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With the humanitarian crisis in Gaza intensifying and Israeli military actions drawing global condemnation, -
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for two hours on May 19, 2025,Trump says Russia–Ukraine ceasefire talks to begin immediately after call with Putin
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Israel launched an extensive ground operation in Gaza on May 18, 2025, killing at least 140 PalestiniansIsrael launches ground operation in Gaza, killing at least 140 Palestinians in deadliest day since start of war
Middle East, News May 19, 2025 -
The 34th Arab League Summit commenced on May 17, 2025, in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad. The humanitarian34th Arab League Summit in Iraq dominates Israel’s war on Gaza and Syria issue
Middle East, News May 18, 2025 -
High-level officials from Ukraine and Russia met in Istanbul on May 16, 2025, in the first direct peaceFirst Russia-Ukraine direct talks in three years yield little progress beyond prisoner swap
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Ankara to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoğanNATO chief Rutte visits Turkiye to meet Erdogan, hails Ankara as ‘staunch and capable ally’
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Taiwan conducted its first live-fire test of the U.S.-supplied High Mobility Artillery Rocket SystemTaiwan conducts first live-fire drills of US-supplied HIMARS
Asia-Pacific, News May 13, 2025 -
Russian President Putin has proposed a resumption of direct peace negotiations with Ukraine, to be heldPutin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine, but rejects the ceasefire precondition
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Leaders from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Poland convened on May 10, 2025, in Kyiv to pressEuropean leaders meet Zelenskyy in Ukraine to press Russia for 30-day ceasefire
Europe, News May 11, 2025 -
Denmark announced it will allocate $935 million to Ukraine's defense sector in 2025. The aid comes fromDenmark to spend $935 million from Russia’s frozen assets to develop Ukraine’s defense sector
Europe, News May 11, 2025














