17 November 2023, 08:15
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 17 (IPS) - As one of America’s closest allies, Israel has remained heavily dependent on the US —politically, economically, and militarily—since its creation in 1948.
US arms supplies, mostly provided gratis, are channeled via US Foreign Military Financing (FMF), Military Assistance Program (MAP) and Excess Defense Articles (EDA).
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17 November 2023, 08:15
HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS, Nov 17 (IPS) - The Pacific Games, the most prestigious sporting event in the Pacific Islands region, will open in the Solomon Islands in the southwest Pacific on 19 November. And it is set to shine a spotlight on the energy, hopes and aspirations of youths who comprise the majority of the country’s population.
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17 November 2023, 08:15
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17 November 2023, 08:15
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17 November 2023, 08:15
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17 November 2023, 08:15
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17 November 2023, 08:15
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17 November 2023, 08:15
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17 November 2023, 08:15
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