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  Comments Off on Western and Middle Eastern foreign ministers convene in Saudi Arabia to discuss Syria’s future 0

  Western and Middle Eastern foreign ministers convene in Saudi Arabia to discuss Syria’s future

  Middle East, News January 13, 2025 , by IRIA

  Foreign ministers and top diplomats from Western and Middle Eastern nations convened in the Saudi capital on January 12, 2025, marking the first significant meeting involving high-level officials since President Bashar Al Assad was ousted from power last month.
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  Pentagon official outlines US strategy to prevail in strategic competition with China

  Asia-Pacific, News, US January 13, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks shared critical insights into how the U.S. can prevail in its strategic competition with China. She outlined "four lessons" that are essential, staying focused on priorities, ensuring effective execution, leveraging U.S. competitive advantages, and carefully managing actions and messaging.
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  Russia delivers two Su-30 fighter jets to Myanmar to complete the order

  Asia-Pacific, News January 12, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Myanmar Air Force took delivery of its final two Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets from Russia, marking the conclusion of a high-profile arms deal signed in 2018. The aircraft was handed over during a ceremonial event at the Meiktila Air Base Aviation School, coinciding with the military’s 77th founding anniversary.
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  Comments Off on US House passes bill to sanction International Criminal Court over arrest warrants of Israeli leaders wanted for war crimes 0

  US House passes bill to sanction International Criminal Court over arrest warrants of Israeli leaders wanted for war crimes

  News, US January 11, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve the "Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act," aimed at sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC). The decision comes in response to the court's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders.
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  US announces additional support for Ukraine as Western leaders attend Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting

  Europe, News, US January 11, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin chaired his last and overall 25th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on January 9, 2025.
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  Lebanon’s army chief elected as president after two years of political deadlock

  Middle East, News January 10, 2025 , by IRIA

  After more than two years of political deadlock, Lebanon’s Parliament elected General Joseph Aoun as the country's new president on January 9, 2025. This marked a significant step toward stability in a nation grappling with economic collapse, the aftermath of a devastating war, and a prolonged political vacuum.
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  Comments Off on German defense firm to provide Ukraine with 180,000 rounds of Gepard anti-aircraft gun munition 0

  German defense firm to provide Ukraine with 180,000 rounds of Gepard anti-aircraft gun munition

  Europe, News January 10, 2025 , by IRIA

  Germany's leading defense manufacturer Rheinmetall received an order from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense to deliver 180,000 rounds of additional 35mm ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun to Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on European leaders react strongly to Trump’s remarks on Greenland and NATO spending 0

  European leaders react strongly to Trump’s remarks on Greenland and NATO spending

  Europe, News, US January 9, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has once again captured global attention with his bold comments on issues ranging from NATO spending to the strategic importance of Greenland. During a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump reiterated acquiring Greenland and the Panama Canal.
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  Comments Off on Romania to strengthen air defense capabilities with nearly $1 billion contract for Patriot systems 0

  Romania to strengthen air defense capabilities with nearly $1 billion contract for Patriot systems

  Europe, News, US January 9, 2025 , by IRIA

  Romania aims to strengthen its air defense capabilities with the acquisition of U.S. Patriot systems. Romania recently awarded a $946 million contract to American defense firm Raytheon, an RTX business, to deliver Patriot air and missile defense systems.
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  Comments Off on Indonesia officially joins BRICS organization as tenth member state 0

  Indonesia officially joins BRICS organization as tenth member state

  Asia-Pacific, News January 8, 2025 , by IRIA

  Indonesia has officially joined the BRICS bloc as the tenth full member state. The announcement was made by Brazil, the current chair of BRICS, on January 7, 2025, and was welcomed by Indonesia the following day.

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