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  Comments Off on US approves sale of 40 Black Hawk helicopters to Australia 0

  US approves sale of 40 Black Hawk helicopters to Australia

  Asia-Pacific, News, US August 30, 2022 , by IRIA

  The Australian Defense Force’s request to buy $1.94 billion worth of 40 U.S.-made Black Hawk helicopters got approval from the U.S. State Department. Australia plans to replace its aging fleet of MRH90 Taipan utility helicopters with UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters
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  Comments Off on 32 dead in Libya after two rival militias clash in Tripoli 0

  32 dead in Libya after two rival militias clash in Tripoli

  Africa, Middle East, News August 29, 2022 , by IRIA

  At least 32 people died and more than 159 people were reported injured in Libya as the violent clashes between two armed rival groups escalated in the country's capital Tripoli
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  Comments Off on US to enhance its B-2 bomber’s long-range stealth missile capabilities 0

  US to enhance its B-2 bomber’s long-range stealth missile capabilities

  News, US August 29, 2022 , by IRIA

  U.S. Air Force is set to enhance its B-2 Spirit Stealth bomber fleet's capability, including its first long-range stealth missile
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  Comments Off on US to appoint Ambassador in the Arctic to counter Russia and China 0

  US to appoint Ambassador in the Arctic to counter Russia and China

  Americas, News August 28, 2022 , by IRIA

  The United States has announced establishing an Ambassador-at-large for the Arctic to advance U.S. policy in the region and engage with counterparts in the Arctic and non-Arctic nations
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  Comments Off on Russia is burning $10 million worth of gas every day instead of selling it to Europe 0

  Russia is burning $10 million worth of gas every day instead of selling it to Europe

  Europe, News August 27, 2022 , by IRIA

  Russia is wasting large volumes of gas instead of selling it to Europe which is facing a severe energy crisis. Russian plants are burning $10 million worth of gas every day
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  Comments Off on Slovakia to arm Ukraine with 30 combat vehicles in exchange for 15 German tanks 0

  Slovakia to arm Ukraine with 30 combat vehicles in exchange for 15 German tanks

  Europe, News August 27, 2022 , by IRIA

  Slovakia would deliver Ukraine 30 BVP-1 tracked infantry fighting vehicles to fight Russian troops, in exchange for 15 German Leopard 2 tanks, Slovak Defense Minister Jaroslav Nad announced
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  Comments Off on US RQ-4 RangeHawk aircraft to support Department of Defense SkyRange mission 0

  US RQ-4 RangeHawk aircraft to support Department of Defense SkyRange mission

  News, US August 26, 2022 , by IRIA

  U.S. RQ-4 RangeHawk aircraft to support the Department of Defense SkyRange program for hypersonic missile flight tests from the Grand Sky facility in North Dakota
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  Comments Off on China waives 23 interest-free loans for 17 African countries 0

  China waives 23 interest-free loans for 17 African countries

  Africa, Asia-Pacific, News August 26, 2022 , by IRIA

  China, Africa’s largest bilateral lender, waived 23 interest-free loans owed by 17 different African countries. The loans had matured in 2021 as many countries were unable to pay
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  Comments Off on Turkey delivers 50 units of mine-resistant armored vehicles to Ukraine 0

  Turkey delivers 50 units of mine-resistant armored vehicles to Ukraine

  Europe, Middle East, News August 25, 2022 , by IRIA

  The Turkish government has delivered 50 units of Kirpi mine-resistant and ambush-protected armored vehicles to the Ukrainian military
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  Thailand Prime Minister suspended after court orders

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

  Thailand’s Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha from office on August 24, after accepting a petition against his term in office

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