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China and EU leaders discuss trade, climate cooperation, and geopolitical frictions at Beijing summit
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 25, 2025 , by IRIA
European Union leaders met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on July 24, 2025, for the 25th EU-China summit, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two powers.
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Turkiye signs Eurofighter jet deal with UK to advance Air Force modernization
Europe, News July 25, 2025 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom and Turkey have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the sale of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to the Turkish Air Force. The agreement was signed on July 23, 2025, during the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) in Istanbul, by UK Defense Secretary John Healey and Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler.
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Russia and Ukraine hold high-stakes peace talks in Turkiye as Trump sets September deadline
Europe, News July 24, 2025 , by IRIA
Delegations from Ukraine and Russia met in Istanbul on July 23, 2025, for a fresh round of peace negotiations, the third in a series of talks aimed at ending the war that began with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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Denmark buys four MQ-9B SkyGuardian to enhance Arctic maritime surveillance
Europe, News July 24, 2025 , by IRIA
Denmark has signed an agreement to acquire four MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones through NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The drones would be used to carry out maritime surveillance missions in NATO’s arctic front.
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Trump announces 19% tariff on imports from Philippines after meeting President Marcos at White House
Asia-Pacific, News, US July 23, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 19% tariff on goods imported from the Philippines. The announcement follows a high-profile visit to the White House by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the first Southeast Asian leader to meet Trump during his second term.
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US Army awards $100 million contract to Anduril to lead development of next-generation command and control system
News, US July 23, 2025 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has awarded a $99.6 million contract to defense tech firm Anduril Industries to spearhead the development of its Next-Generation Command and Control (NGC2) system.
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Ukraine secures new military support at Defense Contact Group Meeting
Europe, News July 22, 2025 , by IRIA
NATO allies and EU nations pledged major support for Ukraine, including Patriots, drones, and long-term financial backing, during the 29th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting on 21 July, 2025.
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Belgium to expand F-35 fleet with purchase of 11 additional stealth fighter jets
Europe, News July 22, 2025 , by IRIA
Belgium's federal government has approved the acquisition of 11 additional F-35A fighter jets and launched a $2.6 billion defense investment plan aimed at enhancing the country's ammunition readiness.
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At least 85 Palestinians seeking aid killed in Gaza as Israel expands evacuation orders
Middle East, News July 21, 2025 , by IRIA
At least 85 Palestinians seeking humanitarian aid were killed on July 20, 2025, in one of the deadliest incidents since the start of the war, as Israeli forces allegedly opened fire on crowds gathered near the Zikim aid crossing in northern Gaza.
Comments Off on Ukraine pushes for fresh peace talks, EU imposes new sanctions on Russia 0

Ukraine pushes for fresh peace talks, EU imposes new sanctions on Russia
Europe, News July 21, 2025 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Kyiv has proposed a fresh round of peace talks with Russia for next week, signaling a renewed push for dialogue despite ongoing violence and soaring casualties from intensified Russian air and drone attacks.