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Trump pushes for Gulf unity on Iran at GCC Summit, engages with Syrian leader in surprise move
France’s Macron proposes deploying nuclear-armed planes in Europe, prompting immediate warning from Russia
Trump secures $600 billion in investment from Saudi Arabia during Middle East tour
NATO chief Rutte visits Turkiye to meet Erdogan, hails Ankara as ‘staunch and capable ally’
Taiwan conducts first live-fire drills of US-supplied HIMARS
Kurdish insurgent group PKK disbands in Turkiye after 40 years, opening door for peace and democratic dialogue
Trump says US-China trade talks in Geneva mark ‘total reset’ amid tariff tensions
Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine, but rejects the ceasefire precondition
European leaders meet Zelenskyy in Ukraine to press Russia for 30-day ceasefire
Denmark to spend $935 million from Russia’s frozen assets to develop Ukraine’s defense sector

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Israel vows revenge after Houthi missile strikes near Tel Aviv airport
Middle East, News May 5, 2025 , by IRIA
A missile launched from Yemen by the Houthi rebels on May 4, 2025, penetrated Israel’s air defense systems and landed near Ben Gurion International Airport, disrupting flight operations and damaging the country’s primary air travel hub.
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Australian Election 2025: Albanese wins second term amid global economic uncertainty
Asia-Pacific, News May 5, 2025 , by IRIA
Australia's center-left Labor Party has secured a decisive victory in the 2025 federal election, returning Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to office in a historic second term. Albanese has become the first ever Australian Prime Minister to secure two back-to-back terms in office.
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Pakistan demonstrates military might in full-scale war exercises as tensions escalate with India
Asia-Pacific, News May 4, 2025 , by IRIA
The Pakistan Army conducted full-scale war exercises this week to demonstrate a robust show of force and operational readiness. The drills were part of a strategic initiative to prepare for “a powerful and decisive response to any hostile act.”
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Gaza humanitarian aid ship Freedom Flotilla hit by Israeli drones in international waters
Middle East, News May 3, 2025 , by IRIA
A humanitarian aid ship bound for Gaza, organized by the Freedom Flotilla and Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, was attacked by drones in international waters near Malta on May 2, 2025. The attack is suspected to have been carried out by Israeli forces.
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Estonia receives first HIMARS launchers, advancing defense modernization efforts
Europe, News May 3, 2025 , by IRIA
Estonian government has received the first High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) launchers from American defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin, in cooperation with the U.S. Army. This marks a pivotal achievement in Estonia’s defense modernization initiative.
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North Korea conducts multiple missile tests from its first domestically produced destroyer vessel
Asia-Pacific, News May 2, 2025 , by IRIA
North Korean Navy conducted test-firing of multiple advanced missile systems from its newly launched and highly touted 5,000-ton destroyer, signaling a new and more assertive phase in Pyongyang’s military expansion.
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US and Ukraine sign critical minerals deal amid tensions and strategic realignment
Europe, News, US May 2, 2025 , by IRIA
After months of tense and somewhat volatile negotiations, the United States and Ukraine signed a historic agreement on April 30, 20205, establishing the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, also termed as the critical minerals deal.
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Turkiye and Greece conduct military confidence-building talks to build trust and prevent escalation
Europe, Middle East, News May 1, 2025 , by IRIA
Turkish and Greek officials conducted multiple rounds of bilateral talks in Thessaloniki, a Greek port city on the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea, on April 28 and 29, 2025, as part of the annual implementation cycle of Confidence-Building Measures (CBM).
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Romania to strengthen air defense with new $262 million Patriot system from US
Europe, News, US May 1, 2025 , by IRIA
Romania received approval from the U.S. for the acquisition of a new MIM-104 Patriot missile system in a $262 million contract. The deal marks a major step in strengthening NATO’s eastern flank and highlights Romania’s growing role in regional security.
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BRICS foreign ministers meet in Brazil to discuss Ukraine, Gaza, Trump’s trade war, and climate change
Americas, Asia-Pacific, News April 30, 2025 , by IRIA
Foreign Ministers from the BRICS bloc convened in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 28, 2025. The high-level meeting focused on enriching the mutual diplomacy and multilateralism as the world faces mounting geopolitical tensions, economic disruptions, and humanitarian crises.

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