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  Iran launches 4th-gen ballistic missile with 2,000-km range, US calls it a ‘serious threat’

  Middle East, News May 27, 2023 , by IRIA

  Iran has successfully tested a 2,000-kilometer-range (1,240-mile) ballistic missile, making it capable of hitting Israel and US bases in the Middle East. The test comes amid wider tensions with the West over its nuclear program.
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  US declines Thailand’s bid to acquire F-35 fighter jets

  Asia-Pacific, News, US May 26, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States Department of Defense has declined Thailand’s request to acquire F-35 fighter jets. Thailand was seeking to buy fifth-generation fighter jets to replace the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) aging fleet of F-16 jets.
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  Azerbaijan signs energy cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia

  Europe, Middle East May 26, 2023 , by IRIA

  Energy ministers from Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia met in Riyadh on May 24, 2023, to ink an energy cooperation agreement. The two countries agreed to increase cooperation in the field of petroleum, petrochemicals, and gas, as well as renewable energy.
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  Comments Off on Japan has no plans to join NATO but acknowledges alliance’s liaison office in Tokyo 0

  Japan has no plans to join NATO but acknowledges alliance’s liaison office in Tokyo

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News May 25, 2023 , by IRIA

  Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that his country does not intend on joining the NATO alliance but acknowledged NATO’s plans to open a liaison office in Japan. Kishida’s comments came after speculations about NATO’s first liaison office in Asia.
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  Poland to buy early warning aircraft from Sweden

  Europe, News May 25, 2023 , by IRIA

  Poland’s Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak announced that his country is in talks to finalize the purchase of early-warning aircraft from Sweden. Blaszczak did not reveal the number of aircraft or any other details about the deal.
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  European Ministers agreed to increase military assistance for Ukraine, isolate Russia

  Europe, News May 24, 2023 , by IRIA

  European Union foreign and defense ministers held two separate meetings in Brussels to discuss measures to increase military assistance for Ukraine and isolate Russia.
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  China and Saudi Arabia boycott G20 meeting hosted by India in disputed Kashmir region

  Asia-Pacific, News May 24, 2023 , by IRIA

  Despite the criticism from international rights groups and boycotts from G20 member states, India hosted more than 60 delegates for the G20 Tourism Working Group meeting in the disputed Kashmir region.
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  Comments Off on US signs defense and maritime deal with Papua New Guinea 0

  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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