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  Comments Off on Trump hosts Ukrainian and European leaders at White House to discuss plans for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting 0

  Trump hosts Ukrainian and European leaders at White House to discuss plans for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting

  Europe, News, US August 19, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and a group of European leaders at the White House on August 18, 2025, for urgent discussions on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine and arrangement for a direct meeting between Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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  Comments Off on Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits India for high-level talks on peace and trade boost 0

  Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits India for high-level talks on peace and trade boost

  Asia-Pacific, News August 19, 2025 , by IRIA

  Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi began his visit to India on August 18, 2025, with a series of high-level meetings aimed at stabilizing relations between the two Asian powers.
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  Comments Off on Russia allows US and Europe to offer NATO-style security guarantees to Ukraine, Trump envoy says 0

  Russia allows US and Europe to offer NATO-style security guarantees to Ukraine, Trump envoy says

  Europe, News, US August 18, 2025 , by IRIA

  Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has agreed to let the U.S. and its European allies offer Ukraine NATO-style security guarantees, U.S. officials said. The concession is part of talks on a potential peace deal between the two warring countries.
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  Comments Off on Australia and Philippines launch largest joint military drills in South China Sea 0

  Australia and Philippines launch largest joint military drills in South China Sea

  Asia-Pacific, News August 18, 2025 , by IRIA

  Australia and the Philippines launched their largest joint military exercises, involving more than 3,600 troops in live-fire drills, air operations, and a beach assault in Palawan, a province facing the disputed South China Sea. The Exercise Alon, meaning “wave” in Filipino, will run until August 29.
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  Pakistan Navy’s third Hangor-class advanced submarine launched in China

  Asia-Pacific, News August 17, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Pakistan Navy has launched its third Hangor-class submarine in China, marking another major step in the ongoing program to enhance the country’s undersea warfare capabilities. The ceremony, held on August 15, 2025, in Wuhan, China, was attended by senior Pakistani and Chinese officials, marking the growing defense cooperation between the two countries.
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  1 Comment on Trump-Putin summit in Alaska ‘productive’ but ‘no deal’ on Ukraine 0

  Trump-Putin summit in Alaska ‘productive’ but ‘no deal’ on Ukraine

  Europe, News, US August 16, 2025 , by IRIA

  The high-stakes summit between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin unfolded in Alaska with dramatic fanfare as fighter jets roared overhead, a red carpet laid out, and a stage set with the backdrop “Pursuing Peace”. But nearly three hours of private talks concluded without a clear breakthrough on Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on Poland finalizes agreement with US to modernize fleet of 48 F-16 fighter jets 0

  Poland finalizes agreement with US to modernize fleet of 48 F-16 fighter jets

  Europe, News, US August 16, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Polish Ministry of National Defense signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) with the United States government to modernize its fleet of 48 F-16 Block 52+ aircraft, upgrading them to the advanced F-16 Viper configuration, also known as the F-16V.
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  Comments Off on Russia and Ukraine exchange 84 prisoners each ahead of Trump-Putin meeting 0

  Russia and Ukraine exchange 84 prisoners each ahead of Trump-Putin meeting

  Europe, News August 15, 2025 , by IRIA

  Russia and Ukraine conducted another prisoner exchange on August 14, 2025, with 84 prisoners of war returning from each side. The swap came ahead of a high-level summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
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  Comments Off on Australia and Vanuatu sign $328 million pact to boost security, infrastructure, and regional influence 0

  Australia and Vanuatu sign $328 million pact to boost security, infrastructure, and regional influence

  Asia-Pacific, News August 15, 2025 , by IRIA

  Australia and Vanuatu have signed a 10-year agreement valued at AUD $500 million ($328 million) to bolster security cooperation, driving economic growth, and reinforcing their shared role in Pacific regional stability.
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  Comments Off on Trump hold talks with Zelenskyy and European allies ahead of meeting with Putin in Alaska 0

  Trump hold talks with Zelenskyy and European allies ahead of meeting with Putin in Alaska

  Europe, News, US August 14, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump held a virtual meeting on August 13, 2025, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European leaders ahead of his planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15.

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