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  North Korea aims to have the world’s strongest nuclear force: Kim Jong Un

  Asia-Pacific, News November 29, 2022 , by IRIA

  North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jung Un said that his country aims to become the world’s strongest nuclear force. His statement came on November 27, 2022, during a ceremony where he promoted dozens of North Korean military officers who were involved in the launch of a new ballistic missile.
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  Argentina eyes purchasing F-16 from US to upgrade fighter jet fleet

  Americas, News, US November 28, 2022 , by IRIA

  After evaluating several different options to improve the combat capability of the Argentinian Air Force, Argentina is considering purchasing the U.S.-made F-16 jets to upgrade its fighter jet fleet.
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  Riots in Brussels after Morocco’s football team defeats Belgium in world cup match

  Africa, Europe, News November 28, 2022 , by IRIA

  Riots broke out in the Belgian capital including several other cities after Morocco’s 2-0 upset win over Belgium at the World Cup on November 27, 2022.
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  At least three killed, 13 injured in two school shootings in Brazil

  Americas, News November 27, 2022 , by IRIA

  At least three people have been killed and 13 wounded after a 16-year-old gunman stormed two schools in the town of Aracruz in southeastern Brazil at 10 AM (local time) on Friday.
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  Turkiye launches PNS Khaibar corvette for Pakistan Navy under MILGEM Project

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News November 27, 2022 , by IRIA

  President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan along with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the launching ceremony for the PNS Khaibar corvette on November 25, 2022. PNS Khaibar is being built at the Istanbul Naval Shipyard under the MILGEM project.
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  Azerbaijan cancels peace talks with Armenia over France’s involvement

  Europe, News November 26, 2022 , by IRIA

  Baku has called off the upcoming meeting with Yerevan over its insistence on involving the French President in peace talks. The meeting between the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan was set to take place in Brussels on December 7, 2022.
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  UK warships to be equipped with Norwegian precision strike missiles

  Europe, News November 26, 2022 , by IRIA

  Britain’s Royal Navy is all set to replace its old Harpoon missiles with new long-range precision strike missiles, made by the Norwegian Kongsberg Defence company.
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  Russia, Ukraine exchange 100 prisoners of war in second swap this week

  Europe, News November 25, 2022 , by IRIA

  Russia and Ukraine exchanged about 50 prisoners of war from each side on November 24, in the second swap this week, according to Moscow and Kyiv sources.
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  Anwar Ibrahim takes charge as Malaysia’s new Prime Minister ending post-election deadlock

  Asia-Pacific, News November 25, 2022 , by IRIA

  Malaysia’s 75-year-old politician and veteran opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim, became the country’s new prime minister after the inconclusive general elections on November 20, 2022.
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  CSTO appoints new Secretary General at the annual summit in Armenia

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News November 24, 2022 , by IRIA

  Kazakhstan’s Imangali Tasmagambetov has been announced as the Secretary-General for the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) military alliance. He will begin his three-year term on January 1, 2023.

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