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UK supreme court considering legality of arms sales to Saudi Arabia
CAAT launched a lawsuit against the UK government in 2020, accusing it of contributing to violations of international law throughout Saudi Arabia's war on Yemen
Jan 31, 2023
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US lawmakers propose halting arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Despite promising to make the kingdom a ‘pariah,’ the Biden government has approved billions in weapon sales to Riyadh
Oct 10, 2022
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Sweden lifts arms sales ban on Turkey
Sweden and Finland banned arms sales to Turkey in 2019, following Ankara's invasion of northern Syria
Oct 01, 2022
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UK delays release of information detailing arms sales to Saudi Arabia
The UK has been blamed for employing 'delaying tactics' to withhold documents related to Saudi arms sales, claiming that the release 'may not be in the public’s interest'
Sep 03, 2022
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Washington approves $20bln worth of arms sales in two-week span
On top of runaway weapon sales this year, the US has also funneled tens of billions of dollars into Ukraine to fuel the war against Russia
Aug 12, 2022
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Millions of dollars in arms sales to ISIS originated in Turkey: Report
Several Syrian-born Turkish citizens and members of the Uighur extremist Turkistan Islamic Party have been linked to the scheme
Feb 07, 2022
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UK Court to rule on controversial weapons sales to Saudi Arabia
A landmark case could finally determine the legality of Britain's arms trade to Saudi Arabia, which is fueling the war in Yemen.
Jan 27, 2023
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US, UK arms responsible for civilian deaths in Yemen
Oxfam International suggests that the UK is partially responsible for the continued violence in Yemen, due to its arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Jan 11, 2023
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Washington approves potential $1bn arms deal with Qatar
The deal, to be handled by US weapon makers like Raytheon and Northrop Grumman, also calls for the deployment of troops and private contractors to the Gulf monarchy
Nov 30, 2022
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Ankara top choice as arms provider to Africa: Report
Cheap prices and the lack of political conditions are among the main reasons that Turkish arms sales are appealing to African states
Nov 17, 2022
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Abraham Accords overflowed coffers of Israeli arms dealers: Report
The UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco were the recipients of seven percent of total weapons exports from Israel in 2021
Oct 10, 2022
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US threatens peace in Cyprus by lifting arms embargo
Cyprus fears Turkey might drag it into a conflict if tensions with Greece in the Aegean Sea lead to war
Sep 30, 2022
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US approves $250 million arms sale to Kuwait
In 2022 alone, Kuwait has ordered roughly $2 billion worth of US-made arms and logistical support
Sep 28, 2022
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White House approves potential $5.3bln arms deals with Saudi Arabia and UAE
Despite promises to end support for Riyadh's brutal war on Yemen, Joe Biden has approved several arms deals with the kingdom and is considering lifting a ban on the sale of 'offensive weapons'
Aug 03, 2022
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Turkey arms embargo may end if NATO membership approved: Swedish FM
Ankara has cited Sweden and Finland’s support for the PKK as its reason for blocking their NATO applications
Jun 13, 2022
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Israel’s state-owned arms producer looking to sell weapons to Russia’s neighbors
The revelations come as Tel Aviv's main arms producer posted a record 86 percent increase in net income
May 24, 2022
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UAE and Bahrain make up seven percent of Israel’s record weapons sales in 2021
The revelation comes as several Gulf countries seek further defense cooperation with Tel Aviv, including purchasing Israeli missile defense systems
Apr 16, 2022
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UAE suspends billion-dollar arms deal with US over efforts to restrict Chinese technology
UAE suspends billion-dollar deal with US days after it signed a similar deal with France
Dec 15, 2021
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US senate green lights large Saudi arms deal
The sale comes a day after Saudi Arabia pleaded for the refuelling of its air-to-air missile supplies
Dec 08, 2021
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Biden administration preparing $20bn F-16 deal with Turkiye
The Biden administration can go ahead with a formal notification of the deal, following the informal review
Jan 14, 2023
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UK, Saudi Arabia in talks for joint solar power projects
London is looking to bolster cooperation in the field of green energy with Riyadh after years of selling the kingdom weapons used to kill civilians in Yemen
Jan 13, 2023
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Turkiye’s Baykar launches new jet-powered drone
Turkiye continues to cement its reputation as a top manufacturer of sophisticated combat drones
Dec 15, 2022
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UAE lobby registered over 10,000 ‘political activities’ in Washington within two years
The main goals of UAE-contracted lobbyists have been to secure major arms deals with the US and portray Abu Dhabi as a 'humanitarian actor' in war-torn Yemen
Dec 06, 2022
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Pentagon fails to pass new financial audit, unable to account for over $2 trillion in assets
As Washington's yearly defense budget hurtles towards the $1 trillion mark, the DoD continues to operate with little to no oversight of its spending practices
Nov 23, 2022
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The BBC’s abysmal coverage of Qatar’s World Cup
The British state-owned broadcaster’s refusal to show Qatar’s Opening Ceremony reeks of hypocrisy
Nov 21, 2022
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US central command chief in Israel to advance anti-Iran strategy
On the same day, Kurilla blamed Iran for the drone attack on the Liberian-flagged oil tanker off the coast of Oman
Nov 16, 2022
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Turkey in Yemen: An evolving foreign policy
Throughout the eight years of war in Yemen, Ankara has seen its policies towards the country shift several times due to Turkey’s own changing political and economic situation.
Nov 07, 2022
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Sweden reaffirms decision to distance itself from Kurdish militants
Turkey has rejected Sweden and Finland's request to join NATO over their alleged ties to the PKK and YPG militant groups
Nov 06, 2022
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NATO demands Turkey unblock accession of Sweden, Finland
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on 4 November for further talks
Nov 04, 2022
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War of words escalates as Washington says Riyadh ‘coerced’ Gulf nations to cut oil production
Despite the recent US posturing, officials in Washington say the White House has no plans to cut military cooperation with Saudi Arabia, fearing this would foster its bonds with Russia and China
Oct 14, 2022
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