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USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrives in Middle East from Indo-Pacific amid rising Iran tensions
Middle East, News, US January 28, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group have entered the Middle East after being redirected from an Indo-Pacific deployment, underscoring Washington’s growing focus on the region amid rising tensions with Iran.
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NATO chief faces backlash after warning Europe against breaking security dependence on US
Europe, News January 28, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has triggered a sharp political backlash across Europe after bluntly dismissing calls for the continent to pursue strategic independence from the United States in security and defense matters.
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Taiwan conducts dive testing of first domestically built Hai Kun submarine
Asia-Pacific, News January 27, 2026 , by IRIA
Taiwan’s first domestically built submarine, the Hai Kun, also known as the Narwhal, entered a new and critical phase of testing with the start of underwater dive trials. Hai Kun conducted its sixth sea acceptance and first dive test off the coast near Kaohsiung Harbor.
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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.