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  Comments Off on UAE reports drone strike near nuclear plant as Iran War crisis intensifies 0

  UAE reports drone strike near nuclear plant as Iran War crisis intensifies

  Middle East, News May 18, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United Arab Emirates said on May 17, 2026, that a drone strike caused a fire near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, calling the incident a “dangerous escalation” as tensions across the Gulf continue to rise amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
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  Comments Off on USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier returns home after 326-day deployment supporting Iran War and Venezuela operations 0

  USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier returns home after 326-day deployment supporting Iran War and Venezuela operations

  News, US May 18, 2026 , by IRIA

  The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest and most advanced aircraft carrier, returned to Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, after an 11-month deployment that became the longest operational deployment for a U.S. carrier strike group since the Vietnam War.
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  Comments Off on US conducts joint operation with Nigeria to kill senior ISIS leader 0

  US conducts joint operation with Nigeria to kill senior ISIS leader

  Africa, News, US May 17, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States and Nigeria said their forces killed Abu-Bilal Al Minuki on May 16, 2026, during a joint military operation. The senior Islamic State (IS) leader described by U.S. President Donald Trump as the “second in command of ISIS globally” and “the most active terrorist in the world.”
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  Comments Off on CIA Director visits Cuba as US pushes for security cooperation and political change 0

  CIA Director visits Cuba as US pushes for security cooperation and political change

  Americas, News, US May 17, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States has renewed diplomatic engagement with Cuba after CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Havana for high-level talks with senior Cuban officials, including the grandson of former Cuban leader Raul Castro.
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  Comments Off on India signs defense and energy deals with UAE amid growing regional tensions 0

  India signs defense and energy deals with UAE amid growing regional tensions

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News May 16, 2026 , by IRIA

  India and UAE signed a series of major agreements on defense, energy, shipping, and investment during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE on May 15, 2026, as both countries moved to strengthen ties amid ongoing tensions linked to the Iran war.
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  Comments Off on Norway cancels Kongsberg’s missile export deal to Malaysia, sparking diplomatic protest from Kuala Lumpur 0

  Norway cancels Kongsberg’s missile export deal to Malaysia, sparking diplomatic protest from Kuala Lumpur

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News May 16, 2026 , by IRIA

  Norway has canceled export licenses tied to a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) deal with Malaysia, blocking delivery of key naval weapons and triggering strong objections from Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia has called the move a breach of contract and trust in defense partnerships.
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  Comments Off on Trump and Xi hold high-level talks in Beijing as historic US-China summit focuses on trade and global security 0

  Trump and Xi hold high-level talks in Beijing as historic US-China summit focuses on trade and global security

  Asia-Pacific, News, US May 15, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held extensive high-level talks in Beijing on May 14, 2026, during Trump’s state visit to China, as both countries sought to stabilize relations while addressing major global and regional issues, including trade, Taiwan, Iran, and technology cooperation.
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  Comments Off on BRICS foreign ministers meet in India amid Iran conflict and global economic concerns 0

  BRICS foreign ministers meet in India amid Iran conflict and global economic concerns

  Africa, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News May 15, 2026 , by IRIA

  Foreign ministers from the expanded BRICS bloc gathered in New Delhi on May 14-15, 2026, for high-level talks overshadowed by the ongoing conflict involving Iran, rising tensions in West Asia, and growing concerns over global economic stability.
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  Comments Off on Iran’s IRGC conducts anti-invasion military drills in Tehran 0

  Iran’s IRGC conducts anti-invasion military drills in Tehran

  Middle East, News May 14, 2026 , by IRIA

  Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted extensive military exercises in and around Tehran, focusing on anti-helicopter warfare, urban combat readiness, and rapid-response capabilities, according to Iranian state media reports.
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  Comments Off on Turkiye eases trade restrictions with Armenia amid normalization efforts 0

  Turkiye eases trade restrictions with Armenia amid normalization efforts

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News May 14, 2026 , by IRIA

  Turkiye has lifted restrictions on direct trade with Armenia in what officials described as another step toward improving relations between the two neighboring countries after decades of tensions and closed borders.

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