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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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  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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  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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  Russian Navy fires supersonic missiles in the Sea of Japan

  Europe, News March 28, 2023 , by IRIA

  Russian Navy test-fired supersonic anti-ship missiles at mock targets in the Sea of Japan on March 28, 2023. Russia’s Defense Ministry said that the test took place in the Great Bay in the Sea of Japan, but it did not give more precise coordinates.
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  Scotland’s ruling party chooses Humza Yousaf as the country’s next leader

  Europe, News March 28, 2023 , by IRIA

  The 37-year-old son of a South Asian immigrant, Hamza Yusuf, is set to become Scotland’s next first minister. Scotland’s governing, Scottish National Party, elected Yousaf as its new leader on March 27, 2023.
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  US Vice President arrives in Africa on weeklong trip to boost ties

  Africa, News, US March 27, 2023 , by IRIA

  United States Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Ghana on March 26, 2023, as she began her week-long trip to African countries seeking better ties amid Russia and China’s increasing influence in the region.
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  Russia to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus

  Europe, News March 27, 2023 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin has unveiled plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in the neighboring ally country of Belarus. Moscow’s latest announcement is being perceived as another nuclear threat by the NATO allies.
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  Comments Off on Nordic countries to create joint air defense against the Russian threat 0

  Nordic countries to create joint air defense against the Russian threat

  Europe, News March 26, 2023 , by IRIA

  Air Force chiefs from Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark signed a joint letter of intent on March 25, 2023, to create a unified air defense alliance to better cope with the emanating aerial threat from Russia.

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