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Saudi Arabia and Oman’s foreign ministers meet to discuss regional escalation after Yemen strikes
Middle East, News January 1, 2026 , by IRIA
Oman’s foreign minister held talks with his Saudi counterpart in Riyadh on December 31, 2025, focused on containing the latest escalation in Yemen and reviving efforts toward a political settlement, as tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE continued to reverberate across the region.
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Turkiye conducts live-fire tests of Aselsan’s Tolun bunker buster bomb from Akinci drone
Middle East, News January 1, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkish defense firm ASELSAN conducted a live-fire test of its bunker-buster Tolun precision-guided munition, destroying a UH-1 helicopter placed beneath reinforced concrete fired from Baykar’s Akinci unmanned combat vehicle.
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UAE announces full withdrawal from Yemen as Saudi-backed coalition strikes Mukalla port
Middle East, News December 31, 2025 , by IRIA
The United Arab Emirates announced that it would withdraw its remaining forces from Yemen, after Saudi Arabia backed a 24-hour ultimatum for Emirati forces to leave the country. The decision follows a Saudi-led coalition airstrike on Yemen’s southern port of Mukalla.
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US awards Boeing $8.6 billion contract for F-15 fighter jets for Israel
Middle East, News, US December 31, 2025 , by IRIA
The U.S. has approved a major defense deal with Israel, awarding Boeing an $8.6 billion contract to produce advanced F-15IA fighter jets for the Israeli Air Force. The agreement covers the design, integration, testing, production, and delivery of 25 new aircraft, with an option to acquire an additional 25 jets in the coming years.
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China conducts large-scale live-fire drills around Taiwan with warships, fighter jets, and artillery
Asia-Pacific, News December 30, 2025 , by IRIA
China has launched its largest and most comprehensive round of military exercises around Taiwan to date, aimed at underscoring Beijing’s determination to safeguard national sovereignty and counter what it describes as escalating separatist activity and foreign interference in its internal affairs.
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UK and Germany deepen defense ties with $70 million mobile artillery systems deal
Europe, News December 30, 2025 , by IRIA
Germany and the United Kingdom signed a deal on to jointly procure advanced mobile artillery systems under a contract of $70 million. The agreement reflects a broader push by both governments to enhance long-range firepower, interoperability within NATO, and rapid-response capabilities.
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US President Trump meets Zelenskyy in Florida, says Ukraine peace deal closer despite unresolved issues
Europe, News, US December 29, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Florida resort on December 28, 2025, after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as part of efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
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Japan approves record $58 billion defense budget amid regional tension
Asia-Pacific, News December 29, 2025 , by IRIA
Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record defense budget for the next fiscal year, marking a major step in the country’s effort to strengthen its military posture amid rising regional tensions and what officials describe as the most severe security environment since the end of World War II.
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Thailand and Cambodia reach new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly border clashes
Asia-Pacific, News December 28, 2025 , by IRIA
Thailand and Cambodia brought a halt to weeks of intense fighting along their disputed border on December 27, 2025, after signing a ceasefire, easing one of Southeast Asia’s most serious interstate clashes in years.
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US conducts airstrikes against ISIS-linked militants in Nigeria
Africa, News, US December 27, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States carried out airstrikes against militants linked to the Islamic State group in northwestern Nigeria on December 25, 2025, targeting militant camps in Sokoto state. Trump described the airstrike as a “powerful and deadly” operation conducted with the approval and cooperation of the Nigerian government.