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Global military spending hits record high at $2.9 trillion in 2025 as Europe and Asia drive growth
Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi meets Putin in Russia as US-Iran negotiations stall
Ukraine and Azerbaijan deepen security and economic ties as Zelenskyy meets Aliyev
US Navy commissions USS Idaho (SSN 799), expanding Virginia-class attack submarine fleet
Iran’s Foreign Minister arrives in Oman after Pakistan visit amid regional diplomatic push
Trump rushed to safety after shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner, suspect in custody
Romania tests AI-powered interceptor drones amid rising threats near Ukrainian border
Taiwan finalizes $6.6 billion arms deals with US, expands joint ammunition production
US and Iran seize cargo ships, intensifying Strait of Hormuz crisis and undermining fragile ceasefire
Germany signs multi-billion-euro deal with Rheinmetall for FV-014 loitering munitions, enabling large-scale drone deployment

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US hosts the Summit for Democracy 2021 virtually in Washington D.C.
News, US December 10, 2021 , by IRIA
The U.S. President Joe Biden convened the Summit for Democracy in Washington. The two-day virtual event that […]
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Explosion in central Mali kills 7 UN peacekeepers
Africa, News December 9, 2021 , by IRIA
The United Nations peacekeeping vehicle was bombed by an improvised explosive device in central Mali on December […]
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India’s top military chief Gen Rawat dies in helicopter crash
Asia-Pacific, News December 8, 2021 , by IRIA
Updated on December 9, 2021. Indian Air Force confirmed that top military official Chief of Defense Staff […]
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Russia and India strengthen defense ties during Putin’s trip to New Delhi
Asia-Pacific, News December 8, 2021 , by IRIA
Russian President Putin arrived in India on December 6 to strengthen defense and energy ties between Moscow […]
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White House announces a diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics 2022
Asia-Pacific, News, US December 7, 2021 , by IRIA
Biden Administration in an official White House Statement announced a diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics 2022, […]
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Russia deploys Bastion-P mobile coastal defense system near Pacific islands
Asia-Pacific, News December 6, 2021 , by IRIA
Russia has deployed Bastion-P mobile coastal missiles system to the Kuril Islands, a contested territory also claimed […]
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European nations considering opening a diplomatic mission in Afghanistan
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News December 5, 2021 , by IRIA
Several European nations, including France, considering opening a joint diplomatic mission in Afghanistan, French President Emmanuel Macron […]
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UAE buys 80 Rafale fighter jets from France in $19 billion deal
Europe, Middle East, News December 4, 2021 , by IRIA
The United Arab Emirates agreed to purchase 80 French-made Rafale fighter aircraft, making it the largest international […]
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US, South Korea bolster alliance for Indo-Pacific security
Asia-Pacific, News, US December 3, 2021 , by IRIA
U.S. and South Korea agree to update wartime plans amid North Korea threats
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Russia, Vietnam deepen comprehensive strategic partnership
Asia-Pacific, News December 2, 2021 , by IRIA
At the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc began a four-day official […]

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