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  Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships arrive for naval drills in South Africa

  Africa, Asia-Pacific, News January 10, 2026 , by IRIA

  Chinese, Russian, and Iranian warships arrived in South Africa on January 9, 2026, for a week-long series of naval exercises, as global tensions rise following recent U.S. military action in Venezuela and Washington’s seizure of several oil tankers linked to sanctioned states.
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  US President Trump warns defense giant Raytheon over delays in weapons production and stock buybacks

  News, US January 10, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Raytheon, a major U.S. defense contractor, threatening to cut the company’s government contracts unless it accelerates weapons production and curbs stock buybacks.
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  Italy to host first international F-35 pilot training center outside the United States

  Europe, News January 9, 2026 , by IRIA

  Italy has announced that an air force base in Sicily will become the first F-35 pilot training school outside the United States. The Italian defense ministry said the training center will be established at Trapani-Birgi Air Base, with preparation work overseen by the F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin.
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  Trump orders US withdrawal from 66 international organizations

  News, US January 9, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order for the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations, including UN agencies and global bodies focused on climate, development, and security.
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  US seizes Venezuela-linked Russian oil tanker for violating sanctions

  Europe, News, US January 8, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuelan oil exports following a weeks-long pursuit across the Atlantic Ocean. The seizure has drawn sharp condemnation from Russia.
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  Europe backs Denmark on Greenland as leaders meet in Paris for Ukraine talks

  Europe, News January 8, 2026 , by IRIA

  European leaders rallied behind Denmark and Greenland, asserting the Arctic island’s sovereignty as their own, as diplomatic activity in Paris brought together U.S., Ukrainian, and European officials for talks aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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  Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president as Maduro appears in US federal court

  Americas, News, US January 7, 2026 , by IRIA

  Delcy Rodriguez was formally sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president on January 6, 2026, assuming leadership of the South American country as Nicolas Maduro appeared in the U.S. federal court following a military operation that reshaped the country’s political landscape.
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  Comments Off on US Department of War to triple PAC-3 MSE production in partnership with Lockheed Martin 0

  US Department of War to triple PAC-3 MSE production in partnership with Lockheed Martin

  News, US January 7, 2026 , by IRIA

  The Department of War (DoW), working in partnership with Lockheed Martin, has announced a landmark framework agreement that aims to reshape how the United States fundamentally expands munitions production.
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  Comments Off on China and South Korea strengthen bilateral ties, expand economic and technological cooperation 0

  China and South Korea strengthen bilateral ties, expand economic and technological cooperation

  Asia-Pacific, News January 6, 2026 , by IRIA

  Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in Beijing on January 5, 2026, marking a renewed effort to strengthen bilateral relations and promote regional peace amid global turbulence.
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  UN Security Council convenes emergency session after US military action in Venezuela

  Americas, News, US January 6, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held an emergency session on January 5, 2026, following a dramatic U.S. military operation in Venezuela over the weekend that resulted in the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro.

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