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  Comments Off on China and Brazil underscore Global South support for UN as Xi and Lula hold phone talks 0

  China and Brazil underscore Global South support for UN as Xi and Lula hold phone talks

  Americas, Asia-Pacific, News January 24, 2026 , by IRIA

  Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva reaffirmed their shared commitment to the United Nations during a phone call on January 23, 2026, amid international debate triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled “Board of Peace.”
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  Comments Off on NATO Military Committee defense chiefs meet to discuss global security challenges 0

  NATO Military Committee defense chiefs meet to discuss global security challenges

  Europe, News January 24, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO’s top military leaders gathered at Alliance headquarters in Brussels for the 194th NATO Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence session, underscoring the Alliance’s determination to maintain unity, resilience, and adaptability amid an increasingly complex global security landscape.
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  World leaders gather in Switzerland as US President Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’

  Europe, Middle East, News, US January 23, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump formally launched his “Board of Peace” on January 22, 2026, at the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The ambitious and controversial initiative aims to be a platform for global conflict resolution.
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  Comments Off on US Army awards BAE Systems $473 million contract for 40 additional M109A7 Paladin howitzers 0

  US Army awards BAE Systems $473 million contract for 40 additional M109A7 Paladin howitzers

  News, US January 23, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $473 million contract to produce 40 additional M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer sets, further supporting the modernization of the Army’s artillery forces.
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  Comments Off on Turkiye and Qatar sign $1 billion contract to jointly build Istanbul-class frigates for Indonesia 0

  Turkiye and Qatar sign $1 billion contract to jointly build Istanbul-class frigates for Indonesia

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News January 22, 2026 , by IRIA

  Turkish defense consortium TAIS Shipyards has signed a $1 billion memorandum of understanding with Qatar’s Barzan Holding for the construction of two Istanbul-class, also known as Istif or I-class, frigates for Indonesia.
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  Comments Off on US approves $2.3 billion arms sale to Singapore, including P-8A reconnaissance aircraft 0

  US approves $2.3 billion arms sale to Singapore, including P-8A reconnaissance aircraft

  Asia-Pacific, News, US January 22, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States has approved a major $2.3 billion arms sale to Singapore, covering maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, lightweight torpedoes, air defense systems, and related equipment.
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  Comments Off on Trump undermines European allies and breaches diplomatic protocols ahead of World Economic Forum in Davos 0

  Trump undermines European allies and breaches diplomatic protocols ahead of World Economic Forum in Davos

  Europe, News, US January 21, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump has increased pressure on European allies ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos by renewing his demand for U.S. control over Greenland and publicly revealing private diplomatic exchanges with European leaders.
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  Comments Off on Belgium finalizes contract with KNDS for Leguan bridge laying systems 0

  Belgium finalizes contract with KNDS for Leguan bridge laying systems

  Europe, News January 21, 2026 , by IRIA

  Belgium has finalized a contract with KNDS Deutschland to acquire Leguan bridge-laying systems for its military engineers, reinforcing the country’s ability to move heavy forces rapidly across damaged or missing infrastructure.
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  Comments Off on At least seven killed and several injured in bomb blast at Chinese restaurant in Afghanistan 0

  At least seven killed and several injured in bomb blast at Chinese restaurant in Afghanistan

  Asia-Pacific, News January 20, 2026 , by IRIA

  An explosion tore through a hotel area in the Shahr-e-Naw district of central Kabul on January 19, 2026, killing at least seven people and injuring several others, including a Chinese citizen.
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  Comments Off on South Korea begins deployment of largest Hyunmoo-V bunker-buster ballistic missile to deter North Korea 0

  South Korea begins deployment of largest Hyunmoo-V bunker-buster ballistic missile to deter North Korea

  Asia-Pacific, News January 20, 2026 , by IRIA

  South Korea began operational deployment of the Hyunmoo-V surface-to-surface ballistic missile to frontline units on January 19, 2026, following phased preparations that started in late 2025. Its entry into service forms part of Seoul’s long-term deterrence posture against North Korea.

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