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  Russia launches largest aerial assault of war on Ukraine, killing at least 12

  Europe, News May 26, 2025 , by IRIA

  Russian forces launched a barrage of 367 drones and missiles overnight on May 24, 2025, targeting multiple cities across Ukraine, including the capital, Kyiv. Ukrainian officials termed the Russian attack as one of the largest aerial assaults since the start of the war.
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  US and Qatari forces conclude major counterterrorism exercise ‘Invincible Sentry 25’

  Middle East, News, US May 26, 2025 , by IRIA

  Qatar hosted U.S. forces to participate in a combined military exercise for the third time in seven years. The Exercise Invincible Sentry 2025 is designed to improve interoperability and strengthen the enduring partnership between the two countries. 
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  Switzerland advances EU defense cooperation with new cybersecurity role

  Europe, News May 25, 2025 , by IRIA

  Switzerland received formal approval from the European Union to participate in a key multinational cybersecurity initiative under the EU’s Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) framework.
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  Comments Off on Germany permanently deploys troops in another country for the first time since World War II 0

  Germany permanently deploys troops in another country for the first time since World War II

  Europe, News May 24, 2025 , by IRIA

  Germany has taken a historic leap in European defense policy, deploying its first permanent foreign military brigade since World War II. Chancellor Friedrich Merz officially inaugurated the 45th Armored Brigade in Lithuania on May 22, 2025.
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  Comments Off on Russia and Ukraine begin largest prisoner exchange since start of war 0

  Russia and Ukraine begin largest prisoner exchange since start of war

  Europe, News May 24, 2025 , by IRIA

  Russia and Ukraine have completed the first phase of what is set to become the largest prisoner exchange since the onset of the war in 2022. Nearly 800 detainees were exchanged on May 23, 2025, with the process expected to continue over the weekend, according to statements released by both Kyiv and Moscow.
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  Comments Off on US formally accepts $200 million luxury jet from Qatar as potential new Air Force One despite security and ethics concerns 0

  US formally accepts $200 million luxury jet from Qatar as potential new Air Force One despite security and ethics concerns

  Middle East, News, US May 23, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. has officially accepted a luxury Boeing 747 from Qatar to serve as a temporary Air Force One for President Trump, prompting concerns in Washington over security, ethics, and possible foreign influence.
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  Comments Off on More than 26,000 NATO soldiers enhance defense on eastern flank with Exercise Griffin Lightning 25 0

  More than 26,000 NATO soldiers enhance defense on eastern flank with Exercise Griffin Lightning 25

  Europe, News May 23, 2025 , by IRIA

  NATO forces showcased their military prowess and unity through one of its most complex exercises to date, Griffin Lightning 25. Spanning four frontline nations, the exercise demonstrated high-readiness capabilities and unified defense along the eastern flank.
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  Comments Off on UK halts trade talks, EU reviews trade ties with Israel over Gaza war and aid blockade 0

  UK halts trade talks, EU reviews trade ties with Israel over Gaza war and aid blockade

  Europe, Middle East, News May 22, 2025 , by IRIA

  With the humanitarian crisis in Gaza intensifying and Israeli military actions drawing global condemnation, the UK has paused trade talks with Israel, while the EU is reassessing its broader political and economic ties, citing deep concerns over the ongoing Israeli military campaign in Gaza and alarming incident in the occupied West Bank.
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  Comments Off on Trump unveils $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system to defend US 0

  Trump unveils $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system to defend US

  News, US May 22, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump has formally announced the most ambitious missile defense initiative in American history: a $175 billion program dubbed the “Golden Dome,” aimed at shielding the United States from long-range missile threats.
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  Comments Off on Swift Response 25 showcases NATO’s airborne power and collective defense readiness 0

  Swift Response 25 showcases NATO’s airborne power and collective defense readiness

  Europe, News May 21, 2025 , by IRIA

  NATO Allies and partners began a collective military strength and readiness through the extensive Exercise Swift Response 25 in May 2025. Led by the United States, the multinational training operation would continue until May 31.

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