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  Comments Off on US and China officials finalize trade framework and restore fragile truce after talks in London 0

  US and China officials finalize trade framework and restore fragile truce after talks in London

  Asia-Pacific, News, US June 12, 2025 , by IRIA

  Senior U.S. and Chinese officials have announced a breakthrough after two days of intense, closed-door talks held at Lancaster House in London, a historic mansion near Buckingham Palace.
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  Comments Off on Los Angeles imposes curfew amid nationwide protests over Trump’s military deployment and immigration crackdown 0

  Los Angeles imposes curfew amid nationwide protests over Trump’s military deployment and immigration crackdown

  News, US June 12, 2025 , by IRIA

  Los Angeles officials imposed an emergency curfew in the heart of downtown following five consecutive days of intensifying protests over President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown.
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  Comments Off on Putin approves long-term maritime strategy to restore global power status of Russian Navy 0

  Putin approves long-term maritime strategy to restore global power status of Russian Navy

  Europe, News June 11, 2025 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin signed off on an extensive and long-term revamp of Russia’s naval forces, aiming to fully restore the country’s status as a preeminent global maritime power.
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  Comments Off on Israel deports Gaza humanitarian aid ship activists, including Greta Thunberg, after intercepting Freedom Flotilla 0

  Israel deports Gaza humanitarian aid ship activists, including Greta Thunberg, after intercepting Freedom Flotilla

  Europe, Middle East, News June 11, 2025 , by IRIA

  Israeli authorities have confirmed that Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and 11 others aboard the Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen are being deported after their vessel was intercepted in international waters and towed to Ashdod.
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  Comments Off on Explosion at US Kadena Air Base in Okinawa injures 4 Japanese military personnel 0

  Explosion at US Kadena Air Base in Okinawa injures 4 Japanese military personnel

  Asia-Pacific, News, US June 10, 2025 , by IRIA

  An explosion at a munitions storage facility within the U.S. Kadena Air Base on Japan’s southern island of Okinawa injured four members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) on June 9, 2025.
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  Comments Off on Philippines orders 12 FA-50 fighter jets from South Korea in $700 million deal 0

  Philippines orders 12 FA-50 fighter jets from South Korea in $700 million deal

  Asia-Pacific, News June 10, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Philippine Department of National Defense has finalized a second deal with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the purchase of 12 new FA-50 light combat aircraft in a package valued at $700 million.
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  Comments Off on UK and US defense firms to support development of next-generation air defense system for British Army 0

  UK and US defense firms to support development of next-generation air defense system for British Army

  Europe, News, US June 9, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. leading defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with United Kingdom's Marshall Land Systems to advance command and control hardware solutions and boost UK's air defense capabilities.
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  Comments Off on Pentagon awards $5 billion contract to accelerate Virginia-class submarine production and boost ship readiness 0

  Pentagon awards $5 billion contract to accelerate Virginia-class submarine production and boost ship readiness

  News, US June 9, 2025 , by IRIA

  Pentagon’s Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has awarded a $5 billion contract to six small businesses to speed up delivery of weapons systems and parts for U.S Navy Virginia-class submarines and active surface ships and enhancing maritime readiness.
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  Comments Off on Romania to buy Enok AB armored patrol vehicles from Germany 0

  Romania to buy Enok AB armored patrol vehicles from Germany

  Europe, News June 8, 2025 , by IRIA

  Romania signed a new defense agreement with German defense manufacturer Armored Car Systems (ACS) for the procurement of Enok AB light armored patrol vehicles, marking a significant step in the modernization of its armed forces and their capacity to respond to contemporary threats.
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  Comments Off on Russia launches large-scale retaliatory strikes on Ukraine after drone attack on its air bases 0

  Russia launches large-scale retaliatory strikes on Ukraine after drone attack on its air bases

  Europe, News June 7, 2025 , by IRIA

  Russia launched a massive aerial assault across multiple Ukrainian regions on June 6, 2024, just days after Ukrainian drones struck deep into Russian territory, reportedly destroying key warplanes at several airbases.

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