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  Comments Off on US envoy Witkoff meets Putin as Trump urges Russia to “get moving” on Ukraine ceasefire 0

  US envoy Witkoff meets Putin as Trump urges Russia to “get moving” on Ukraine ceasefire

  Europe, News, US April 13, 2025 , by IRIA

  In a rare high-level diplomatic encounter, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on April 11, 2025, for more than four hours of talks focused on agreeing to a ceasefire as a step toward a possible peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on US deploys second aircraft carrier in Middle East as strikes against Houthis intensify 0

  US deploys second aircraft carrier in Middle East as strikes against Houthis intensify

  Middle East, News, US April 12, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. military has confirmed the deployment of a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, significantly boosting American naval presence in the region amid an ongoing campaign of air strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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  South Korea’s Hanwha partners with General Atomics to develop ship-operated military drone systems

  Asia-Pacific, News, US April 12, 2025 , by IRIA

  South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has started a strategic partnership with U.S.-based drone manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to jointly develop and produce cutting-edge ship-operated unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for international markets.
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  Comments Off on Trump pauses tariffs on allies after market meltdown but doubles down on China 0

  Trump pauses tariffs on allies after market meltdown but doubles down on China

  Asia-Pacific, News, US April 11, 2025 , by IRIA

  In a dramatic policy shift, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a temporary easing of the sweeping tariffs he had just imposed on dozens of countries, sending shockwaves to the global markets. The move came less than a day before the new tariffs were set to take effect.
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  Comments Off on Turkiye begins construction of three corvettes for Malaysian Navy 0

  Turkiye begins construction of three corvettes for Malaysian Navy

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 11, 2025 , by IRIA

  Turkish defense company STM hosted a keel-laying ceremony in Istanbul for three new corvettes being built for the Royal Malaysian Navy under the Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) Batch-2 program.
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  Comments Off on US to ‘take back’ Panama Canal from Chinese influence, Defense Secretary vows during visit 0

  US to ‘take back’ Panama Canal from Chinese influence, Defense Secretary vows during visit

  Americas, News, US April 10, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth declared on April 8, 2025, that the United States would "take back" the Panama Canal from Chinese influence. The statement came during a high-profile visit to Panama, where Hegseth held security talks with Panamanian officials and toured military sites.
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  Comments Off on Spanish Prime Minister visits Vietnam to bolster trade and defense ties amid US tarrif tensions 0

  Spanish Prime Minister visits Vietnam to bolster trade and defense ties amid US tarrif tensions

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 10, 2025 , by IRIA

  Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez embarked on his inaugural official visit to Vietnam on April 8, 2025, aiming to bolster economic and defense collaborations between the two nations. This visit comes at a pivotal moment as both countries grapple with substantial tariffs imposed by the U.S. administration under President Donald Trump.
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  Comments Off on Russian Soyuz spacecraft takes US astronaut to International Space Station 0

  Russian Soyuz spacecraft takes US astronaut to International Space Station

  Europe, News, US April 9, 2025 , by IRIA

  A Russian Soyuz spacecraft rocket successfully delivered one American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on April 8, 2025. The event marks a powerful demonstration of sustained U.S.-Russia cooperation despite geopolitical tensions.
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  Comments Off on US Navy commissions nuclear-powered fast-attack advanced submarine USS Iowa 0

  US Navy commissions nuclear-powered fast-attack advanced submarine USS Iowa

  News, US April 9, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Navy has commissioned its 24th Virginia-class newest nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine USS Iowa (SSN 797). The submarine entered service after a ceremony held at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, on April 5, 2025.
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  Comments Off on Greece announces $27 billion military modernization plan focused on high-tech warfare 0

  Greece announces $27 billion military modernization plan focused on high-tech warfare

  Europe, News April 8, 2025 , by IRIA

  Greece has unveiled a comprehensive $27 billion military modernization plan set to unfold over the next decade. This ambitious initiative aims to transition the Hellenic Armed Forces into a technologically advanced and network-centric force, aligning with contemporary warfare demands.

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