White House:
Trump told Zelensky that American ownership of power plants in Ukraine would be the best protection for that infrastructure.
Trump told Zelensky that American ownership of power plants in Ukraine would be the best protection for that infrastructure.
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Trump told Zelensky that the US is ready to help manage electric and nuclear power plants in Ukraine.
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Hungaryโs Orban:
I remain opposed to the EU providing more funding to Ukraine.
I remain opposed to the EU providing more funding to Ukraine.
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Danish MP Rasmus Jarlov:
As a decision-maker in Denmarkโs F-35 purchase, I regret it.
The U.S. can disable them simply by cutting off spare parts. They are willing to harm allies like Canada and could one day threaten Denmarkโdemanding Greenland and risking our security.
Buying American weapons is a risk we canโt afford. As we invest in defense, we must avoid U.S. arms, and I urge our allies to do the same.
As a decision-maker in Denmarkโs F-35 purchase, I regret it.
The U.S. can disable them simply by cutting off spare parts. They are willing to harm allies like Canada and could one day threaten Denmarkโdemanding Greenland and risking our security.
Buying American weapons is a risk we canโt afford. As we invest in defense, we must avoid U.S. arms, and I urge our allies to do the same.
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Qatargate Scandal in Israel
Reports claim that aides to PM Netanyahu received Qatari funds.
The probe, led by Attorney General Baharav-Miara and the Shin Bet, focuses on ties between Netanyahuโs office and Qatar.
Key figures include Eli Feldstein, who allegedly got money via a Qatar-linked lobbyist.
Netanyahu denies involvement, calling it a โfake scandal.โ
The case has fueled political tensions, including Netanyahuโs move to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.
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Clash Report
Israeli military says forces re-extended their control to the center of Netzarim axis.
Israeli army tanks entered the Netzarim corridor. Two brigades of the Israeli army began deploying tanks and armoured vehicles in the Netzarim corridor.
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A French researcher traveling to the U.S. for a conference was denied entry after a border agent searched his phone and found comments critical of President Trump.
Source: Le Figaro
Source: Le Figaro
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Zelensky:
Additional F-16s have arrived in Ukraine.
Russians falsely claimed they shot down an F-16 over Sumyโthis is not true.
However, several new F-16s have indeed arrived in Ukraine.
Additional F-16s have arrived in Ukraine.
Russians falsely claimed they shot down an F-16 over Sumyโthis is not true.
However, several new F-16s have indeed arrived in Ukraine.
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China raises state funding for strategic minerals amid US trade war
China boosts state support for domestic mineral exploration to achieve resource self-sufficiency amid US competition. Over half of provincial governments increase subsidies. US President Trump prioritizes domestic mining to reduce reliance on China.
In an effort to loosen Beijingโs dominance over the sector, US President Donald Trump has prioritised domestic mining since his return to the White House in January, as well as access to critical minerals abroad, including in Greenland, Ukraine and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Beijingโs mineral supply chains are a critical point of geopolitical leverage in its trade and tech war with the US.
Source: FT
China boosts state support for domestic mineral exploration to achieve resource self-sufficiency amid US competition. Over half of provincial governments increase subsidies. US President Trump prioritizes domestic mining to reduce reliance on China.
In an effort to loosen Beijingโs dominance over the sector, US President Donald Trump has prioritised domestic mining since his return to the White House in January, as well as access to critical minerals abroad, including in Greenland, Ukraine and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Beijingโs mineral supply chains are a critical point of geopolitical leverage in its trade and tech war with the US.
Source: FT
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Poland and the UK are exploring joint defense spending initiatives to enhance military production and efficiency amid growing security concerns in Europe.
Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domaลski emphasizes collaboration with the UK, EU, and NATO partners to strengthen defense capabilities.
Discussions include joint procurement strategies and funding mechanisms. The UK is also leading efforts to support Ukraine through a coalition of military planners.
Source: FT
Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domaลski emphasizes collaboration with the UK, EU, and NATO partners to strengthen defense capabilities.
Discussions include joint procurement strategies and funding mechanisms. The UK is also leading efforts to support Ukraine through a coalition of military planners.
Source: FT
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The UAE is pressuring the Trump administration to reject Egypt's post-war plan for Gaza, which has been endorsed by the Arab League. US diplomats are worried that the UAE's opposition is damaging US interests in the region.
The dispute underscores a growing rivalry between Arab states over who will influence Gazaโs governance and reconstruction.
Egypt and the UAE both support Mohammed Dahlan, an exiled Fatah figure, but they disagree on Hamas' role in Gazaโs future.
Source: MEE
โThe UAE could not be the lone state opposing the Arab League plan when it was agreed, but they are trashing it with the Trump administration,โ the US official said.
The dispute underscores a growing rivalry between Arab states over who will influence Gazaโs governance and reconstruction.
Egypt and the UAE both support Mohammed Dahlan, an exiled Fatah figure, but they disagree on Hamas' role in Gazaโs future.
Source: MEE
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Would Americans support war against China? A new study reveals a divided public opinionโmany favor military action if China attacks U.S. forces, but most prefer a reduced global footprint. Despite Trump's isolationist rhetoric, his administration maintains a hardline stance on China. The survey shows Republicans are more likely to support military retaliation, while Democrats remain cautious.
Conditional Support for Military Retaliation Against China:
Likelihood of Retaliation Against Other Adversaries:
Source: Foreign Affairs
Conditional Support for Military Retaliation Against China:
โข 51% support a counterstrike against China if no U.S. sailors were killed.
โข 57% support a counterstrike if U.S. soldiers were killed.
โข Republicans are more hawkish, with 60% supporting a counterstrike even with no casualties, increasing to 67% if U.S. deaths occur.
โข Democrats are more cautious, with 50% supporting retaliation with no casualties, rising to 57% if American personnel are killed.
Likelihood of Retaliation Against Other Adversaries:
โข 81% of Americans have an unfavorable view of Iran; many support military action if Iran attacks Israel.
โข 86% of Americans view Russia unfavorably, including 88% of Republicans, despite Trumpโs previous pro-Russia stance.
โข 2024 YouGov poll: Republicans are three times more likely to support defending a NATO ally if attacked.
Source: Foreign Affairs
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Hungary is increasingly defying EU unity by seeking to establish Ukraine as a "buffer zone" between Russia and Europe, according to Hungary's EU Minister, Jรกnos Bรณka.
"We do not see the security of Europe in the integration of Ukraine into defence systems, but we see the need for a buffer zone between Russia and European defence structures, which serves the interests of both Russia and Europe."
Source: FT
"We do not see the security of Europe in the integration of Ukraine into defence systems, but we see the need for a buffer zone between Russia and European defence structures, which serves the interests of both Russia and Europe."
Source: FT
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U.S. Secretary of State Rubio:
President Trump is prepared to do whatever it takes to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
If President Trump decides to take action to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, we have the capability to do so.
President Trump is prepared to do whatever it takes to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
If President Trump decides to take action to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, we have the capability to do so.
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