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Russia launches large-scale strike on Ukraine, confirms using Oreshnik hypersonic missile
Europe, News May 25, 2026 , by IRIA
Russia launched one of its heaviest attacks on Kyiv since the start of the war overnight on May 26, 2026, firing hundreds of drones and missiles at the Ukrainian capital and nearby regions. Ukrainian officials said the barrage killed at least four people and wounded nearly 100 others across Kyiv and surrounding areas.
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UN’s global peacekeeping missions face sharp decline amid funding crisis and geopolitical divisions
Africa, Europe, News May 24, 2026 , by IRIA
International peacekeeping operations reached their lowest level in at least 25 years in 2025, as funding shortages, geopolitical tensions, and political disagreements placed growing pressure on the global multilateral system, according to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
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Trump announces progress on Iran deal, holds talks with Gulf and regional leaders
Middle East, News, US May 24, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump said a new agreement with Iran has been “largely negotiated,” raising hopes that months of conflict in the Middle East could move toward a broader ceasefire and political settlement.
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US military lost at least 42 aircraft since start of Iran war
News, US May 23, 2026 , by IRIA
At least 42 U.S. military aircraft have been lost or damaged beyond repair since the start of Operation Epic Fury, the American-led military campaign against Iran that began on February 28, 2026, according to a new report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS).
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Poland joins Pentagon counter-drone initiative despite US deployment shift
Europe, News May 23, 2026 , by IRIA
Poland has joined the Pentagon’s growing counter-drone marketplace initiative, even as questions continue over the U.S. Army’s recent decision to cancel a planned troop deployment to the country.
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US halts $14 billion arms sales to Taiwan amid Iran War
Asia-Pacific, News, US May 22, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has temporarily paused a proposed $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan as Washington reviews its military stockpiles during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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Russia and Belarus hold joint nuclear drills amid rising tensions in Ukraine war
Europe, News May 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, on May 21, 2026, jointly oversaw large-scale nuclear forces exercises involving both countries, marking the first time the two leaders directly participated together in such drills through a live video conference.
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Italy signs $1.6 billion deal with Airbus to buy six A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft
Europe, News May 21, 2026 , by IRIA
Italy has signed a $1.6 billion agreement with Airbus to acquire six A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, marking a major shift away from Boeing tanker systems after more than a decade of service.
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China and Russia sign 40 agreements during Xi-Putin summit in Beijing
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News May 21, 2026 , by IRIA
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed around 40 cooperation agreements in Beijing on May 20, 2026, following high-level talks focused on trade, energy, security, and global politics.
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NATO jet shoots down stray Ukrainian drone over Estonia
Europe, News May 20, 2026 , by IRIA
A NATO fighter jet shot down what officials believe was a stray Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia on May 19, 2026, marking the first known case of a NATO aircraft intercepting a Ukrainian drone over the territory of a member state.