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Iran activates air defence over several cities: State media
Iranian state media reports that air defence systems have been activated over several cities after explosions were heard near the central city of Isfahan. “Iran’s air defence has been activated in the skies of several provinces of the country,” the official IRNA news agency said. The cause of the explosions heard in Isfahan remains unknown, according to Iranian media, though ABC News earlier reported a…
Israel's air defence system has not faced attack of this magnitude before
Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Israel have all temporarily closed their airspace. This comes after earlier reports of interference with the GPS navigation system. Sean Bell, a Military analyst and a retired Air Vice Marshal, joins Live from Birmingham in the UK. Meanwhile, Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands joins live from Occupied East Jerusalem. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on…
Israeli defence minister: troops to see Gaza 'from inside' soon
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube For more on this: https://sc.mp/izg6 Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has suggested that an anticipated land offensive in Gaza targeting Hamas militants is about to begin. Addressing infantry troops gathering at the Israel-Gaza border on October 19, 2023, he said Israeli soldiers may soon see the Palestinian enclave “from inside”. Following the minister’s statement, Israeli Prime…
Ukraine dismisses defence minister – BBC News
Ukraine’s Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov has been dismissed from his post, with President Volodymyr Zelensky saying it is time for “new approaches” in the defence ministry. The 57-year-old had led the ministry since before the start of Russia’s invasion, and Ukrainian media has speculated that he will become Kyiv’s new ambassador in London, where he has developed good relations with senior politicians. But his dismissal…
Niger political crisis: ECOWAS defence chiefs to discuss military intervention
Defence chiefs from west African bloc ECOWAS meeting in Ghana to discuss military intervention. Western powers and African nations have called for OUSTED President Mohamed Bazoum to be reinstated. Junta says it has enough evidence to prosecute deposed president for high treason. West African bloc ECOWAS has condemned attempts by Niger junta to prosecute President Bazoum. Military leaders have rejected diplomatic efforts by ECOWAS, AU…
Turkish defence expo: Contractors promote their products in Istanbul
Turkey’s government is aiming to export more than $6bn of defence equipment this year, about $2bn more than in 2022. Its domestically made drones, which are used by the Ukrainian military, are top of the list for a growing number of countries looking to bolster their defence and security sectors. They’re among the latest equipment and technologies on show at the International Defence Industry Fair…
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Ahead of the US$32 million sale of a Gustav Klimt portrait unseen for 100 years, a claimant to its ownership, reportedly a potential heir to the legal successor of its [...]
After meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid "any miscalculations." [...]
