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  China’s EU ambassador lashes out at European Commission President for her fiery remarks

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 2, 2023 , by IRIA

  Beijing’s representative in Brussels recorded his disappointment over the European Commission chief’s fiery speech against China. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen criticized China in her latest speech on March 30, 2023.
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  Russia assumes presidency of UN Security Council despite Ukraine’s protest

  Europe, News April 2, 2023 , by IRIA

  Russia assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for one month on April 1, 2023. Ukraine protested Russia’s presidency, urging the other members to block the move.
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  Former US President Trump facing indictment from court for business fraud

  News, US April 1, 2023 , by IRIA

  Former President of the United States Donald Trump was indicted by a New York grand jury in a money scandal case after a year of investigation. Trump’s indictment comes at a time when he is in a full swing running a campaign to retake the White House.
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  Lockheed Martin to develop Long Range Maneuverable Fires Missile for US Army

  News, US April 1, 2023 , by IRIA

  United States defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin is developing an advanced propulsion Long Range Maneuverable Fires (LRMF) missile for the U.S. Army.
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  Nine US soldiers killed in two Black Hawk helicopters crash during training mission

  News, US March 31, 2023 , by IRIA

  Nine U.S. servicemen from the 101st Airborne Division died in midair crash that involved the collision of two Black Hawk HH-60 Helicopters. The incident took place on March 30, 2023, in the U.S. southwestern state of Kentucky.
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  NATO Military Committee chief visits Italy to strengthen alliance’s defense posture

  Europe, News March 31, 2023 , by IRIA

  Chair of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Rob Bauer visited Italy from March 28 to 29, 2023 to strengthen the Alliance's deterrence and defense posture amid changing security environment.
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  US President Biden kicks off the second Summit for Democracy

  News, US March 30, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Joe Biden kicked off the second Summit for Democracy on March 29, 2023. Biden pledged that the U.S. would spend $690 million in funding to support democratic values and practices all around the world.
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  Comments Off on Saudi Arabia to join Shanghai Cooperation Organization as ‘dialogue partner’ 0

  Saudi Arabia to join Shanghai Cooperation Organization as ‘dialogue partner’

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News March 30, 2023 , by IRIA

  Saudi Arabia’s cabinet approved a memorandum to join China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as a dialogue partner. The decision brings Beijing and Riyadh a step close to building stronger ties.
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  Comments Off on US Air Force awards contract for 1500 StormBreaker smart weapons 0

  US Air Force awards contract for 1500 StormBreaker smart weapons

  News, US March 29, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States Air Force has awarded defense firm Raytheon Technologies a $320 million contract to produce and deliver 1500 StormBreaker smart weapons.
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  Taiwan’s ex-President Ma Ying-jeou visits China on a historic visit

  Asia-Pacific, News March 29, 2023 , by IRIA

  Taiwan’s former President Ma Ying-jeou arrived in Shanghai to start his ten-day trip to mainland China on March 27, 2023. Ma is the former or sitting Taiwanese leader to visit Mainland China since the communist revolution of 1949.

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