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EU opens door for Canada to become first “Associate Member”
Americas, Europe, News September 17, 2026 , by IRIA
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening the door for Canada to become
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BRICS leaders gather in India, urge restraint in Middle East, back global trade and energy flows
Asia-Pacific, News September 13, 2026 , by IRIA
BRICS leaders called for “maximum restraint” over escalating tensions in the Middle East while urging
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Qatar and China deepen strategic ties as Iran war disrupts Strait of Hormuz
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News September 9, 2026 , by IRIA
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani completed a two-day
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India and Belgium deepen defense ties with rocket, ammunition and maritime production cooperation
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News September 5, 2026 , by IRIA
India and Belgium have agreed to significantly expand defense and industrial cooperation, including the
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Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Cairo as China deepens strategic ties with Egypt
Africa, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News September 3, 2026 , by IRIA
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Cairo for talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, as
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SCO leaders gather in Kyrgyzstan for annual summit as bloc marks 25 years of regional cooperation
Asia-Pacific, News September 1, 2026 , by IRIA
Leaders from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member and partner states have gathered in Bishkek,
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Armenia announces plans to apply for EU membership despite Russia’s warnings of consequences
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News August 26, 2026 , by IRIA
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on August 25, 2026, that his government is preparing to
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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,
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy makes first trip to Serbia as Belgrade seeks closer ties with Ukraine and EU
Europe, News August 9, 2026 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first official visit to Serbia on August 7-8, 2026,
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Rubio and Wang Yi hold high-level talks on sidelines of ASEAN meeting to manage US-China differences
Asia-Pacific, News, US July 23, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held high-level talks on the