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  Comments Off on China’s top diplomat Wang Yi travels to Europe to strengthen ties and address global challenges 0

  China’s top diplomat Wang Yi travels to Europe to strengthen ties and address global challenges

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 16, 2025 , by IRIA

  Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has embarked on a significant diplomatic tour across Europe, aiming to strengthen China's ties with key European nations and articulate its stance on pressing global issues. Wang Yi's itinerary included visits to the United Kingdom, Germany, and Ireland.
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  Comments Off on India’s Modi meets Trump in Washington to discuss trade, immigration, and military ties 0

  India’s Modi meets Trump in Washington to discuss trade, immigration, and military ties

  Asia-Pacific, News, US February 15, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House on February 13, 2025. While emphasizing friendship and cooperation with New Delhi, Trump made it clear that India would not be exempt from his aggressive trade policies and higher tariffs.
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  Japan orders 17 units of CH-47 Chinook Block II helicopters from Boeing

  Asia-Pacific, News February 15, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) ordered 17 CH-47 Block II Chinook helicopters from Boeing on February 13, 2025. The helicopters will be co-produced by Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) in Japan.
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  Comments Off on Erdogan strengthens Turkiye’s defense and trade partnerships during visits to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Pakistan 0

  Erdogan strengthens Turkiye’s defense and trade partnerships during visits to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Pakistan

  Asia-Pacific, News February 14, 2025 , by IRIA

  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has wrapped up a three-nation tour across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Pakistan from February 10-13, 2025. The visit focused on reinforcing Turkey’s defense and trade relations with key Asian partners, aiming to strengthen strategic cooperation in both sectors.
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  Comments Off on US defense chief declares Ukraine membership “unrealistic” during first visit to NATO headquarters 0

  US defense chief declares Ukraine membership “unrealistic” during first visit to NATO headquarters

  Europe, News, US February 14, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made his first visit to the NATO headquarters on February 12, 2025, to address the general assembly of NATO defense chiefs. The visit comes at a time when allies are desperately waiting for clarity from the new Trump administration on the military and financial support for Ukraine.
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  Trump says he and Putin agree to begin negotiations on ending war in Ukraine

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

  U.S. President Donald Trump said that he had a “lengthy and highly productive” phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin in which they agreed to “start negotiations” toward ending Russia’s war with Ukraine. The two leaders also agreed to meet in person, Trump said
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  Comments Off on US, UK, Australian and Canadian air forces conduct combat readiness missions 0

  US, UK, Australian and Canadian air forces conduct combat readiness missions

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

  The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center launched Bamboo Eagle, a joint exercise bringing together the U.S. Air Force and allied forces from the Royal UK Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and for the first time, the Royal Canadian Air Force.
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  Comments Off on Pakistan’s multinational exercise AMAN-25 brings together 60 nations to strengthen maritime cooperation 0

  Pakistan’s multinational exercise AMAN-25 brings together 60 nations to strengthen maritime cooperation

  Asia-Pacific, News February 12, 2025 , by IRIA

  More than 60 countries came together to participate in Pakistan’s biennial multinational naval exercise AMAN-25, held from February 7-11, in Arabian Sea off the coast of Karachi. The exercise was aimed at strengthening maritime security and cooperation.
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  Comments Off on NATO Military Committee Chief reviews production of long-range weapons during Ukraine visit 0

  NATO Military Committee Chief reviews production of long-range weapons during Ukraine visit

  Europe, News February 12, 2025 , by IRIA

  NATO Military Committee Chair Admiral Cavo Dragone visited Ukraine on his first official foreign visit after taking the post. Admiral Dragone met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and reviewed the production of Ukraine's long-range weapons during his two-day visit.
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  Comments Off on German forces to get hundreds of high-tech Infantry Systems in $3.2 billion deal with Rheinmetall 0

  German forces to get hundreds of high-tech Infantry Systems in $3.2 billion deal with Rheinmetall

  Europe, News February 11, 2025 , by IRIA

  German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH received the largest framework contract of €3.1 billion ($3.2 billion) from the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) to provide high-tech Infantry Systems.

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