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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
US unveils record-breaking $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal for 2027
NATO Chief Rutte holds key talks in Turkiye ahead of NATO’s Ankara Summit 2026
Japan lifts restrictions on lethal weapons exports in major policy shift from postwar pacifism
US approves $11.9 billion Aegis combat system sale for German F127 frigates
China’s Xi holds phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Salman to discuss Middle East crisis
US, Philippines launch largest-ever Balikatan drills as China warns against ‘division and confrontation’

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Canada expands military presence in the Arctic
Americas, News May 30, 2016 , by IRIA
Arctic’s rich oil and gas reserves attract world powers including US, Canada, Russia, Denmark and Norway The […]
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Mansour’s deputy Haibatullah is the new leader of Afghan Taliban
Asia-Pacific, News May 25, 2016 , by IRIA
The Taliban in Afghanistan has confirmed the death of its former leader, Mullah Akhtar Mansour. Taliban leaders […]
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Taliban leader Mullah Mansour killed in US air strike, Afghans confirm
Asia-Pacific, News May 22, 2016 , by IRIA
Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour has been killed in a US drone strike. This claim by US […]
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Russia suggests joint airstrikes with US in Syria, Pentagon rejects proposal
Europe, Middle East, News, US May 20, 2016 , by IRIA
Russia suggests cooperating to target rebel groups excluded from ceasefire, including Jabhat al-Nusra Russia has proposed to […]
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NATO nations to keep presence in Afghanistan beyond 2016
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News May 20, 2016 , by IRIA
NATO foreign ministers agree to extend Afghan mission beyond 2016 as the country continues to face “serious security […]
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World leaders fail to agree on date for Syria peace talks as Aleppo burns
Middle East, News, US May 18, 2016 , by IRIA
Syria meeting ends in Vienna without new date for peace talks or a concrete agreement on the Syrian civil […]
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At least 200 killed in one week as deadly wave of bombings hit Baghdad
Middle East, News May 17, 2016 , by IRIA
At least 69 killed in latest wave of Baghdad attacks. The latest wave of terror attacks in […]
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African leaders call for global support to fight Boko Haram
Africa, News May 15, 2016 , by IRIA
Leaders at Nigeria summit urged to do more in fight against Boko Haram Regional and Western powers […]
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US and Nordic nations to cooperate on security, refugee crisis, fight against ISIS
Europe, News, US May 14, 2016 , by IRIA
Obama praises Nordic friendship, pledges collaboration on terrorism, climate change, defense, trade WASHINGTON (US) – Leaders of the […]
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US, NATO launch missile defense system in Romania despite Russia’s concerns
Europe, News, US May 12, 2016 , by IRIA
US and NATO launch missile defense system in Romania to protect Europe from missile threats despite Moscow’s […]

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