Year: 2024

US Announces $425M in New Ukraine Security Aid

The United States announced Friday that it will provide an additional $425 million in military aid to Ukraine, a day after Washington said thousands of North Korean troops were ready to enter combat against Kyiv's forces.

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Khamenei Vows Response to Attacks on Iran and Allies

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed on Saturday to retaliate against attacks by Israel and its ally the United States targeting Tehran and groups it supports in the region.

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North Korea Says Will Stand By Russia Until ‘Victory’ in Ukraine

North Korea will stand by Russia until its victory in Ukraine, Pyongyang's foreign minister said in Moscow Friday, as the United States warned thousands of North Korean troops could be sent to combat in the Ukraine conflict in the coming days.

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Israeli Strikes Hurt Iran, Further Escalation Possible: Analysts

While heeding US calls to steer clear of nuclear or oil infrastructure, Israel in its strikes on Iran inflicted severe damage on Iranian air defenses and missile capacities and could yet launch more widescale action against the Islamic republic, analysts say.

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Niger Inks Deal With Russia for Three Satellites

Niger signed a deal Friday with Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of Russia's Roscosmos space agency, to buy three satellites to boost security in the Sahel nation and its neighbours, all battling jihadist attacks.

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Ukraine to Receive Generators, Ammo, Mortar Rounds From Lithuania

Lithuania has begun delivering a new package of military support to Ukraine, including electricity generators, ammunition, and mortar rounds.

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General Dynamics to Develop MEDUSA Mining System for US Navy

General Dynamics to develop the Mining Expendable Delivery Unmanned Submarine Asset (MEDUSA) System for the US Navy's submarine fleet.

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Finland to Procure New Modular Mortar System From Patria

Finland will acquire a new modular mortar system from Patria, which the Finnish company describes as a “mobile version of traditional mortar.”

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Monitor Says Israel Strike on Syria Weapons Depots Kills 10

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 10 people, mostly civilians, were killed in Israeli strikes on Syria's Qusayr region bordering Lebanon.

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North Korea Says Test-Fire ‘Perfected’ New Solid-Fuel ICBM

North Korea's latest weapons test "perfected" its newest and most advanced solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile, state media said.

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