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Israel launched an extensive ground operation in Gaza on May 18, 2025, killing at least 140 Palestinians in what has become the single deadliest day since the war began in October 2023. -
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $580 million follow-on production contract to American defense manufacturer Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation, for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system for EA-18G Growler aircraft.US Navy awards $580 million contract for next-generation jammer system for EA-18G Growler aircraft
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The 34th Arab League Summit commenced on May 17, 2025, in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad. The humanitarian catastrophe and Israel’s unprecedented attack on Gaza are taking top priority on the agenda.34th Arab League Summit in Iraq dominates Israel’s war on Gaza and Syria issue
Middle East, News May 18, 2025 -
Diplomats from Iran and the three European signatories of the 2015 nuclear agreement, the UK, France, and Germany, collectively known as the E3, convened in Istanbul for the first time since the U.S. resumed indirect nuclear negotiations with Iran in April.Diplomats from Iran and European JCPOA signatories meet for nuclear talks
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High-level officials from Ukraine and Russia met in Istanbul on May 16, 2025, in the first direct peace negotiations since 2022. However, despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's repeated request to engage directly with Russian leadership, President Vladimir Putin did not travel to Turkey for a meeting with the Ukrainian leader.First Russia-Ukraine direct talks in three years yield little progress beyond prisoner swap
Europe, News May 17, 2025 -
Denmark’s military received four additional F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, completing more than half of its fleet and further strengthening its defense capabilities amid growing regional tensions and international obligations.Denmark receives four more F-35 stealth fighter jets from US amid delays
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NATO foreign ministers gathered in the Turkish resort city of Antalya on May 14–15 for a pivotal two-day informal meeting aimed at laying the groundwork for the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague in June 2025.NATO Foreign Ministers convene for informal meeting in preparations for NATO Summit 2025
Europe, News May 16, 2025 -
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus and a coalition of 15 Spanish defense and aerospace companies, collectively known as “Team Spain”, to explore cooperation on Spain’s future jet trainer program.Turkish Aerospace Industries teams up with Airbus and 15 Spanish companies for Spain’s future jet trainer program
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At a high-stakes Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit hosted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, U.S. President Donald Trump urged Gulf leaders to support renewed diplomacy with Iran, while also meeting Syria’s new President Ahmad al-Sharaa during his Middle East tour.Trump pushes for Gulf unity on Iran at GCC Summit, engages with Syrian leader in surprise move
Middle East, News, US May 15, 2025 -
French President Emmanuel Macron has signaled his openness to deploying French nuclear weapons in other European countries, proposing a pan-European arrangement like the American model of stationing nuclear-armed aircraft across allied territories.France’s Macron proposes deploying nuclear-armed planes in Europe, prompting immediate warning from Russia
Europe, News May 15, 2025























