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Global military spending hits record high at $2.9 trillion in 2025 as Europe and Asia drive growth
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US April 28, 2026 , by IRIA
5 minute read Global military expenditure reached approximately $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking the 11th
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Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships arrive for naval drills in South Africa
Africa, Asia-Pacific, News January 10, 2026 , by IRIA
Chinese, Russian, and Iranian warships arrived in South Africa on January 9, 2026, for a week-long series
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US conducts airstrikes against ISIS-linked militants in Nigeria
Africa, News, US December 27, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States carried out airstrikes against militants linked to the Islamic State group in northwestern
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Pakistan signs $4 billion arms deal with Libya’s eastern forces, including JF-17 fighter jets
Africa, Asia-Pacific, News December 24, 2025 , by IRIA
Pakistan has reached a defense deal worth more than $4 billion to sell military equipment to Libya’s
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Nigeria to buy 24 M-346FA jets and 10 AW-109 helicopters from Italy in $1.4 billion deal
Africa, Europe, News December 20, 2025 , by IRIA
Nigeria is nearing the completion of its planned acquisition of 24 Italian-built M-346FA light fighter
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US Air Force concludes B-52H Stratofortress mission in Europe following joint training with Allies
Europe, News, US November 26, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers departed Spain to return to Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana,
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G20 Highlights: Johannesburg Summit focuses on climate, energy, AI and sustainable development amid US boycott
Africa, Europe, News November 25, 2025 , by IRIA
The 2025 Johannesburg G20 Summit, the first ever hosted on African soil, saw world leaders advance an
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Trump says US would boycott G20 summit in South Africa over white ‘genocide’ claims
Africa, News, US November 9, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that no American officials will attend this month’s G20 summit
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Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over alleged Christian killings
Africa, News, US November 4, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump instructed the Pentagon to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria,
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China deploys new naval fleet for escort missions in Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia
Asia-Pacific, News October 13, 2025 , by IRIA
China dispatched a new naval fleet from the eastern port city of Qingdao to the Gulf of Aden and the