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  EU designates Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as ‘terrorist organization’

  Europe, Middle East, News January 30, 2026 , by IRIA

  The European Union has agreed to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, ending years of internal division and escalating pressure on Tehran amid ongoing protests.
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  Comments Off on US Secretary of State Rubio faces Senate scrutiny on Venezuela policy, declines to rule out future military action 0

  US Secretary of State Rubio faces Senate scrutiny on Venezuela policy, declines to rule out future military action

  News, US January 29, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers that the Trump administration is prepared to use additional military force against Venezuela if its interim leadership fails to meet U.S. expectations, as he testified for the first time before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee since the removal of Maduro.
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  Syria’s Ahmed Al-Sharaa visits Russia to meet Putin and secure military cooperation

  Europe, Middle East, News January 29, 2026 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin met Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Moscow on January 28, 2026, with talks focused on the future of Russia’s military presence in Syria and the broader direction of bilateral relations.
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  Comments Off on USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrives in Middle East from Indo-Pacific amid rising Iran tensions 0

  USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrives in Middle East from Indo-Pacific amid rising Iran tensions

  Middle East, News, US January 28, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group have entered the Middle East after being redirected from an Indo-Pacific deployment, underscoring Washington’s growing focus on the region amid rising tensions with Iran.
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  Comments Off on NATO chief faces backlash after warning Europe against breaking security dependence on US 0

  NATO chief faces backlash after warning Europe against breaking security dependence on US

  Europe, News January 28, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has triggered a sharp political backlash across Europe after bluntly dismissing calls for the continent to pursue strategic independence from the United States in security and defense matters.
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  Taiwan conducts dive testing of first domestically built Hai Kun submarine

  Asia-Pacific, News January 27, 2026 , by IRIA

  Taiwan’s first domestically built submarine, the Hai Kun, also known as the Narwhal, entered a new and critical phase of testing with the start of underwater dive trials. Hai Kun conducted its sixth sea acceptance and first dive test off the coast near Kaohsiung Harbor.
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  Comments Off on India and Europe make landmark trade and security deals as EU leaders visit New Delhi 0

  India and Europe make landmark trade and security deals as EU leaders visit New Delhi

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News January 27, 2026 , by IRIA

  India and the European Union unveiled a series of major agreements at the 16th EU-India Summit in New Delhi, including the conclusion of negotiations on a long-awaited free trade agreement and strategic security and defense partnership.
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  Nationwide protests erupt across US after ICE agents kill American citizen in Minneapolis

  News, US January 26, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shot and killed a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026, triggering large-scale protests across the country and sharp condemnations from local and state leaders.
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  Comments Off on South Korea launches $1.29 billion electronic warfare aircraft program 0

  South Korea launches $1.29 billion electronic warfare aircraft program

  Asia-Pacific, News January 26, 2026 , by IRIA

  South Korea has approved a 1.9 trillion won ($1.29 billion) program to develop a dedicated electronic warfare aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force to counter advanced regional air defense systems and operate effectively in contested electromagnetic environments.
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  Comments Off on US-brokered Russia-Ukraine peace talks end in UAE without breakthrough 0

  US-brokered Russia-Ukraine peace talks end in UAE without breakthrough

  Europe, Middle East, News, US January 25, 2026 , by IRIA

  Ukraine and Russia concluded a second day of U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi on January 24, 2026, without reaching an agreement, though both sides signaled openness to further negotiations.

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