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  Comments Off on Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian automobiles as US-Canada trade talks collapse 0

  Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian automobiles as US-Canada trade talks collapse

  Americas, News, US August 25, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts, and steel to 50% from January 1, 2027, escalating a trade dispute with Ottawa after negotiations between the two countries failed to produce a new agreement.
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  Comments Off on US Navy unveils AIM-424 Malice long-range missile to extend carrier air wing’s reach 0

  US Navy unveils AIM-424 Malice long-range missile to extend carrier air wing’s reach

  News, US August 24, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Navy has revealed the AIM-424 Malice, a next-generation long-range air-to-air missile designed to extend the defensive reach of American carrier strike groups.
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  Comments Off on European leaders gather in Kyiv to reaffirm support as Ukraine faces renewed Russian attacks 0

  European leaders gather in Kyiv to reaffirm support as Ukraine faces renewed Russian attacks

  Europe, News August 24, 2026 , by IRIA

  European leaders gathered in Kyiv on August 23, 2026, to reaffirm support for Ukraine as Russian attacks continued across the country and Ukrainian forces expanded their long-range strikes against Russian logistics and industrial infrastructure.
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  Comments Off on Taiwan proposes record $35 billion defense budget for 2027, marking 18% increase 0

  Taiwan proposes record $35 billion defense budget for 2027, marking 18% increase

  Asia-Pacific, News August 23, 2026 , by IRIA

  Taiwan has proposed an 18% increase in defense spending for 2027, taking the budget above $35 billion, as Taipei accelerates military modernization and seeks to deter China. The proposed budget would represent more than 3% of Taiwan’s GDP.
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  Comments Off on NATO commanders discuss Strait of Hormuz support outside Alliance framework 0

  NATO commanders discuss Strait of Hormuz support outside Alliance framework

  Europe, Middle East, News August 22, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, U.S. General Alexus Grynkewich, convened a meeting of interested allies' military leaders to assess how individual countries could contribute to efforts to maintain freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The Allies are discussing possible contributions to support freedom of navigation.
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  Comments Off on US and Jamaica sign military agreement to deepen joint security cooperation 0

  US and Jamaica sign military agreement to deepen joint security cooperation

  Americas, News, US August 22, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States and Jamaica signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) to strengthen military cooperation and joint efforts against criminal organizations and narco-terrorists in the Caribbean. The deal formalizes the conditions under which U.S. military personnel can temporarily operate in Jamaica for mutually agreed activities.
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  Comments Off on World leaders condemn Israel’s controversial E1 settlement plan in West Bank 0

  World leaders condemn Israel’s controversial E1 settlement plan in West Bank

  Europe, Middle East, News August 21, 2026 , by IRIA

  World leaders have condemned Israel’s decision to advance the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank, warning that the plan could fragment Palestinian territory and further undermine prospects for a two-state solution. The EU member countries urged Israel to immediately retract the plans and end settlement expansion...
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  Comments Off on US approves $4.5 billion sale of four KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft to Qatar 0

  US approves $4.5 billion sale of four KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft to Qatar

  Middle East, News, US August 21, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $4.5 billion sale of four KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft and related equipment to Qatar. The deal will significantly expand Doha’s ability to support long-range air operations and strengthen its interoperability with U.S. and allied forces.
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  Comments Off on South Korea and US scale back Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, raising alliance concerns 0

  South Korea and US scale back Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, raising alliance concerns

  Asia-Pacific, News August 20, 2026 , by IRIA

  South Korea and the United States have shortened and scaled back this year’s Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise following President Donald Trump’s order to reduce U.S.-South Korean military drills. Some combined field-training activities have also been reduced, canceled, or converted into simulations.
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  Comments Off on Syria rejects Israeli claims of Turkish military buildup after airstrikes 0

  Syria rejects Israeli claims of Turkish military buildup after airstrikes

  Middle East, News August 20, 2026 , by IRIA

  Syria has rejected Israel’s justification for striking the Abu Duhur airbase in northwestern Syria, saying there were no plans to establish a Turkish military base or permanent Turkish military presence at the facility. Israeli forces struck the Abu Duhur airbase on August 18, damaging runways and hangars but causing no casualties.

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