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  Indonesia earthquake kills 268 as search for survivors continues

  Asia-Pacific November 22, 2022 , by IRIA

  A powerful earthquake struck Indonesia’s main island of Java, killing at least 268 people, many of them children, and injuring hundreds more. Hospitals were overwhelmed and the death toll was expected to rise further as search for survivors continue.
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  Poland to reinforce its missile defense with Germany’s Patriot missiles

  Europe, News November 22, 2022 , by IRIA

  Poland announced its plans to reinforce its missile defense capabilities to protect the country from missiles of neighboring warring states of Russia and Ukraine.
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  China, US defense leaders to meet in Cambodia

  News November 21, 2022 , by IRIA

  The U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs are set to arrive in Cambodia next week to attend the meeting of the Southeast Asian defense ministers. A possible bilateral meeting between the two defense chiefs of rival powers is also expected at the sidelines of the forum.
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  US approves $700 million arms sale for Switzerland, Belgium, and Lithuania

  Europe, News, US November 21, 2022 , by IRIA

  U.S. State Department approved a $700 million arms sale for the European countries of Belgium, Switzerland, and Lithuania. The deal has been approved under foreign military sales.
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  World leaders gather in Bangkok for APEC summit 2022

  Asia-Pacific, News, US November 20, 2022 , by IRIA

  Leaders from the Pacific Rim nations gathered in Bangkok, Thailand, to participate in the leaders’ meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit 2022 on November 19.
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  North Korea tests intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching US mainland

  Asia-Pacific, News November 19, 2022 , by IRIA

  North Korea launched a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on November 18, 2022, capable of reaching the United States mainland. The missile is also capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
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  NATO Military Committee chief visits Canada to discuss Euro-Atlantic security

  Americas, News November 19, 2022 , by IRIA

  The Chair of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Rob Bauer is visiting Canada from November 16 to 20 to meet top military leadership, observe training exercises, and discuss Euro-Atlantic security.
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  NASA comes a step closer to putting astronauts back on moon after successful launch of Artemis 1

  News, US November 18, 2022 , by IRIA

  After delays, overrun costs, and several trips between the hangar and the launch pad, NASA’s Artemis 1 moon rocket finally flew off on November 16, 2022. The launch faced almost three months of delay due to fuel leakage and other technical difficulties.
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  Norway selects US next-generation TPY-4 air surveillance radar

  News, US November 18, 2022 , by IRIA

  Royal Norwegian Air Force selected U.S.-made TPY-4 next-generation ground-based air surveillance radar to enhance defense and long-range surveillance capability.
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  Major highlights and key takeaways from the G20 Summit 2022

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US November 17, 2022 , by IRIA

  Leaders and representatives from the Group of 20 (G20) wealthiest nations arrived in Bali, Indonesia, to participate in the G20 Leaders’ Summit 2022. The two-day-long event was held on November 15-16, 2022, and ended without an overall joint declaration.

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