s former prime minister, Imran Khan, was arrested on May 9, escalating the political crisis in the country and leading to clashes between his supporters and police. Thousands of Khan’s supporters took to the streets in different cities to protest against his arrest.
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  Japan and South Korea resume ‘shuttle diplomacy’ as Kishida visits Seoul

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

  Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol revived their “shuttle diplomacy” to hold negotiations in each other’s countries after 12 years. Kishida’s visit to Seoul is their second meeting in less than two months.
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  Comments Off on 3 civilians dead after Indian Air Force jet crashes, pilot escapes with minor injuries 0

  3 civilians dead after Indian Air Force jet crashes, pilot escapes with minor injuries

  Asia-Pacific May 8, 2023 , by IRIA

  Indian Air Force has reported yet another crash of its notorious Cold War-era MiG-21 fighter jet. The jet crashed on a house in India’s Rajasthan province on May 8, 2023, claiming the lives of three civilians on the ground. The pilot ejected in time to escape with minor injuries.

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