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Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire in Sweida after hundreds killed in deadly week of clashes
Middle East, News July 20, 2025 , by IRIA
After nearly a week of fierce fighting in Syria’s Sweida province that killed more than 300 people, a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Syria.
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Australia delivers most of 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of $160 million military aid package
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 20, 2025 , by IRIA
Australia has delivered M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine as part of the military aid package for the country. The Australian government announced on July 19, that Ukraine has received most of the 49 U.S.-made Abrams tanks.
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Kuwait inducts first batch of Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 combat drones into air force fleet
Middle East, News July 19, 2025 , by IRIA
Kuwait has officially inducted the Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 combat drone into active service. The ceremony, held at Salem Al-Sabah Air Base, marked a significant milestone in Kuwait’s ongoing efforts to bolster its air defense capabilities.
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G20 finance ministers meet in South Africa amid increasing tensions over Trump’s tariffs
Africa, News July 19, 2025 , by IRIA
Finance leaders from the world’s 20 major economies gathered in Durban on July 18, 2025, and issued a joint communique stressing the importance of central bank independence and pledging to strengthen cooperation on a range of global economic challenges.
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US diverts Swiss-bound Patriot systems to Ukraine amid urgent air defense needs
Europe, News, US July 18, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. officials have informed the Swiss government that Patriot air defense systems originally destined for Switzerland will be redirected to support Ukraine in its ongoing war against Russia.
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Germany and UK sign bilateral treaty on defense, migration, and economic cooperation
Europe, News July 18, 2025 , by IRIA
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met in the United Kingdom to sign a new bilateral agreement, the Kensington Treaty, on July 17, 2025. The treaty has been named after the location where it was signed.
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Israeli airstrikes rock Damascus as Syrian forces clash with Druze fighters in southern Syria
Middle East, News July 17, 2025 , by IRIA
Israel launched a series of airstrikes in the heart of Damascus on July 16, including direct hits on the Ministry of Defense in Damascus, in a major escalation in its confrontation with Syria’s new government. At least three people were killed and 34 wounded in the attacks.
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Airbus partners with Kratos to deliver uncrewed combat aircraft Valkyrie to German Luftwaffe
Europe, News, US July 17, 2025 , by IRIA
European aerospace giant Airbus has joined forces with American defense manufacturer Kratos to deliver a tailored variant of the XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial system (UAS) to the German Air Force or Luftwaffe, with full combat readiness expected by 2029.
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SCO foreign ministers meet in China to lay groundwork for upcoming leaders’ summit
Asia-Pacific, News July 16, 2025 , by IRIA
Foreign ministers from across Eurasia have gathered in Tianjin, China, for a two-day summit of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for high-stakes diplomatic discussions over several pressing global and regional challenges.
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Ukraine’s Prime Minister Shmyhal resigns, Zelenskyy nominates Yulia Svyrydenko as successor
Europe, News July 16, 2025 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has initiated the most significant government reshuffle since the start of the war. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has officially submitted his resignation, and First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has been nominated to replace him as the country’s new head of government.