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India and Europe make landmark trade and security deals as EU leaders visit New Delhi
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News January 27, 2026 , by IRIA
India and the European Union unveiled a series of major agreements at the 16th EU-India Summit in New Delhi, including the conclusion of negotiations on a long-awaited free trade agreement and strategic security and defense partnership.
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Nationwide protests erupt across US after ICE agents kill American citizen in Minneapolis
News, US January 26, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shot and killed a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026, triggering large-scale protests across the country and sharp condemnations from local and state leaders.
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South Korea launches $1.29 billion electronic warfare aircraft program
Asia-Pacific, News January 26, 2026 , by IRIA
South Korea has approved a 1.9 trillion won ($1.29 billion) program to develop a dedicated electronic warfare aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force to counter advanced regional air defense systems and operate effectively in contested electromagnetic environments.
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US-brokered Russia-Ukraine peace talks end in UAE without breakthrough
Europe, Middle East, News, US January 25, 2026 , by IRIA
Ukraine and Russia concluded a second day of U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi on January 24, 2026, without reaching an agreement, though both sides signaled openness to further negotiations.
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China and Brazil underscore Global South support for UN as Xi and Lula hold phone talks
Americas, Asia-Pacific, News January 24, 2026 , by IRIA
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva reaffirmed their shared commitment to the United Nations during a phone call on January 23, 2026, amid international debate triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled “Board of Peace.”
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NATO Military Committee defense chiefs meet to discuss global security challenges
Europe, News January 24, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO’s top military leaders gathered at Alliance headquarters in Brussels for the 194th NATO Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence session, underscoring the Alliance’s determination to maintain unity, resilience, and adaptability amid an increasingly complex global security landscape.
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World leaders gather in Switzerland as US President Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’
Europe, Middle East, News, US January 23, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump formally launched his “Board of Peace” on January 22, 2026, at the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The ambitious and controversial initiative aims to be a platform for global conflict resolution.
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US Army awards BAE Systems $473 million contract for 40 additional M109A7 Paladin howitzers
News, US January 23, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $473 million contract to produce 40 additional M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer sets, further supporting the modernization of the Army’s artillery forces.
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Turkiye and Qatar sign $1 billion contract to jointly build Istanbul-class frigates for Indonesia
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News January 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkish defense consortium TAIS Shipyards has signed a $1 billion memorandum of understanding with Qatar’s Barzan Holding for the construction of two Istanbul-class, also known as Istif or I-class, frigates for Indonesia.
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US approves $2.3 billion arms sale to Singapore, including P-8A reconnaissance aircraft
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 22, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a major $2.3 billion arms sale to Singapore, covering maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, lightweight torpedoes, air defense systems, and related equipment.