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  Comments Off on US Army awards $904 million contract to Raytheon for next-generation missile defense radar 0

  US Army awards $904 million contract to Raytheon for next-generation missile defense radar

  News, US April 18, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army has awarded a $904.6 million contract modification to Raytheon Technologies to support the low-rate initial production of its next-generation missile defense radar system.
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  Comments Off on Pakistan pushes for diplomacy as Prime Minister Sharif visits Gulf states and military chief Munir travels to Iran 0

  Pakistan pushes for diplomacy as Prime Minister Sharif visits Gulf states and military chief Munir travels to Iran

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 17, 2026 , by IRIA

  Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran, with both civilian and military leadership playing coordinated roles as momentum builds toward a possible second round of negotiations.
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  Comments Off on EU invests $1.26 billion in 57 defense projects focusing on drones, AI, and Ukraine cooperation 0

  EU invests $1.26 billion in 57 defense projects focusing on drones, AI, and Ukraine cooperation

  Europe, News April 17, 2026 , by IRIA

  The European Commission has announced a €1.07 billion ($1.26 billion) investment in 57 defense projects under the 2025 European Defense Fund (EDF), signaling a major push to modernize Europe’s military capabilities and adapt to evolving battlefield realities.
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  Comments Off on US President Trump claims China will not arm Iran, vows to ‘permanently’ open Strait of Hormuz 0

  US President Trump claims China will not arm Iran, vows to ‘permanently’ open Strait of Hormuz

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News, US April 16, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “permanently opening” the Strait of Hormuz and claimed that China is pleased with the move, as tensions over Iran and global oil routes continue to shape international diplomacy ahead of a planned U.S.-China summit next month.
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  Comments Off on Ukraine signs $3.7 billion Patriot missiles contract with US defense firm RTX 0

  Ukraine signs $3.7 billion Patriot missiles contract with US defense firm RTX

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

  RTX subsidiary Raytheon has signed a $3.7 billion contract to supply Ukraine with Patriot air defense interceptors, as Kyiv faces growing pressure to strengthen its protection against ongoing Russian attacks.
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  Comments Off on Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov visits Beijing to coordinate with China on Iran war 0

  Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov visits Beijing to coordinate with China on Iran war

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 15, 2026 , by IRIA

  Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Beijing on April 14, 2026, to conduct high-level talks with Chinese officials, as the war involving Iran and rising tensions in the Middle East dominate the global agenda.
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  Comments Off on Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in 30 years in US as fighting continues 0

  Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in 30 years in US as fighting continues

  Middle East, News, US April 15, 2026 , by IRIA

  Lebanon and Israel began their first direct diplomatic negotiations in more than three decades on April 14, 2026, in Washington, marking a rare and significant engagement between two countries that remain formally at war.
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  Comments Off on NATO allies reject Trump’s Iran blockade plan, push for post-war shipping mission 0

  NATO allies reject Trump’s Iran blockade plan, push for post-war shipping mission

  Europe, Middle East, News, US April 14, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO allies said they would not take part in U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to blockade Iranian ports, choosing instead to focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz after the conflict ends.
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  Comments Off on Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez urges China to play a greater role in global affairs during Beijing visit 0

  Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez urges China to play a greater role in global affairs during Beijing visit

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 14, 2026 , by IRIA

  Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on China to take on a greater role in global affairs, including climate change, security, and conflict resolution. His comments came on April 13, 2026, during his fourth state visit to China.
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  Comments Off on Hungary votes for change as Peter Magyar wins election, ending Orban’s 16-year rule 0

  Hungary votes for change as Peter Magyar wins election, ending Orban’s 16-year rule

  Europe, News April 13, 2026 , by IRIA

  Hungary’s long-serving prime minister, Viktor Orban, has lost power after 16 years, following a decisive election victory by opposition leader Peter Magyar and his center-right Tisza party.

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