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Israel intercepts Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla in international waters near Greece, detains activists
Pentagon signs deals with seven AI companies for classified military systems
Romania signs agreement with US to access American counter-drone marketplace
Trump slams German Chancellor Merz as US-Europe tensions grow over Iran war
Iran war has cost the US $25 billion, Pentagon says, as conflict nears 60 days
Australia expands long-range strike capability with $1.64 billion HIMARS and Bushmaster deal
Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss impact of US-Iran war, push for unified position
German Army awards Rheinmetall $1.2 billion contract for advanced Infantry Soldier kits
Global military spending hits record high at $2.9 trillion in 2025 as Europe and Asia drive growth
Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi meets Putin in Russia as US-Iran negotiations stall

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Twin explosions in Somalian capital kills at least 100 people
Africa, News October 31, 2022 , by IRIA
A twin car bomb in the Somalian capital city of Mogadishu on October 30, 2022, killed at least 100 people while leaving more than 300 injured.
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China’s foreign minister meets with newly appointed US ambassador to China
Asia-Pacific, News, US October 31, 2022 , by IRIA
China’s State Consular, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns.
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At least 150 dead in stampede during Halloween party in Seoul
Asia-Pacific, News October 30, 2022 , by IRIA
At least 150 people, mostly teenagers and young adults, were killed, while more than 160 people were severely injured as an overcrowded Halloween party turned into a stampede in the South Korean capital Seoul.
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Russia reports drone attacks on its Black Sea fleet in Sevastopol
Europe, News October 30, 2022 , by IRIA
The Russian navy has reported that Ukraine has carried out a massive drone attack on Sevastopol, home to its Black Sea fleet, damaging one of its warships.
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North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan
Asia-Pacific, News October 29, 2022 , by IRIA
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on October 28, 2022. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff and national media outlets confirmed the incident.
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Niger and Chad to receive Turkish-made Hurkus-C light trainer and combat aircraft
Africa, Middle East, News October 29, 2022 , by IRIA
The Turkish Aerospace Industry (TAI) has signed a contract to deliver two Hurkus-C trainer and combat aircraft to Niger while Chad would receive three units in near future.
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US launches hypersonic missile as Russia tests its nuclear weapons
Europe, News, US October 28, 2022 , by IRIA
The U.S. military launched a hypersonic missile on October 26, from the coast of Virginia. The test came on the same day as Russia conducted its first nuclear drills since the invasion of Ukraine.g
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US Aircraft Carrier leading Neptune Strike exercise to strengthen NATO defense
Europe, News, US October 28, 2022 , by IRIA
U.S. aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush is leading Neptune Strike 2022 Exercise to enhance NATO Alliance readiness to deter and defend across the Euro-Atlantic area.
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ISIS gunmen kill at least 15 people at a Shiite holy site in Iran
Middle East, News October 27, 2022 , by IRIA
Gunmen attacked a major Shiite holy site in the Iranian city of Shiraz on October 26, 2022, killing at least 15 people, including two children, while injuring dozens. The militant group Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Turkey, Pakistan, Azerbaijan increase cooperation on Akinci drone program
Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, News October 27, 2022 , by IRIA
A batch of Turkish, Azerbaijani, and Pakistani drone operators graduated on October 23, after completing the Bayraktar Akinci drone training program. Turkish drone and defense manufacturer, Baykar Technologies, oversaw the training.

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