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The United States has temporarily paused a proposed $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan as Washington reviewsUS halts $14 billion arms sales to Taiwan amid Iran War
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed around 40 cooperation agreementsChina and Russia sign 40 agreements during Xi-Putin summit in Beijing
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Pakistan has deployed 8,000 of its troops, fighter jets, drones, and an advanced air defense system toPakistan deploys 8,000 troops, JF-17 jets and HQ-9 air defense systems to Saudi Arabia
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News May 19, 2026 -
The United Arab Emirates said on May 17, 2026, that a drone strike caused a fire near the Barakah NuclearUAE reports drone strike near nuclear plant as Iran War crisis intensifies
Middle East, News May 18, 2026 -
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 -
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held extensive high-level talks in BeijingTrump 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 -
Foreign ministers from the expanded BRICS bloc gathered in New Delhi on May 14-15, 2026, for high-levelBRICS foreign ministers meet in India amid Iran conflict and global economic concerns
Africa, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News May 15, 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














