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Europe’s major military powers meet in Berlin; Trump meets NATO chief in Washington ahead of Ankara summit
Europe, News, US June 25, 2026 , by IRIA
The leaders of Germany, France, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom met in Berlin on June 24, 2026, to coordinate their positions ahead of a critical NATO summit in Ankara next month, reaffirming support for Ukraine.
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US Secretary of State Rubio meets Gulf allies to discuss regional security and Iran deal
Middle East, News, US June 25, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sought to reassure Gulf allies that Washington will not pursue any agreement with Iran that undermines their security, as the United States and Iran begin negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent settlement following more than three months of conflict.
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Canada and Australia sign record $2.5 billion Arctic radar deal to strengthen northern surveillance
Americas, Asia-Pacific, News June 24, 2026 , by IRIA
Australia and Canada have signed a government-to-government agreement worth approximately $2.5 billion for the export of an advanced Over-the-Horizon Radar (OTHR) system designed to strengthen Arctic surveillance and early warning capabilities.
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National Security Advisors of BRICS countries meet in India to discuss Iran peace process and regional security challenges
Asia-Pacific, News June 24, 2026 , by IRIA
Senior security officials from BRICS countries gathered in New Delhi, as the bloc held its first major security meeting following the recent U.S.-Iran conflict and the launch of a new peace process between Washington and Tehran.
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Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister as Andy Burnham emerges as leading successor
Europe, News June 23, 2026 , by IRIA
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, bringing an abrupt end to his leadership less than two years after leading the Labour Party to a landslide election victory in 2024.
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Taiwan holds combat readiness drills to strengthen defense capabilities
Asia-Pacific, News June 23, 2026 , by IRIA
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry announced that its military will begin a five-day combat readiness exercise on June 22, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities and prepare for potential conflict scenarios involving China.
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US, Iran agree on 60-day roadmap toward final deal after ‘encouraging progress’ in Switzerland talks
Europe, Middle East, News, US June 22, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States and Iran concluded a high-level round of negotiations in Switzerland on June 22, agreeing to a 60-day roadmap aimed at reaching a comprehensive settlement and establishing new mechanisms to address tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing conflict in Lebanon.
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US Army awards BAE Systems $535 million contract for Paladin self-propelled howitzers and ammunition carriers
News, US June 22, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth $535 million for the production of additional M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzers and M992A3 Ammunition Carriers, strengthening a critical artillery capability within the Army's Armored Brigade Combat Teams.
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US-Iran peace deal under strain amid continued Lebanon fighting and Strait of Hormuz tensions
Middle East, News, US June 21, 2026 , by IRIA
The first direct implementation talks under the newly signed U.S.-Iran peace framework were delayed this week as renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah threatened to derail efforts to turn the fragile agreement into a lasting settlement.
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Pentagon seeks $80 billion in additional defense funding from Congress amid rising Iran war costs
Middle East, News, US June 20, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of War is seeking an additional $80 billion from Congress to cover expenses related to the Iran war and a range of other defense priorities, according to reports citing discussions between senior Pentagon officials and lawmakers.