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Significant progress made in US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva amid military escalation threats
Middle East, News, US February 27, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. and Iranian officials have reportedly made “significant progress” in high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva, according to Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi, as diplomatic efforts intensify amid rising military tensions in the Middle East.
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US accelerates hypersonic arsenal with HAVOC and Blackbeard programs
News, US February 27, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. is moving decisively to expand its hypersonic strike capabilities, unveiling new systems designed for speed, survivability, affordability and large-scale production. Ursa Major, introduced the HAVOC hypersonic missile system, and the U.S. Navy awarded a $50 million contract to Castelion for Blackbeard missile
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German Chancellor Merz meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to strengthen economic ties
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 26, 2026 , by IRIA
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on February 25, 2026, during his inaugural visit to China as chancellor, underscoring the depth of ties between the world’s third-largest economy and its largest trading partner.
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Indian Prime Minister Modi visits Israel for high-stakes talks to deepen strategic partnership
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News February 26, 2026 , by IRIA
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel on February 25, 2026, for a two-day visit. The trip, his second official visit to the country after his landmark 2017 tour, comes at a moment of heightened tensions in the Middle East and ongoing war in Gaza.
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US Air Force and Northrop Grumman to accelerate production of B-21 stealth bomber
News, US February 25, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that the official target for the B-21 Raider stealth bomber fleet remains 100 aircraft, even as the service and prime contractor Northrop Grumman move to accelerate production.
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European leaders gather in Kyiv as Ukraine marks four years of Russia’s invasion
Europe, News February 25, 2026 , by IRIA
Leaders from over 30 countries gathered in Kyiv and virtually across Europe to mark four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, pledging continued solidarity, expanded sanctions on Moscow, and sustained military and economic support for Kyiv.
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US military aircraft deployment in Bulgaria raises questions amid wider NATO activity and rising Iran tensions
Europe, News, US February 24, 2026 , by IRIA
A visible concentration of United States military aircraft at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport has triggered political debate and public speculation in Bulgaria, as similar deployments unfold across Europe and the Middle East.
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Hungary’s veto stalls EU sanctions on Russia and $106 billion Ukraine support plan
Europe, News February 24, 2026 , by IRIA
Hungary maintained its veto on new European Union sanctions against Russia and a $106.11 billion financial package for Ukraine on February 23, 2026, delivering a blow to European unity just days before the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
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Pakistan conducts deadly airstrikes on militant hideouts in Afghanistan; Taliban vow retaliation
Asia-Pacific, News February 23, 2026 , by IRIA
Pakistan carried out multiple overnight air strikes inside Afghanistan in the early hours of February 22, 2026, targeting what it described as militant camps and hideouts linked to a wave of recent suicide attacks, including a deadly bombing at a mosque in Islamabad.
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Arab and Islamic states condemn US envoy’s remarks on Israeli control of occupied Arab territories
Middle East, News, US February 23, 2026 , by IRIA
Tensions across the Middle East have intensified after comments attributed to U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggesting it would be acceptable for Israel to exercise control over Arab territories, including the occupied West Bank.