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  Comments Off on Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen reaffirms Greenland’s right to choose its future in call with Trump 0

  Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen reaffirms Greenland’s right to choose its future in call with Trump

  Europe, News, US January 18, 2025 , by IRIA

  Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has firmly reiterated Greenland’s right to self-determination during a call with U.S. President-elect Trump. Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, has been at the center of geopolitical discourse following Trump’s controversial statements and subsequent actions.
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  Comments Off on NATO Chiefs of Defense discuss military strategy, vow to continue support for Ukraine 0

  NATO Chiefs of Defense discuss military strategy, vow to continue support for Ukraine

  Europe, News January 18, 2025 , by IRIA

  NATO Military Committee Chiefs of Defense and military counterparts met at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels for a two-day session on January 15-16, 2025. The meeting focused on bolstering NATO’s deterrence and defense posture and enhancing global military partnerships.
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  3 Comments on Israel and Hamas reach fragile ceasefire agreement after months of negotiations 0

  Israel and Hamas reach fragile ceasefire agreement after months of negotiations

  Middle East, News January 17, 2025 , by IRIA

  A landmark ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was announced on January 16, 2025, bringing hope to millions after 15 months of relentless conflict that has devastated Gaza, displaced countless Palestinians, and led to tens of thousands of deaths.
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  Comments Off on US Navy awards $85 million contract for next-generation Network Tactical Common Data Link systems 0

  US Navy awards $85 million contract for next-generation Network Tactical Common Data Link systems

  News, US January 17, 2025 , by IRIA

  The United States Navy awarded BAE Systems an $85 million production contract to deliver additional Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) systems, enhancing situational awareness and providing a tactical battlefield advantage for the Navy.
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  Comments Off on South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested over martial law declaration 0

  South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested over martial law declaration

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

  South Korean authorities arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on January 15, 2025, over insurrection allegations. The dramatic turn of events followed weeks of political tension and culminated in a large-scale operation involving more than 1,000 officers to execute the arrest warrant.
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  Comments Off on Abu Dhabi shipbuilder launches Falaj 3 class vessel to strengthen UAE naval force 0

  Abu Dhabi shipbuilder launches Falaj 3 class vessel to strengthen UAE naval force

  Middle East, News January 16, 2025 , by IRIA

  Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), a leading entity under the UAE’s EDGE Group, launched the first of four Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) under the Falaj 3 class program during a ceremony held at the ADSB shipyard.
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  Comments Off on Russia and Vietnam sign nuclear energy pact to strengthen cooperation 0

  Russia and Vietnam sign nuclear energy pact to strengthen cooperation

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News January 15, 2025 , by IRIA

  Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and high-level Vietnamese officials signed a nuclear energy cooperation agreement on January 14, 2024. The accord was formalized during Mishustin's two-day visit to the Southeast Asian nation, highlighting both countries’ shared interest in revitalizing Vietnam's long-stalled nuclear energy ambitions.
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  Comments Off on Iran and European powers hold talks on nuclear program amid rising tensions 0

  Iran and European powers hold talks on nuclear program amid rising tensions

  Europe, Middle East, News January 15, 2025 , by IRIA

  Iran and European powers held "frank and constructive" talks on January 13, 2025, in Geneva. The discussions, which included representatives from Iran and the European trio of Britain, France, and Germany, come only a week before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump assumes office.
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  Comments Off on 300 North Korean soldiers killed, 2700 injured in Kursk region, South Korean intelligence reports 0

  300 North Korean soldiers killed, 2700 injured in Kursk region, South Korean intelligence reports

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News January 14, 2025 , by IRIA

  South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) has reported that approximately 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and another 2,700 injured while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on Indonesia to buy BrahMos missiles from India in $450 million deal 0

  Indonesia to buy BrahMos missiles from India in $450 million deal

  Asia-Pacific, News January 14, 2025 , by IRIA

  Indonesia has formally initiated the purchase of Brahmos cruise missiles from India, according to Indian media. The Indian embassy in Jakarta has received a letter from the Indonesian Ministry of Defense regarding the potential purchase of $450 million.

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