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Vietnam becomes 10th BRICS partner country
Vietnam officially joined BRICS as its 10th partner country, announced the Brazilian Foreign Ministry.
U.S. and UAE join forces to boost defense technology innovation
Reuters
On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the UAE’s Tawazun Council signed a deal to strengthen defense cooperation and develop new technologies.
The agreement, a memorandum of understanding, aims to deepen ties between the two countries’ defense sectors by working together on advanced tech solutions and speeding up the use of commercial innovations in the military.
DIU Director Doug Beck said the partnership will build a global network, combining government and private expertise to stay ahead of future threats.
The collaboration will include joint prize challenges to solve shared military needs and give startups access to labs and testing spaces. It also focuses on sharing knowledge, attracting private investment, and growing defense tech industries in both countries.
This move supports the broader U.S.-UAE Major Defense Partnership announced recently and reflects goals from the President’s trip to the region to boost strategic alliances.
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Germany pushes for Iran-Israel de-escalation during Gulf talks
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul continued his urgent Middle East tour with stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as Berlin seeks to help de-escalate the growing conflict between Iran and Israel.
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Azerbaijan says it won’t allow its land to be used in attacks
Azerbaijan will not permit any country to use its territory to strike a third party, including Iran, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov tells his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in a phone call on Saturday.
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Gunmen kill over 100 in Nigeria's Benue State
At least 100 people were killed in an overnight attack by gunmen in the town of Yelwata, in Nigeria’s Benue State, according to Amnesty International.
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Israel under missile attack from Iran and Yemen
Millions of Israelis are taking cover as air raid sirens sound across the country following a coordinated wave of missile and drone attacks from Iran and Yemen, according to the Israeli military. Twelve people were injured.
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