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German Chancellor Merz makes surprise visit to Kyiv, pledges further support for Ukraine
Europe, News October 5, 2026 , by IRIA
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on October 4, 2026, accompanied by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and representatives of German defense and energy companies, as Germany announced a new package of military and energy support for Ukraine.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz can open within seven days if US accepts proposal
Middle East, News, US October 5, 2026 , by IRIA
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen within seven days if the United States accepts Tehran’s proposal to resolve the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
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G7 countries agree to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel amid rising prices and US pressure
Europe, News, US October 4, 2026 , by IRIA
The G7 countries have agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel from emergency reserves over four months to ease tight energy supplies and rising fuel prices. The coordinated release, which will begin immediately, includes a substantial amount of diesel within the first 20 days.
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Taiwan receives first two of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets from US
Asia-Pacific, News, US October 3, 2026 , by IRIA
Taiwan received the first two of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets from the United States on October 2, 2026, beginning deliveries under an $8 billion deal approved in 2019 after several months of delays.
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Sweden deploys Gripen fighter jets over Poland to strengthen NATO air defense
Europe, News October 3, 2026 , by IRIA
Sweden deploys JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to support a NATO air defense mission over Poland starting this month, helping protect Polish airspace and a key logistics hub used to support military and civilian assistance to Ukraine.
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US completes military withdrawal from Iraq after 12-year anti-ISIS mission
Middle East, News, US October 2, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has completed the withdrawal of all American troops and equipment from Iraq, ending a 12-year military mission against the Islamic State group and opening a new phase in the security relationship between Washington and Baghdad.
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Pentagon awards $5.1 billion contract for overhaul of USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier
News, US October 2, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of War has awarded Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) a $5.1 billion contract to carry out the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, preparing the ship for the second half of its service life.
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Spain and France welcome possible UK return to EU, urge stronger trade defences against China
Europe, News October 1, 2026 , by IRIA
French President Emmanuel Macron and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that they would welcome the possibility of Britain rejoining the European Union and called for greater European unity in responding to Chinese competition on September 30, 2026.
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US awards more than $20 billion contract to Boeing for sixth-generation F/A-XX fighter
News, US October 1, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of War has awarded Boeing a contract worth more than $20 billion for the full-scale development of the U.S. Navy’s sixth-generation F/A-XX strike fighter, marking a major step toward replacing the Navy’s aging F/A-18E/F Super Hornets.
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Saudi Foreign Minister meets US Secretary of State Rubio amid rising Houthi tensions
Middle East, News, US September 30, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held talks in Washington on regional security, including the situation in Yemen and the security of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandeb.