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Australia hosts largest-ever Talisman Sabre Exercise with over 35,000 troops from 19 countries
Asia-Pacific, News July 15, 2025 , by IRIA
Australia is hosting the largest iteration of its premier military exercise, Talisman Sabre, with over 35,000 troops from 19 nations participating in the three-week-long drills. The exercise comes at a time of rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
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Trump issues ultimatum to Russia during meeting with NATO chief, sets 50-day deadline for ceasefire or sanctions
Europe, News, US July 15, 2025 , by IRIA
President Donald Trump has significantly toughened the U.S. stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine, announcing a major weapons transfer to Ukraine and issuing a stern ultimatum to the Kremlin: reach a ceasefire within 50 days or face sweeping economic sanctions.
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill dozens, including children collecting water
Middle East, News July 14, 2025 , by IRIA
At least 90 Palestinian civilians were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza on Sunday, while 100 were killed on Saturday as Israeli forces targeted homes, camps, and aid sites. Six children were killed by Israeli soldiers while collecting water in the Nuseirat refugee camp.
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US approves $2.6 billion sale of HH-60W helicopters to Norway to boost NATO defense cooperation
Europe, News, US July 14, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States has approved the sale of up to nine HH-60W "Jolly Green II" combat search and rescue helicopters, along with their related equipment, to Norway. Valued at $2.6 billion, the deal marks a significant step in strengthening NATO's collective defense capabilities
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Taiwan military deploys US-supplied HIMARS during major war drills amid rising tensions with China
Asia-Pacific, News July 13, 2025 , by IRIA
Taiwan’s armed forces have deployed one of their most advanced long-range weapons, the U.S.-supplied HIMARS rocket system, during the island's largest and most comprehensive Han Kuang military exercises to date.
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Rubio and Wang Yi hold first in-person talks in Malaysia amid tariff tensions between US and China
Asia-Pacific, News, US July 12, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held their first face-to-face meeting in Malaysia on July 11, 2025, during the East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum.
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US, South Korea, and Japan hold joint air drill featuring B-52 bomber as North Korea and Russia deepen ties
Asia-Pacific, News, US July 12, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States, South Korea, and Japan, and conducted a joint air drill on July 11, 2025, featuring the U.S. B-52H strategic bomber flying over international waters near the Korean Peninsula.
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China backs regional nuclear ban treaty, US and Russia hold talks at ASEAN Foreign Ministers summit in Malaysia
Asia-Pacific, News, US July 11, 2025 , by IRIA
Foreign ministers of ASEAN countries convened in Kuala Lumpur amid rising tensions and global power rivalries. China pledges to join regional ban on nuclear weapons, while U.S. Secretary Rubio and Russia’s Lavrov held rare talks on the sidelines of the summit.
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France and UK sign key deals on Migration and Nuclear Security, discuss Gaza and Ukraine during Macron’s UK visit
Europe, News July 11, 2025 , by IRIA
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron wrapped up a productive three-day summit in London with the signing of two key deals on nuclear security and immigration during Macron’s first post-Brexit state visit to the United Kingdom
Comments Off on US conducts largest Indo-Pacific military exercise since Cold War, mobilizing 12,000 troops and 350 aircraft 0

US conducts largest Indo-Pacific military exercise since Cold War, mobilizing 12,000 troops and 350 aircraft
Asia-Pacific, News, US July 10, 2025 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of the Air Force (DAF) has launched the largest Department-Level Exercise (DLE) in the Indo-Pacific region since the end of the Cold War. The drills have mobilized more than 12,000 U.S. Air and Space Force personnel and over 350 aircraft.