IRIA News

• 

  Comments Off on UK Prime Minister Starmer pledges 2.3% increase in defense budget ahead of his US trip 0

  UK Prime Minister Starmer pledges 2.3% increase in defense budget ahead of his US trip

  Europe, News February 27, 2025 , by IRIA

  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to significantly increase the United Kingdom's defense spending, aiming to reach 3% of GDP in the coming years. The decision came on the eve of his crucial meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington.
• 

  Comments Off on US sides with Russia in opposing UN resolution condemning invasion of Ukraine 0

  US sides with Russia in opposing UN resolution condemning invasion of Ukraine

  Europe, News, US February 26, 2025 , by IRIA

  In a stunning shift from long-standing policy, the United States sided with Russia on February 25, 2025, in votes on two United Nations resolutions on Ukraine, including the resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine.
• 

  Comments Off on US President Trump meets France’s Macron to discuss Ukraine war and future of transatlantic relations 0

  US President Trump meets France’s Macron to discuss Ukraine war and future of transatlantic relations

  Europe, News, US February 26, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron met at the White House on February 24, 2025. The meeting showcased the difference of opinion between the two leaders in their approaches to resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
• 

  Comments Off on Belgian frigate joins NATO’s maritime security mission in Baltic Sea 0

  Belgian frigate joins NATO’s maritime security mission in Baltic Sea

  Europe, News February 26, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Belgian frigate Louise-Marie joined the NATO mission in the Baltic Sea aimed at enhancing deterrence operations and conducting joint exercises with NATO partners in the Baltic Sea and near the Russian border.
• 

  Comments Off on Japan and Philippines defense ministers agree to enhance military ties and technology cooperation 0

  Japan and Philippines defense ministers agree to enhance military ties and technology cooperation

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

  Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. held Defense Ministerial Meeting in Makati, on February 24, 2025. Both sides announced the launch of a “strategic dialogue” and a “high-level framework” for defense equipment and technology cooperation.
• 

  Comments Off on US airstrike in Syria kill senior leader of Al-Qaeda affiliate Hurras al-Din 0

  US airstrike in Syria kill senior leader of Al-Qaeda affiliate Hurras al-Din

  Middle East, News, US February 25, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted a precision airstrike in Northwest Syria on February 21, 2025, killing a senior leader of Hurras al-Din (HaD), a terrorist organization and an affiliate of Al-Qaeda.
• 

  Comments Off on German Elections 2025: Merz set to become new chancellor; far-right surges to historic high 0

  German Elections 2025: Merz set to become new chancellor; far-right surges to historic high

  Europe, News February 24, 2025 , by IRIA

  Friedrich Merz’s center-right conservative party coalition, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU) secured the highest vote share of 28.5% during German national elections in 2025. The far-right political party also peaked in approval rates for the first time since World War II.
• 

  1 Comment on UAE awards $6.8 billion in defense contracts during IDEX and NAVEX 2025 0

  UAE awards $6.8 billion in defense contracts during IDEX and NAVEX 2025

  Middle East, News February 24, 2025 , by IRIA

  The International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) and Naval Defense Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2025, held in Abu Dhabi, saw the UAE award defense contracts worth $6.85 billion, with 68% of the deals going to local companies.
• 

  Comments Off on Israel deploys tanks in West Bank and suspends release of 600 Palestinians after Hamas frees 6 Israeli hostages 0

  Israel deploys tanks in West Bank and suspends release of 600 Palestinians after Hamas frees 6 Israeli hostages

  Middle East, News February 23, 2025 , by IRIA

  Israel is delaying the release of about 600 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, citing a "degrading" handover ceremony organized by Hamas in Gaza, following the release of six Israeli hostages earlier in the day.
• 

  Comments Off on Arab leaders meet in Riyadh to counter Trump’s Gaza plan and discuss reconstruction 0

  Arab leaders meet in Riyadh to counter Trump’s Gaza plan and discuss reconstruction

  Middle East, News February 23, 2025 , by IRIA

  Prominent leaders of the Arab world convened in Riyadh on February 21, 2025, to devise a strategy for the post-war reconstruction of Gaza, aiming to counter U.S. President Trump’s controversial proposal for the United States to "take over" the Palestinian territory and forcibly relocate its residents.

Regions