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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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  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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  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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  Comments Off on NATO to reduce Kosovo peacekeeping force as security conditions improve 0

  NATO to reduce Kosovo peacekeeping force as security conditions improve

  Europe, News June 13, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO announced on June 12, 2026, that it plans to gradually reduce the size of its peacekeeping mission in Kosovo, citing improvements in the country’s security environment after more than two decades of continuous deployment.
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  UK Defense Secretary John Healey resigns in protest over military spending dispute

  Europe, News June 12, 2026 , by IRIA

  UK Defense Secretary John Healey resigned on June 11, 2026, after criticizing the government's defense spending plans, saying they do not provide the resources needed to address growing security threats.
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  Comments Off on India signs $47 million deal to acquire 20 satellite navigation jammers for Navy 0

  India signs $47 million deal to acquire 20 satellite navigation jammers for Navy

  Asia-Pacific, News June 12, 2026 , by IRIA

  India’s Ministry of Defense has signed a $47 million contract with Bengaluru-based Accord Software and Systems Private Limited to supply 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System (ECGNSS) Jammers for the Navy, marking another step in the country’s efforts to modernize its military and strengthen domestic defense production.

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