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  Comments Off on China and Russia strengthen alliance against ‘hegemonic bullying’ as Xi meets Putin in Moscow for Victory Day Parade 0

  China and Russia strengthen alliance against ‘hegemonic bullying’ as Xi meets Putin in Moscow for Victory Day Parade

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News May 9, 2025 , by IRIA

  Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Russia on May 8, 2024, for his four-day-long state visit. Xi’s visit has reinforced the growing strategic partnership between Beijing and Moscow, as the two nations mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany.
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  Comments Off on Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi visits Pakistan and India amid escalating tensions in South Asia 0

  Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi visits Pakistan and India amid escalating tensions in South Asia

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News May 9, 2025 , by IRIA

  Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi undertook a critical diplomatic mission to India and Pakistan. His trip comes as Tehran aims to support de-escalation efforts between the two nuclear-armed states.
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  3 Comments on Pakistan downs 5 Indian jets after Indian airstrikes as India-Pakistan conflict escalates 0

  Pakistan downs 5 Indian jets after Indian airstrikes as India-Pakistan conflict escalates

  Asia-Pacific, News May 8, 2025 , by IRIA

  In a dramatic escalation of hostilities between South Asia’s nuclear-armed rivals, India and Pakistan exchanged heavy cross-border fire and airstrikes early May 7, resulting in at least 31 civilian deaths in Pakistan and the downing of multiple Indian fighter jets.
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  Comments Off on Carney tells Trump Canada is ‘not for sale’ in first White House meeting after election win 0

  Carney tells Trump Canada is ‘not for sale’ in first White House meeting after election win

  Americas, News, US May 8, 2025 , by IRIA

  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that “Canada is not for sale” and “won't be for sale, ever” during a pointed exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump in his Oval Office on May 6, 2025.
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  Comments Off on Friedrich Merz becomes German Chancellor in second vote after initial setback 0

  Friedrich Merz becomes German Chancellor in second vote after initial setback

  Europe, News May 7, 2025 , by IRIA

  Friedrich Merz was elected Germany’s new chancellor on May 6, 2025, in a second round of voting, after failing to secure an absolute majority in an earlier round of Bundestag voting the same day. Merz's eventual success followed a brief but unprecedented setback that raised concerns about coalition unity and political stability.
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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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