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  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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  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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  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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  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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  CIA launches video campaign to recruit spies in Russia

  Europe, News, US May 18, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is looking for Russians to spy against their own country. According to CIA officials, the war in Ukraine has provided an “unprecedented” opportunity for American intelligence to get in touch with disaffected Russians.
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  US delivers the first batch of HIMARS launchers to Poland

  Europe, News, US May 18, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. Army delivered an initial shipment of High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers to Poland. Warsaw placed an order for 20 HIMARS launchers in 2019 for $414 million.
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  African leaders offer peace initiative for Russia and Ukraine

  Africa, News May 17, 2023 , by IRIA

  South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that a delegation of African leaders would soon travel to Russia and Ukraine to initiate the peace process between the two warring nations. Ramaphosa’s announcement came on May 16, 2023.

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