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Arab leaders endorse Egypt’s $53 billion Gaza reconstruction plan, countering Trump’s Riviera proposal
Middle East, News March 6, 2025 , by IRIA
Arab leaders, at a key summit in Cairo, have adopted Egypt’s comprehensive $53 billion reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip — a direct counterproposal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial vision of turning Gaza into a “Middle East Riviera.”
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Norway receives three more F-35 stealth fighter jets to bolster aerial defense
Europe, News March 6, 2025 , by IRIA
The Royal Norwegian Air Force has taken another step toward completing its state-of-the-art F-35 fighter fleet, with three more F-35A Lightning II aircraft arriving in Norway.
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EU chief proposes €800 billion defense plan to rearm Europe amid rising security threats
Europe, News March 5, 2025 , by IRIA
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled an ambitious €800 billion ($841.5 billion) defense plan to bolster Europe’s military capabilities in the wake of evolving geopolitical landscape and the recent suspension of U.S. military aid to Ukraine.
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Trump triggers trade war with high tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, sparking retaliatory tariffs
Americas, Asia-Pacific, News, US March 5, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Trump’s 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and 20% tariff on Chinese goods, officially took effect on March 4, 2025, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions between the U.S. and its major trading partners
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UK orders $2 billion worth of air defense missiles for Ukraine
Europe, News March 4, 2025 , by IRIA
The British government announced on March 3, 2025, that it has placed a major order worth up to $2 billion with Thales to supply more than 5,000 air defense missiles for Ukraine.
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Turkey successfully tests Akinci drone with domestic AESA radar
Middle East, News March 4, 2025 , by IRIA
Turkey has successfully flight-tested the Murad 100-A active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar aboard its Akinci long-range combat drone. This milestone marks a significant advancement in the country's defense capabilities.
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European leaders show support for Ukraine after Zelenskyy’s chaotic trip to Washington
Europe, News March 3, 2025 , by IRIA
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged European leaders to bolster their support for Ukraine, emphasizing the need to seize this “once-in-a-generation moment” to secure lasting peace in Europe.
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Poland leases 8 Apache gunship helicopters from US in $300 million deal
Europe, News, US March 3, 2025 , by IRIA
Poland has signed a $300 million agreement to lease eight Boeing AH-64D Apache helicopters from the United States. This lease is intended to prepare the Polish armed forces for the eventual delivery of 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters, which were ordered in August 2024 as part of a $10 billion deal.
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US approves $3 billion emergency weapons deal for Israel amid fragile ceasefire
Middle East, News, US March 2, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States has approved the sale of more than $3 billion in munitions, bulldozers, and related military equipment to Israel, marking another significant arms transaction amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
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Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after fiery exchange with Trump
Europe, News, US March 1, 2025 , by IRIA
A high-stakes meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump ended in chaos on February 28, 2025, as the two leaders engaged in a fiery exchange in the Oval Office.