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  Comments Off on Armenia rejects Russia’s demand for EU referendum as rift with Moscow deepens 0

  Armenia rejects Russia’s demand for EU referendum as rift with Moscow deepens

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News June 2, 2026 , by IRIA

  Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has rejected Russia’s demand that Armenia should hold a referendum on joining the European Union, highlighting growing tensions between the two traditional allies as Yerevan continues to strengthen ties with the West.
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  Comments Off on Norway joins France’s nuclear deterrence initiative as Europe seeks greater security independence 0

  Norway joins France’s nuclear deterrence initiative as Europe seeks greater security independence

  Europe, News June 2, 2026 , by IRIA

  Norway became the ninth European country to sign a new defense pact with France to participate in expanding the nuclear deterrence framework amid growing concerns over Russia and Europe’s long-term security.
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  Comments Off on US downgrades AUKUS deal with Australia to sell only used nuclear submarines 0

  US downgrades AUKUS deal with Australia to sell only used nuclear submarines

  Asia-Pacific, News, US June 1, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States has revised the AUKUS submarine agreement with Australia, removing plans to provide newly built submarines and instead supplying only existing Virginia-class vessels from the U.S. Navy fleet.
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  Comments Off on Israel expands Lebanon offensive, seizes historic Beaufort Castle in deepest incursion in 26 years 0

  Israel expands Lebanon offensive, seizes historic Beaufort Castle in deepest incursion in 26 years

  Middle East, News June 1, 2026 , by IRIA

  Israeli forces crossed Lebanon’s Litani River on May 31, 2026, and captured the strategic Beaufort Castle, marking the deepest Israeli ground advance into Lebanese territory in more than 25 years.
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  Comments Off on World military leaders and defense chiefs meet in Singapore for Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 0

  World military leaders and defense chiefs meet in Singapore for Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

  Asia-Pacific, News, US May 31, 2026 , by IRIA

  This year’s Shangri-La Dialogue opened in Singapore on May 29, 2026, with a focus on Indo-Pacific security, as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned about China's growing military power and urged allies to boost defense spending.
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  Comments Off on AUKUS partners sign major agreement on underwater drone technology project 0

  AUKUS partners sign major agreement on underwater drone technology project

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US May 31, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia signed a new agreement on May 30, 2026, under their AUKUS security partnership to jointly develop advanced technologies for uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs).
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  Comments Off on Russian drone hits Romanian apartment block, injures two near Ukraine border 0

  Russian drone hits Romanian apartment block, injures two near Ukraine border

  Europe, News May 30, 2026 , by IRIA

  A Russian drone struck a residential apartment building in the Romanian city of Galati near the Ukrainian border, injuring two people and triggering strong reactions from NATO and European leaders.
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  Comments Off on US awards $4.16 billion contract to SpaceX for space-based aircraft-tracking network 0

  US awards $4.16 billion contract to SpaceX for space-based aircraft-tracking network

  News, US May 30, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract to accelerate the development of a new satellite network designed to track aircraft, drones, and cruise missiles around the world.
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  Comments Off on Ukraine to buy 20 Gripen fighter jets and receive 16 older C/D variant aircraft from Sweden 0

  Ukraine to buy 20 Gripen fighter jets and receive 16 older C/D variant aircraft from Sweden

  Europe, News May 29, 2026 , by IRIA

  Ukraine will buy 20 new Gripen fighter jets from Sweden, while Stockholm will also donate 16 older Gripen C/D aircraft next year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced on May 28, 2026.
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  Comments Off on At least 16 killed in Southern Lebanon as Israel intensifies attacks during Muslim festival 0

  At least 16 killed in Southern Lebanon as Israel intensifies attacks during Muslim festival

  Middle East, News May 29, 2026 , by IRIA

  Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon killed at least 16 people and wounded dozens on Eid day as Israel intensified its military campaign against Hezbollah despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement.

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