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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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  Syria announces ceasefire with Kurdish-led SDF after weeks of fighting

  Middle East, News January 19, 2026 , by IRIA

  The Syrian government formally signed an agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on January 18, 2026, setting out a comprehensive framework for a nationwide ceasefire, territorial handover, and the full integration of SDF-controlled areas and personnel into the Syrian state.
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  Comments Off on Trump vows 10% tariffs on eight European countries amid dispute over US Greenland plans 0

  Trump vows 10% tariffs on eight European countries amid dispute over US Greenland plans

  Europe, News, US January 19, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 10% tariffs on goods from eight European countries, escalating a transatlantic dispute over Greenland and raising fresh concerns about strains within NATO.
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  UK conducts flight test of first full-size unmanned Proteus helicopter

  Europe, News January 18, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United Kingdom has completed the maiden autonomous flight of its first full-size unmanned helicopter. The helicopter, named Proteus, is intended to operate alongside crewed helicopters as part of the Royal Navy’s future aviation.
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  US approves $110 million of military satellite communication equipment sales for Iraq

  Middle East, News, US January 18, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States has approved a $110 million sale to expand and sustain Iraq’s military satellite communications network. The sales are aimed at enhancing the command-and-control resilience of the Iraqi military.
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  Comments Off on US and Japanese defense chiefs meet to strengthen alliance and discuss regional security issues 0

  US and Japanese defense chiefs meet to strengthen alliance and discuss regional security issues

  Asia-Pacific, News, US January 17, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi met in Washington on January 15, 2026, to discuss expanded military cooperation and ongoing command structure in response to growing security challenges in the Indo-Pacific.
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  Comments Off on Russian President Putin speaks to leaders of Israel and Iran, offers mediation amid ongoing tensions 0

  Russian President Putin speaks to leaders of Israel and Iran, offers mediation amid ongoing tensions

  Europe, Middle East, News January 17, 2026 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin held separate phone calls on January 16, 2026, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, positioning Moscow as a mediator amid escalating regional tensions.
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  Comments Off on European military contingents arrive in Greenland as Denmark pushes back against US pressure 0

  European military contingents arrive in Greenland as Denmark pushes back against US pressure

  Europe, News January 16, 2026 , by IRIA

  Troops from several European countries arrived in Greenland on January 15, 2026, in a coordinated show of support for Denmark and in response to the U.S.’s military and diplomatic pressure on Denmark to take control of its island territory.
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  Comments Off on Canada’s Prime Minister Carney visits China to pursue trade diversification and renew ties 0

  Canada’s Prime Minister Carney visits China to pursue trade diversification and renew ties

  Americas, Asia-Pacific, News January 16, 2026 , by IRIA

  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in China to mark first visit to Beijing by a Canadian leader since 2017. Carney’s trip aimed at resetting the relations with China, driven by trade pressures, geopolitical shifts, and shared economic interests.

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