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  Comments Off on Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian countries for two-day Russia-ASEAN Summit in Kazan 0

  Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian countries for two-day Russia-ASEAN Summit in Kazan

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News June 18, 2026 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed leaders and senior officials from Southeast Asia to the city of Kazan on June 17, 2026, to mark 35 years of Russia-ASEAN relations and explore ways to expand cooperation in trade, energy, technology, and regional security.
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  Comments Off on Denmark orders Saab Giraffe 1X Radar Systems to expand ground-based air defense capability 0

  Denmark orders Saab Giraffe 1X Radar Systems to expand ground-based air defense capability

  Europe, News June 18, 2026 , by IRIA

  The Danish Ministry of Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) placed a permanent order for several Giraffe 1X radar systems from Swedish defense company Saab following their successful deployment during major security operations in Denmark.
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  Comments Off on US and Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, with signing set for Friday in Geneva 0

  US and Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, with signing set for Friday in Geneva

  Middle East, News, US June 17, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement designed to end months of fighting and open the door to a broader peace settlement. The framework agreement, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on June 19, 2026.
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  Comments Off on 8 killed as US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base in California 0

  8 killed as US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base in California

  News, US June 17, 2026 , by IRIA

  Eight people, including 2 Boeing employees, were killed on June 15, 2026, after a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California, marking one of the deadliest military aviation accidents for the U.S. in recent years.
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  Comments Off on Trump joins G7 leaders in France for annual summit to discuss trade and security 0

  Trump joins G7 leaders in France for annual summit to discuss trade and security

  Europe, News, US June 16, 2026 , by IRIA

  World leaders gathered in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains on June 15, 2026, as the Group of Seven (G7) summit officially began, bringing together the heads of the United States, France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom to discuss major international issues.
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  Comments Off on China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Mongolia to advance strategic partnership and economic cooperation 0

  China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Mongolia to advance strategic partnership and economic cooperation

  Asia-Pacific, News June 16, 2026 , by IRIA

  China and Mongolia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening political, economic, and strategic ties following high-level talks in Ulaanbaatar between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh.
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  Comments Off on Trump holds phone calls with Putin and Zelenskyy as fighting continues between Russia and Ukraine 0

  Trump holds phone calls with Putin and Zelenskyy as fighting continues between Russia and Ukraine

  Europe, News, US June 15, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump held separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on June 14, 2026, discussing the ongoing war in Ukraine and prospects for future peace negotiations as fighting continues on the ground.
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  Comments Off on UK and Japan launch $24 billion investment and technology partnership 0

  UK and Japan launch $24 billion investment and technology partnership

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News June 15, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United Kingdom and Japan have unveiled a major package of investment and technology initiatives worth more than $24 billion, marking a significant step forward in economic and strategic cooperation between the two countries.
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  Comments Off on US plans for major reduction in NATO air and naval assets in Europe 0

  US plans for major reduction in NATO air and naval assets in Europe

  Europe, News, US June 14, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States is preparing to significantly reduce the number of aircraft and naval assets it makes available for NATO operations in Europe, marking another major shift in Washington’s defense posture under President Donald Trump.
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  Comments Off on US and Iran move closer to signing ceasefire deal focused on Strait of Hormuz reopening and nuclear talks 0

  US and Iran move closer to signing ceasefire deal focused on Strait of Hormuz reopening and nuclear talks

  Middle East, News, US June 13, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States and Iran have signaled that they are on the verge of reaching a major agreement that could formally end months of conflict and reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

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