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  Trump’s special envoy visits Israel and Gaza amid rising death toll, starvation, and humanitarian crisis

  Middle East, News, US August 2, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, made a rare and high-profile visit to both Israel and the Gaza Strip on July 31, 2025, as the White House faces mounting pressure over Israel’s handling of humanitarian aid and the growing number of starvation-related deaths in Gaza.
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  Pakistan receives first batch of Chinese-made Z-10ME attack helicopters

  Asia-Pacific, News August 1, 2025 , by IRIA

  Pakistan Army has received the first batch of Chinese-made Z-10ME attack helicopters. Pakistan Army videos and photos showed helicopters bearing Army Aviation Corps markings and serial number “786-301” on its fuselage and tail.
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  Comments Off on UK and Oman pledge to strengthen ties through energy, defense, and technology cooperation 0

  UK and Oman pledge to strengthen ties through energy, defense, and technology cooperation

  Europe, Middle East, News August 1, 2025 , by IRIA

  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said met in London on July 30, 2025, to strengthen cooperation in energy, defense, security, and technology, according to a statement from Downing Street.
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  Comments Off on EU countries seek $146 billion in loans to boost defense procurement 0

  EU countries seek $146 billion in loans to boost defense procurement

  Europe, News July 31, 2025 , by IRIA

  Eighteen European Union member states have signaled interest in securing approximately €127 billion ($146 billion) in EU-backed loans aimed at strengthening defense procurement, the European Commission announced on July 30, 2025.
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  Comments Off on Trump announces 25% tariff on India, extra penalty for purchasing Russian oil and military equipment 0

  Trump announces 25% tariff on India, extra penalty for purchasing Russian oil and military equipment

  Asia-Pacific, News, US July 31, 2025 , by IRIA

  United States President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 25% tariff on Indian goods, along with an “extra penalty” for New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil and military equipment. The measures are scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2025.
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  Comments Off on Trump concludes Scotland visit with talks on trade, energy, Gaza crisis, and geopolitical issues 0

  Trump concludes Scotland visit with talks on trade, energy, Gaza crisis, and geopolitical issues

  Europe, News, US July 30, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his visit to Scotland, which took place from July 25 to July 29, 2025, with a meeting with Scottish First Minister John Swinney. The discussions focused on key trade and geopolitical issues, including tariffs, North Sea oil, and the war in Gaza.
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  Comments Off on North Korea demands US acknowledge its status as nuclear-armed state, rejects denuclearization talks 0

  North Korea demands US acknowledge its status as nuclear-armed state, rejects denuclearization talks

  Asia-Pacific, News July 30, 2025 , by IRIA

  North Korea has firmly declared that the United States must accept its status as a nuclear weapons state, dismissing any future negotiations aimed at denuclearization as unrealistic and insulting. The remarks were delivered by Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
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  Thailand and Cambodia agree to immediate and unconditional ceasefire during talks in Malaysia

  Asia-Pacific, News July 29, 2025 , by IRIA

  Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire" following five days of deadly border clashes that left at least 35 people dead and displaced more than 260,000 people. The ceasefire took effect at midnight after talks were held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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  Comments Off on US Marines and sailors conduct high-intensity exercise in Atlantic to boost combat readiness 0

  US Marines and sailors conduct high-intensity exercise in Atlantic to boost combat readiness

  News, US July 29, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. Marines and sailors assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) successfully completed the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean from June 21 to July 14, 2025.
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  Comments Off on Israeli forces killed 57 people in Gaza in one day, world leaders call for ceasefire as humanitarian crisis worsens 0

  Israeli forces killed 57 people in Gaza in one day, world leaders call for ceasefire as humanitarian crisis worsens

  Europe, Middle East, News July 28, 2025 , by IRIA

  At least 57 Palestinians were killed in Gaza in the past 24 hours by Israeli attacks, many while waiting for humanitarian aid. The death toll includes those shot near the Zikim crossing into Israel, where desperate civilians had gathered in hopes of receiving food and supplies.

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