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  Leaders of US, Canada, Mexico discuss trade and immigration

  Americas, News, US January 12, 2023 , by IRIA

  United States President Joe Biden, Mexican President López Obrador, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered a unified front as they sought to downplay their frustrations and tensions on migration and trade.
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  20 killed in blast near Afghanistan foreign ministry in Kabul

  Asia-Pacific, News January 12, 2023 , by IRIA

  At least 20 people have been killed and more than 40 injured in a suicide bomb attack outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul, Afghanistan on January 11, 2023.
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  UK’s groundbreaking Virgin Orbit satellite launch fails after rocket malfunction

  Europe, News January 11, 2023 , by IRIA

  Britain’s attempt to get into the space race and become the first European nation to launch satellites ended in failure when its rocket carrying the Virgin Orbit satellite suffered a malfunction on January 9, 2023, preventing it from reaching orbit.
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  Russia’s modernized Tu-160M bomber completes second phase of testing

  Europe, News January 11, 2023 , by IRIA

  Russia’s new and improved Tupolev Tu-160M bomber prototype has successfully completed its second phase of aerial testing. The bomber has now been delivered to the ministry of defense for further trials before it receives a nod of approval for production.
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  China’s new foreign minister visits Africa on his first international trip

  Africa, Asia-Pacific, News January 10, 2023 , by IRIA

  China’s new foreign minister Qin Gang has embarked on his first international trip after taking the office as country’s top diplomat in December 2022. During his trip, Qin Gang would visit five African countries from January 9 to January 16, 2023.
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  NATO declines Serbia’s request to deploy troops in Kosovo

  Europe, News January 10, 2023 , by IRIA

  NATO has declined Serbia’s request to send troops to Kosovo under the KFOR, the NATO-led peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. Serbia had launched a request for deployment after recent clashes between the Serbs and the Kosovo authorities.
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  Republican McCarthy elected as US House Speaker after chaotic voting

  News, US January 9, 2023 , by IRIA

  Republican Kevin McCarthy has been elected as the U.S. House of Representatives Speaker after days of chaotic voting and making major concessions to the right-wing hardliners.
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  US announces $3.75 billion worth largest military package for Ukraine

  Europe, News, US January 9, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States Department of Defense unveiled the country’s largest military aid package for Ukraine, worth $3.75 billion. The package would provide long-term financial support and replenish weapons stockpiles for Ukraine and its neighboring European allies.
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  NATO Military Committee to meet and discuss strategic and security challenges

  Europe, News January 8, 2023 , by IRIA

  The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Military Committee is set to hold an important session on January 18-19, 2023, in Brussels, Belgium to discuss strategic issues, and address security challenges.
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  Comments Off on F-15EX fighter aircraft successfully tests added missile capabilities 0

  F-15EX fighter aircraft successfully tests added missile capabilities

  News, US January 7, 2023 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Air Force carried out added missile capabilities tests for F-15EX fighter jets. The added missile carriage allows gthe jet to carry more air-to-air strike missiles expanding its employment capabilities.

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