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South Korean President Yoon lifts martial law amid protests, lawmakers reject military rule
US announces $725 million security assistance package for Ukraine amid escalating tensions
German Chancellor Scholz pledges $680 million in aid for Ukraine during his trip to Kyiv
Biden visits Africa for the first time during his presidency to counter China’s regional influence
Russia and Syrian regime conduct airstrikes in Idlib and Aleppo after armed rebel group resurgence
UK demonstrates new type of extra-large autonomous submarine Herne
US approves $385 million arms sale to Taiwan amid rising tensions with China
Iran to amplify uranium enrichment by installing over 6000 additional centrifuges: IAEA reports
Netherlands signs $1.1 billion deal with Norway’s Kongsberg to buy air defense systems
US and China swap three prisoners each after months of diplomatic efforts

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South Korean President Yoon lifts martial law amid protests, lawmakers reject military rule
Asia-Pacific, News December 4, 2024 , by IRIA
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted the martial law he imposed hours ago after a tense night of political drama in which troops surrounded parliament and lawmakers voted to reject military rule.
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US announces $725 million security assistance package for Ukraine amid escalating tensions
Europe, News, US December 4, 2024 , by IRIA
The Biden Administration has announced a significant security assistance package for Ukraine valued at $725 million. This marks the 71st tranche of aid drawn from the U.S. defense inventories since August 2021.
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German Chancellor Scholz pledges $680 million in aid for Ukraine during his trip to Kyiv
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News December 3, 2024 , by IRIA
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Ukraine for the first time in more than two and a half years on December 2, 2024. Scholz unveiled a substantial $680 million military aid package for Ukraine.
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Biden visits Africa for the first time during his presidency to counter China’s regional influence
Africa, News, US December 3, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. President Biden started his first-ever visit to sub-Saharan Africa, fulfilling a long-promised commitment to strengthen ties with the continent. Central to his agenda is showcasing the Lobito Corridor railway project to reshape the U.S. approach to Africa’s critical mineral sector and countering China’s growing influence.
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Russia and Syrian regime conduct airstrikes in Idlib and Aleppo after armed rebel group resurgence
Middle East, News December 2, 2024 , by IRIA
Russian and Syrian warplanes launched airstrikes on Idlib and Aleppo for the first time since 2016. The resurgence of violence follows a surprise offensive by rebel factions that seized significant portions of the city.
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UK demonstrates new type of extra-large autonomous submarine Herne
Europe, News December 2, 2024 , by IRIA
UK engineers demonstrated a new type of autonomous submarine, the Herne Extra-Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV). BAE Systems' latest innovation is designed for underwater defense and surveillance, offering militaries with advanced capability to monitor and protect seabed infrastructure.
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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 a series of U.S. arms deals with Taiwan, as a part of Washington’s commitment to bolstering Taiwan’s defense against China’s growing military pressure.
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Iran to amplify uranium enrichment by installing over 6000 additional centrifuges: IAEA reports
Middle East, News November 30, 2024 , by IRIA
The IAEA report claims that Iran intends to install over 6,000 additional uranium-enriching centrifuges at its enrichment plants and activate more existing centrifuges. The development has intensified the already heightened tensions between Iran and Western powers over Tehran’s nuclear activities.
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Netherlands signs $1.1 billion deal with Norway’s Kongsberg to buy air defense systems
Europe, News November 30, 2024 , by IRIA
The Netherlands has signed a $1.1 billion contract with Norway's Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace to acquire the NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) and the newly developed NOMADS (National Maneuver Air Defense System).
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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 exchange for Chinese citizens held in U.S. custody. This prisoner exchange between Washington and Beijing took place after months of diplomatic engagement.

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