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The United Arab Emirates said on May 17, 2026, that a drone strike caused a fire near the Barakah Nuclear -
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest and most advanced aircraft carrier, returned to Naval StationUSS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier returns home after 326-day deployment supporting Iran War and Venezuela operations
News, US May 18, 2026 -
India and UAE signed a series of major agreements on defense, energy, shipping, and investment duringIndia signs defense and energy deals with UAE amid growing regional tensions
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News May 16, 2026 -
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted extensive military exercises in and aroundIran’s IRGC conducts anti-invasion military drills in Tehran
Middle East, News May 14, 2026 -
The Pentagon said May 12, 2026, that the United States has spent an estimated $29 billion on the ongoingPentagon seeks additional funding as cost of Iran War increases to $29 billion
Middle East, News, US May 13, 2026 -
Russian President Vladimir Putin presided over the Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9, 2026, but unlikeRussian President Putin presides over Victory Day parade, hints openness for talks with Ukraine
Europe, News May 11, 2026 -
Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gathered in Cebu City, Philippines, onASEAN leaders meet at annual summit in Philippines amid energy, economic fallout from Iran war
Asia-Pacific, News May 9, 2026 -
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on May 6, 2026, for an official visitIran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi visits China ahead of Trump-Xi talks in Beijing
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on May 5, 2026, that the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S.US says ceasefire with Iran holds as Strait of Hormuz firing continues, deepening shipping crisis
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Iran has submitted a 14-point proposal to the U.S. aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, according toIran submits 14-point plan to US to end war as Trump signals skepticism over proposal
Middle East, News, US May 4, 2026














