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Int'l defense exhibition opens in UAE

Abu Dhabi, Feb. 18 (UNI) The 2025 International Defense Exhibition and Conference, alongside the Naval Defense and Maritime Security Exhibition, opened here on Monday in the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The event attracted 1,565 defense companies from 65 countries to showcase the latest defense technologies and solutions aimed at promoting international peace and security.
This year's exhibition space has expanded by 10 percent, drawing seven new countries and 731 new companies.
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Putin-Trump talks gives Hope for Future: Australian Activist Helen

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United Nations, Mar 20 (UNI) Australian activist and member of the Global Peace movement Helen Caldicott expressed hope in a comment to RIA Novosti that the telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump will lead to the establishment of a lasting peace.

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Air Defence shoots down 132 drones over Russian Territory in last 24 hrs: Defence Ministry

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Moscow, Mar 20 (UNI) Russian air defence systems destroyed 132 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory over the past night, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Thursday.

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Singapore to disburse retirement boost to over 570,000 citizens

Singapore to disburse retirement boost to over 570,000 citizens

20 Mar 2025 | 9:39 AM

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Germany delivers 32 trucks to support aid convoy for Gaza

20 Mar 2025 | 9:38 AM

Amman, Mar 20 (UNI) Germany on Wednesday delivered 32 trucks to the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO) to join its convoy for aid delivery to Gaza.

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