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  Comments Off on Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill at least 35 Palestinians, including women and children 0

  Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill at least 35 Palestinians, including women and children

  Middle East, News April 21, 2025 , by IRIA

  Intense Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 35 Palestinians, including women and children. The Gaza Civil Defense Agency reported that these fatalities occurred in various locations, with a significant incident involving a drone strike in eastern Rafah that killed five civilians.
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  Comments Off on Italian and German shipbuilders sign agreement to build next-generation submarines for Philippines 0

  Italian and German shipbuilders sign agreement to build next-generation submarines for Philippines

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 20, 2025 , by IRIA

  Italy’s largest shipbuilder, Fincantieri, and Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have announced a joint effort to offer the Philippines a next-generation submarine solution as part of its Horizon III military modernization initiative.
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  Comments Off on US airstrikes in Yemen’s Ras Isa oil terminal kill at least 74 people, escalating Red Sea conflict 0

  US airstrikes in Yemen’s Ras Isa oil terminal kill at least 74 people, escalating Red Sea conflict

  Middle East, News, US April 19, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. airstrikes on the Ras Isa oil terminal on Yemen’s western coast killed at least 74 people and injured 171 others, according to Houthi-run health authorities. The terminal, controlled by the Houthi group, was targeted by the U.S. military as part of a broader campaign to disrupt what Washington calls “terrorist revenue streams.”
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  Comments Off on US, European, and Ukrainian officials meet in Paris to discuss Russia-Ukraine ceasefire 0

  US, European, and Ukrainian officials meet in Paris to discuss Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

  Europe, News, US April 19, 2025 , by IRIA

  French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a high-level summit at the Elysee Palace in Paris, to revive momentum toward ending the war in Ukraine. This was the first time top American, Ukrainian, and European officials convened for direct discussions on the resolution of the conflicts since U.S. President Trump took office.
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  Comments Off on British Army uses radio wave weapon to take down drone swarms for first time 0

  British Army uses radio wave weapon to take down drone swarms for first time

  Europe, News April 18, 2025 , by IRIA

  British soldiers successfully used a new radio wave weapon to neutralize drone swarms in a West Wales trial, marking the first military use of the UK’s Radiofrequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW).
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  Comments Off on US approves $825 million Stinger missile sales to Morocco 0

  US approves $825 million Stinger missile sales to Morocco

  Africa, News, US April 18, 2025 , by IRIA

  The United States approved a proposed $825 million sale of advanced FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles and associated defense support to the Kingdom of Morocco.
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  Comments Off on Turkey hosts Black Sea security talks with Ukraine, UK, and France 0

  Turkey hosts Black Sea security talks with Ukraine, UK, and France

  Europe, News April 17, 2025 , by IRIA

  Turkiye has invited high-ranking military representatives from Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and France for a summit regarding a post-ceasefire stability and security of the Black Sea region. Notably, Russian representatives were not present in the talks.
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  Comments Off on US Army awards $162 million contract to BAE Systems for new M777 howitzer structures 0

  US Army awards $162 million contract to BAE Systems for new M777 howitzer structures

  Europe, News, US April 17, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $162 million (£124 million) contract for M777 lightweight howitzer major structures. The initial deliveries of the systems are expected to begin in 2026.
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  Comments Off on China’s Xi visits Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia to promote free trade and regional cooperation 0

  China’s Xi visits Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia to promote free trade and regional cooperation

  Asia-Pacific, News April 16, 2025 , by IRIA

  In a strategic move to bolster China's influence in Southeast Asia amidst escalating trade tensions with the United States, President Xi Jinping has embarked on a diplomatic tour encompassing Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia.
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  Comments Off on NATO to modernize warfighting capabilities with advanced AI-enabled system 0

  NATO to modernize warfighting capabilities with advanced AI-enabled system

  Europe, News April 16, 2025 , by IRIA

  The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has finalized the acquisition of the Palantir Maven Smart System NATO (MSS NATO) from American company Palantir Technologies Inc. The next-generation AI-enabled platform will be integrated into NATO’s Allied Command Operations (ACO).

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