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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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Colombian military aircraft crash kills at least 66 people, injures dozens
Americas, News March 24, 2026 , by IRIA
A military transport aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in southern Colombia on March 23, 2026, killing
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US President Trump hosts Colombian President Petro amid sharp rhetoric and regional tensions
Americas, News, US February 4, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House this week,
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US Secretary of State Rubio faces Senate scrutiny on Venezuela policy, declines to rule out future military action
News, US January 29, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers that the Trump administration is prepared to use additional
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China and Brazil underscore Global South support for UN as Xi and Lula hold phone talks
Americas, Asia-Pacific, News January 24, 2026 , by IRIA
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva reaffirmed their shared
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Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president as Maduro appears in US federal court
Americas, News, US January 7, 2026 , by IRIA
Delcy Rodriguez was formally sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president on January 6, 2026, assuming
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UN Security Council convenes emergency session after US military action in Venezuela
Americas, News, US January 6, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held an emergency session on January 5, 2026, following a
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Trump says US will run Venezuela, control its oil reserves after military operation and capture of Maduro
Americas, News, US January 4, 2026 , by IRIA
Trump said the US would run Venezuela until a “judicious transition” can happen and tap the country’s
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Brazil Navy receives third Scorpene-class submarine, advancing construction of fourth unit
Americas, News December 2, 2025 , by IRIA
Brazil marked a series of major milestones in its Submarine Development Program (PROSUB) as it received
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US holds joint military exercise with Trinidad and Tobago, ramping up military presence around Venezuela
News, US November 17, 2025 , by IRIA
The U.S. Marine Corps forces begin joint training exercises with Trinidad and Tobago on November 16,