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  Comments Off on British military simulates Russian attack on UK, Exercise exposes serious gaps in UK air defense 0

  British military simulates Russian attack on UK, Exercise exposes serious gaps in UK air defense

  Europe, News April 26, 2025 , by IRIA

  A missile strike simulation conducted by the British military has exposed critical vulnerabilities in the United Kingdom’s air defense systems. The classified exercise reimagined the events of the first night of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine playing out not over Kyiv, but across British skies. The outcome was “not a pretty picture”.
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  Comments Off on Iran’s Foreign Minister visits China to discuss bilateral ties and ongoing nuclear talks with US 0

  Iran’s Foreign Minister visits China to discuss bilateral ties and ongoing nuclear talks with US

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 25, 2025 , by IRIA

  Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held high-level consultation meetings with Chinese officials and leadership during his visit to Beijing on April 23, 2025, ahead of the next round of the U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Oman this week.
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  Comments Off on India-Pakistan tensions surge as Islamabad warns of ‘Act of War’ over Indian water blockade threat 0

  India-Pakistan tensions surge as Islamabad warns of ‘Act of War’ over Indian water blockade threat

  Asia-Pacific, News April 25, 2025 , by IRIA

  Tensions between nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan escalated significantly on April 24, 2025, as Islamabad warned that any attempt by New Delhi to block the flow of cross-border rivers would be viewed as “an act of war.”
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  Comments Off on China and Azerbaijan strengthen strategic partnership during Aliyev’s visit to Beijing 0

  China and Azerbaijan strengthen strategic partnership during Aliyev’s visit to Beijing

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 24, 2025 , by IRIA

  Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Beijing on April 23, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in Baku’s foreign policy and signaling a deepening alliance with China at a time of global realignment.
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  Comments Off on Indonesian Navy commissions second domestically produced Bung Karno-class corvette 0

  Indonesian Navy commissions second domestically produced Bung Karno-class corvette

  Asia-Pacific, News April 24, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Indonesian Navy officially commissioned the KRI Bung Hatta, a locally manufactured Bung Karno-class corvette, during a formal ceremony in Batam. The event marked a notable achievement in Indonesia’s ongoing efforts to modernize its maritime forces and reinforce national shipbuilding capabilities.
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  Comments Off on US Vice President JD Vance visits India to finalize trade deal, boost defense and energy ties 0

  US Vice President JD Vance visits India to finalize trade deal, boost defense and energy ties

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

  U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s visit to India signals a renewed push to strengthen strategic and economic ties between the two countries. The trip marks a pivotal moment in efforts to finalize a trade deal and expand cooperation in defense, energy, and regional security, as New Delhi seeks to avoid U.S. tariffs.
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  Comments Off on UAE signs cooperation deal with South Korea on KF-21 Boramae fighter jet program 0

  UAE signs cooperation deal with South Korea on KF-21 Boramae fighter jet program

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 23, 2025 , by IRIA

  South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a letter of intent for comprehensive cooperation on the development and operation of Seoul’s domestically developed KF-21 Boramae fighter jets, the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) announced.
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  Comments Off on Over 14,000 US and Philippine troops kick off largest annual exercise Balikatan 25 0

  Over 14,000 US and Philippine troops kick off largest annual exercise Balikatan 25

  Asia-Pacific, News, US April 22, 2025 , by IRIA

  More than 14,000 Filipino and American soldiers kicked off the annual “Balikatan” military exercises on April 21, 2025, in what is being described as a “full battle test” for the longtime treaty allies.
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  Comments Off on China tests non-nuclear hydrogen bomb that burns 15 times longer than TNT 0

  China tests non-nuclear hydrogen bomb that burns 15 times longer than TNT

  Asia-Pacific, News April 22, 2025 , by IRIA

  Chinese researchers have successfully tested a non-nuclear hydrogen bomb that produces a sustained high-temperature fireball, potentially revolutionizing modern warfare. The compact two-kilogram device utilizes magnesium hydride to trigger a powerful chemical chain reaction without the use of nuclear materials.
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  Comments Off on Russia and Ukraine exchange blame for violating Easter ceasefire 0

  Russia and Ukraine exchange blame for violating Easter ceasefire

  Europe, News April 21, 2025 , by IRIA

  Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating the 30-hour Easter ceasefire on April 20, 2025. The unilateral ceasefire was put in place by the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, to mark the Orthodox Christians’ Easter weekend.

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