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  Comments Off on Lithuania to bolster defense by deploying AWACS aircraft and antitank mines along border with Russia and Belarus 0

  Lithuania to bolster defense by deploying AWACS aircraft and antitank mines along border with Russia and Belarus

  Europe, News May 7, 2025 , by IRIA

  NATO has deployed three E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft to Lithuania to reinforce the aerial defense in the eastern flank. Lithuania also announced a $1.1 billion project to fortify its borders with Russia and Belarus with antitank mines.
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  Comments Off on Rwanda confirms talks with US on receiving deported migrants despite human rights concerns 0

  Rwanda confirms talks with US on receiving deported migrants despite human rights concerns

  Africa, News, US May 6, 2025 , by IRIA

  Rwanda is in the early stages of discussions with the United States about a possible agreement to receive immigrants deported from U.S. territory, marking the latest step in Washington's controversial efforts to outsource deportation policies to third countries.
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  Comments Off on NATO warships, submarines, and aircraft participate in anti-submarine warfare exercise in Iceland 0

  NATO warships, submarines, and aircraft participate in anti-submarine warfare exercise in Iceland

  Europe, News May 6, 2025 , by IRIA

  NATO Allies are conducting an advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise in the High North, Exercise Dynamic Mongoose 25. NATO naval and air forces are participating in the exercise from April 28 to May 9, 2025, in the waters surrounding Iceland.
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  Comments Off on Israel vows revenge after Houthi missile strikes near Tel Aviv airport 0

  Israel vows revenge after Houthi missile strikes near Tel Aviv airport

  Middle East, News May 5, 2025 , by IRIA

  A missile launched from Yemen by the Houthi rebels on May 4, 2025, penetrated Israel’s air defense systems and landed near Ben Gurion International Airport, disrupting flight operations and damaging the country’s primary air travel hub.
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  Comments Off on Australian Election 2025: Albanese wins second term amid global economic uncertainty 0

  Australian Election 2025: Albanese wins second term amid global economic uncertainty

  Asia-Pacific, News May 5, 2025 , by IRIA

  Australia's center-left Labor Party has secured a decisive victory in the 2025 federal election, returning Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to office in a historic second term. Albanese has become the first ever Australian Prime Minister to secure two back-to-back terms in office.
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  Comments Off on Pakistan demonstrates military might in full-scale war exercises as tensions escalate with India 0

  Pakistan demonstrates military might in full-scale war exercises as tensions escalate with India

  Asia-Pacific, News May 4, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Pakistan Army conducted full-scale war exercises this week to demonstrate a robust show of force and operational readiness. The drills were part of a strategic initiative to prepare for “a powerful and decisive response to any hostile act.”
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  Comments Off on Gaza humanitarian aid ship Freedom Flotilla hit by Israeli drones in international waters 0

  Gaza humanitarian aid ship Freedom Flotilla hit by Israeli drones in international waters

  Middle East, News May 3, 2025 , by IRIA

  A humanitarian aid ship bound for Gaza, organized by the Freedom Flotilla and Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, was attacked by drones in international waters near Malta on May 2, 2025. The attack is suspected to have been carried out by Israeli forces.
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  Comments Off on Estonia receives first HIMARS launchers, advancing defense modernization efforts 0

  Estonia receives first HIMARS launchers, advancing defense modernization efforts

  Europe, News May 3, 2025 , by IRIA

  Estonian government has received the first High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) launchers from American defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin, in cooperation with the U.S. Army. This marks a pivotal achievement in Estonia’s defense modernization initiative.
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  Comments Off on North Korea conducts multiple missile tests from its first domestically produced destroyer vessel 0

  North Korea conducts multiple missile tests from its first domestically produced destroyer vessel

  Asia-Pacific, News May 2, 2025 , by IRIA

  North Korean Navy conducted test-firing of multiple advanced missile systems from its newly launched and highly touted 5,000-ton destroyer, signaling a new and more assertive phase in Pyongyang’s military expansion.
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  Comments Off on US and Ukraine sign critical minerals deal amid tensions and strategic realignment 0

  US and Ukraine sign critical minerals deal amid tensions and strategic realignment

  Europe, News, US May 2, 2025 , by IRIA

  After months of tense and somewhat volatile negotiations, the United States and Ukraine signed a historic agreement on April 30, 20205, establishing the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, also termed as the critical minerals deal.

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