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Three Chinese workers killed in Tajikistan in cross-border drone attack from Afghanistan
Asia-Pacific, News November 29, 2025 , by IRIA
Three Chinese workers in Tajikistan were killed in a cross-border drone attack launched from Afghanistan, Tajikistan’s government said on November 26, 2025. The strike targeted a camp housing employees of the company LLC Shahin SM in the southwestern Khatlon region.
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NATO chief visits Iceland, praises expanding defense role and support for Ukraine
Europe, News November 28, 2025 , by IRIA
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Iceland on November 27, 2025. Rutte praised Iceland’s expanding role in the alliance during a working visit to Reykjavik, emphasizing that sustained unity and continued support for Ukraine remain NATO’s highest priorities.
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Romania signs $726 million deal with France for Mistral air defense systems
Europe, News November 28, 2025 , by IRIA
Romania’s Ministry of National Defense has signed a contract with France for the acquisition of Mistral portable short-range/very-short-range air defense systems, finalizing a deal valued at approximately $725 million (€625.59 million).
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European leaders and top US diplomat attend virtual Coalition of the Willing meeting to discuss Ukraine peace process
Europe, News, US November 27, 2025 , by IRIA
Leaders of the Coalition of the Willing met in a virtual session co-chaired by French President Macron, UK Prime Minister Starmer, and German Chancellor Merz. The meeting brought together Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and senior officials from 35 countries.
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Poland selects Sweden’s Saab for three advanced A26 submarines
Europe, News November 27, 2025 , by IRIA
Poland has announced that it has chosen Sweden’s Saab to supply three new submarines in a multibillion-dollar agreement that forms a central part of Warsaw’s efforts to strengthen its defense posture in the Baltic Sea.
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Trump holds calls with China’s Xi and Japan’s Takaichi amid rising regional tensions
Asia-Pacific, News, US November 26, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday, with both sides emphasizing improved bilateral relations even as tensions grow over Taiwan and Japan’s warnings about Chinese military action.
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US Air Force concludes B-52H Stratofortress mission in Europe following joint training with Allies
Europe, News, US November 26, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers departed Spain to return to Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, concluding Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1 after a two-week deployment focused on strengthening global power projection and multinational interoperability.
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G20 Highlights: Johannesburg Summit focuses on climate, energy, AI and sustainable development amid US boycott
Africa, Europe, News November 25, 2025 , by IRIA
The 2025 Johannesburg G20 Summit, the first ever hosted on African soil, saw world leaders advance an agenda focused on climate action, energy transition, AI innovation, and sustainable development, despite the United States’ absence.
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US awards $1.4 billion contract to SAIC to fast-track all-domain warfighting technologies under COBRA project
News, US November 25, 2025 , by IRIA
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has secured a $1.4 billion contract under the U.S. Department of War’s COBRA program, a major effort aimed at accelerating the delivery of advanced warfighting technologies across multiple domains.
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US, Ukrainian and European officials meet to discuss Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine
Europe, News, US November 24, 2025 , by IRIA
Senior officials from the United States, Ukraine, and Europe met in Geneva on November 23, 2025, to discuss the highly contentious 28-point peace proposal that has triggered alarm across Kyiv and European capitals.