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  Comments Off on Trump announces 19% tariff on imports from Philippines after meeting President Marcos at White House 0

  Trump announces 19% tariff on imports from Philippines after meeting President Marcos at White House

  Asia-Pacific, News, US July 23, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 19% tariff on goods imported from the Philippines. The announcement follows a high-profile visit to the White House by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the first Southeast Asian leader to meet Trump during his second term.
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  Comments Off on US Army awards $100 million contract to Anduril to lead development of next-generation command and control system 0

  US Army awards $100 million contract to Anduril to lead development of next-generation command and control system

  News, US July 23, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army has awarded a $99.6 million contract to defense tech firm Anduril Industries to spearhead the development of its Next-Generation Command and Control (NGC2) system.
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  Comments Off on Ukraine secures new military support at Defense Contact Group Meeting 0

  Ukraine secures new military support at Defense Contact Group Meeting

  Europe, News July 22, 2025 , by IRIA

  NATO allies and EU nations pledged major support for Ukraine, including Patriots, drones, and long-term financial backing, during the 29th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting on 21 July, 2025. 
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  Comments Off on Belgium to expand F-35 fleet with purchase of 11 additional stealth fighter jets 0

  Belgium to expand F-35 fleet with purchase of 11 additional stealth fighter jets

  Europe, News July 22, 2025 , by IRIA

  Belgium's federal government has approved the acquisition of 11 additional F-35A fighter jets and launched a $2.6 billion defense investment plan aimed at enhancing the country's ammunition readiness.
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  Comments Off on At least 85 Palestinians seeking aid killed in Gaza as Israel expands evacuation orders 0

  At least 85 Palestinians seeking aid killed in Gaza as Israel expands evacuation orders

  Middle East, News July 21, 2025 , by IRIA

  At least 85 Palestinians seeking humanitarian aid were killed on July 20, 2025, in one of the deadliest incidents since the start of the war, as Israeli forces allegedly opened fire on crowds gathered near the Zikim aid crossing in northern Gaza.
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  Comments Off on Ukraine pushes for fresh peace talks, EU imposes new sanctions on Russia 0

  Ukraine pushes for fresh peace talks, EU imposes new sanctions on Russia

  Europe, News July 21, 2025 , by IRIA

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Kyiv has proposed a fresh round of peace talks with Russia for next week, signaling a renewed push for dialogue despite ongoing violence and soaring casualties from intensified Russian air and drone attacks.
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  Comments Off on Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire in Sweida after hundreds killed in deadly week of clashes 0

  Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire in Sweida after hundreds killed in deadly week of clashes

  Middle East, News July 20, 2025 , by IRIA

  After nearly a week of fierce fighting in Syria’s Sweida province that killed more than 300 people, a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Syria.
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  Comments Off on Australia delivers most of 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of $160 million military aid package 0

  Australia delivers most of 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of $160 million military aid package

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 20, 2025 , by IRIA

  Australia has delivered M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine as part of the military aid package for the country. The Australian government announced on July 19, that Ukraine has received most of the 49 U.S.-made Abrams tanks.
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  Comments Off on Kuwait inducts first batch of Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 combat drones into air force fleet 0

  Kuwait inducts first batch of Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 combat drones into air force fleet

  Middle East, News July 19, 2025 , by IRIA

  Kuwait has officially inducted the Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 combat drone into active service. The ceremony, held at Salem Al-Sabah Air Base, marked a significant milestone in Kuwait’s ongoing efforts to bolster its air defense capabilities.
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  Comments Off on G20 finance ministers meet in South Africa amid increasing tensions over Trump’s tariffs 0

  G20 finance ministers meet in South Africa amid increasing tensions over Trump’s tariffs

  Africa, News July 19, 2025 , by IRIA

  Finance leaders from the world’s 20 major economies gathered in Durban on July 18, 2025, and issued a joint communique stressing the importance of central bank independence and pledging to strengthen cooperation on a range of global economic challenges.

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