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Azerbaijan Airlines crash: Initial investigations suggest possible Russian air defense involvement
Europe, News December 27, 2024 , by IRIA
The tragic crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, on December
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China and Japan agree to hold high-level security talks following Iwaya’s visit to Beijing
Asia-Pacific, News December 26, 2024 , by IRIA
China and Japan have agreed to deepen ties and hold high-level talks, including a security dialogue in
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India orders 12 locally manufactured Su-30MKI fighter jets for $1.5 billion
Asia-Pacific, News December 17, 2024 , by IRIA
India’s Ministry of Defense signed a $1.5 billion contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
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Han Duck Soo becomes South Korea’s acting president after Yoon’s impeachment
Asia-Pacific, News December 16, 2024 , by IRIA
Prime Minister Han Duck Soo became South Korea’s acting president following Yoon's impeachment. South
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US Defense Secretary visits Japan to discuss regional security issues and suspension of Osprey flights
Asia-Pacific, News, US December 12, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Japanese officials during his trip to Tokyo. Austin is visiting
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South Korean Navy commissions its first next-generation Aegis destroyer
Asia-Pacific, News December 11, 2024 , by IRIA
South Korea's Navy completed the commission of ROKS Jeongjo the Great, the first ship in a new class
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US approves $385 million arms sale to Taiwan amid rising tensions with China
Asia-Pacific, News, US December 1, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States approved a $385 million arms package for Taiwan on November 29, 2024. This move follows
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US and China swap three prisoners each after months of diplomatic efforts
Asia-Pacific, News, US November 29, 2024 , by IRIA
In a high-profile diplomatic breakthrough, three Americans detained were freed from Chinese prisons in
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Massacre in Pakistan’s North Western province: More than 80 killed in three days of sectarian violence
Asia-Pacific, News November 26, 2024 , by IRIA
Three days of brutal sectarian violence in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have killed at least
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US and Fiji deepen defense ties, sign military agreement amid strategic power struggle in the Pacific
Asia-Pacific, News, US November 25, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. and Fiji have commenced negotiations on a key defense agreement to boost military engagement