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Missile launcher a game-changer

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 10/05/2023 - 10:26
After waiting years for a glimpse of Army's newest air-defence system, 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, gunners got their first look at the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) during a trial and certification activity last month near Jervis Bay.
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Iran: Over 200 executed since January; Türk calls for end to death penalty

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 10/05/2023 - 10:26
The "frightening" number of executions carried out this year in Iran prompted the UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Tuesday, to call on the country's authorities to abolish the death penalty or halt all executions.
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Violence in Myanmar Likely to Top ASEAN Summit Agenda

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 10/05/2023 - 10:26
Unrest in Myanmar is likely to dominate the agenda at the upcoming summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia.
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Myanmar crisis expected to dominate ASEAN summit amid escalating violence

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 10/05/2023 - 10:26
As Southeast Asian leaders gather at a scenic spot in Indonesia this week, they face a daunting challenge to resolve the crisis in Myanmar, where a military coup has unleashed a brutal crackdown on pro-democracy protesters and ethnic minorities.
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Satellite merger approved after in-depth CMA probe

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 10/05/2023 - 10:26
Following a provisional clearance in March, the CMA is now allowing the proposed merger of Viasat and Inmarsat to go ahead.
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Saudi Arabia, Syria announce decision to resume diplomatic ties

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 10/05/2023 - 10:26
Saudi Arabia and Syria have announced separate decisions to resume their diplomatic relations, more than a decade after Riyadh cut the ties and began throwing support behind anti-Damascus terrorist outfits.
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Death Toll from Sudan War Rises to More than 600

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 10/05/2023 - 10:26
The World Health Organization says the death toll from nearly one month of brutal fighting in Sudan is now over 600.
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China concerned with EU's "de-risking" allegations: FM

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 10/05/2023 - 10:26
China commends the announcement by Germany and the European Union (EU) of not seeking to decouple from China, but is also concerned about the allegations by the EU regarding "de-risking," visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang said here on Tuesday.
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Chinese FM meets German counterpart, vows to inject momentum for world peace, prosperity

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 10/05/2023 - 10:26
China and Germany should stick to the right path and jointly oppose a "new Cold War" as well as "decoupling and disruption" to inject confidence and momentum for world peace and prosperity, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang said during talks with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in Berlin on Tuesday.
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China urges Canada to stop its erroneous action: spokesperson

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 10/05/2023 - 10:26
China urges Canada to stop its ill-founded and erroneous action which has seriously harmed the lawful rights and interests of Chinese diplomatic and consular personnel, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.
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Japan's Patriot missile deployment on Miyako Island slammed as further attempt to interfere in Taiwan question

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 10/05/2023 - 10:26
Japan announced on Monday that it has deployed Patriot missiles on Miyako Island, a strategically important node on the "first island chain" close to the island of Taiwan. This move, as Chinese experts said on Tuesday, is yet another Japanese attempt to interfere in the Taiwan question.
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Russia celebrates Victory Day amid prolonged battle with Ukraine

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 10/05/2023 - 10:26
Russia celebrated the 78th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II with an annual military parade at the Red Square on Tuesday, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Ukraine's capital Kiev on the same day to mark Europe Day as the bloc is mulling 11th round of sanctions against Russia for the conflict with
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Saudi Arabia Resumes Work of Its Diplomatic Mission in Syria

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 10/05/2023 - 10:26
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement, which reads as follows:
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Afghan Taliban won't allow terror groups to harm regional security: joint statement

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 10/05/2023 - 10:26
China, Afghanistan and Pakistan have stressed on the need of not allowing any individual, group or party, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM), to use their territories to harm and threaten regional security and interests, or conduct terrorist actions and activities,the three countries emphasized in a joint statement. The Chinese Foreign Ministry released the joint statement on Tuesday.
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Fighting in Sudan affects relationship with South Sudan: UN envoy

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 10/05/2023 - 10:26
The fighting in Sudan, while having a devastating impact on the Sudanese population, is also profoundly affecting the bilateral relationship between the country and South Sudan, a United Nations envoy said on Tuesday.
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Israel evacuates communities, bracing for possible Gazan retaliation

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 10/05/2023 - 10:26
Israel was on high alert on Tuesday as it prepared for retaliatory rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip after a series of Israeli airstrikes killed militants and civilians in the coastal Palestinian enclave.
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'Do or Die' for Democracy in Thailand's Crunch Election

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 10/05/2023 - 10:26
Thais go to the polls May 14 in an election pro-democracy parties say is critical for resetting the kingdom's politics nearly a decade after the military and its establishment supporters seized power in a coup.
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US, IVORIAN ARMIES HOST AFRICAN LAND FORCES SUMMIT IN ABIDJAN

Globalsecurity.org - Wed, 10/05/2023 - 10:26
Senior military leaders from African nations, as well as the U.S. and some European nations, meet to build relationships, exchange information on current topics of mutual interest and encourage cooperation in addressing challenges, May 8-12 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire during the African Land Forces Summit.
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