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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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Taiwan finalizes $6.6 billion arms deals with US, expands joint ammunition production
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 25, 2026 , by IRIA
Taiwan has signed six major arms procurement agreements with the United States, worth a combined $6.6
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China’s Xi holds phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Salman to discuss Middle East crisis
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 21, 2026 , by IRIA
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call on April 20,
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US, Philippines launch largest-ever Balikatan drills as China warns against ‘division and confrontation’
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 21, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States and the Philippines began their largest-ever joint military exercises on April 20,
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US President Trump claims China will not arm Iran, vows to ‘permanently’ open Strait of Hormuz
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News, US April 16, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “permanently opening” the Strait of Hormuz and claimed that
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Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov visits Beijing to coordinate with China on Iran war
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 15, 2026 , by IRIA
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Beijing on April 14, 2026, to conduct high-level talks
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Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez urges China to play a greater role in global affairs during Beijing visit
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 14, 2026 , by IRIA
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on China to take on a greater role in global affairs, including
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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Pyongyang to bolster ties with North Korea
Asia-Pacific, News April 10, 2026 , by IRIA
China has moved to reinforce its strategic relationship with North Korea, as Chinese Foreign Minister
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China and Pakistan announce five-point plan to push Middle East ceasefire
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 2, 2026 , by IRIA
China and Pakistan have jointly announced a five-point initiative aimed at restoring peace and stability
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Trump presses Japan on Strait of Hormuz security in high-stakes talks with Prime Minister Takaichi
Asia-Pacific, News, US March 21, 2026 , by IRIA
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on March 19,