Israeli PM office tweeted this and then deleted it.

Canada is in advanced talks to join an EU defense initiative, aiming to boost European military manufacturing and reduce reliance on the U.S.

Source: NYT

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

Zelensky:

Additional F-16s have arrived in Ukraine.

Russians falsely claimed they shot down an F-16 over Sumy—this is not true.

However, several new F-16s have indeed arrived in Ukraine.

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 Beijing’s 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.

Beijing’s mineral supply chains are a critical point of geopolitical leverage in its trade and tech war with the US.

Source: FT

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 Domański 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

M23 rebels have entered the outskirts of Walikale, a town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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 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,” the US official said.

The dispute underscores a growing rivalry between Arab states over who will influence Gaza’s governance and reconstruction.

Egypt and the UAE both support Mohammed Dahlan, an exiled Fatah figure, but they disagree on Hamas' role in Gaza’s future.

Source: MEE

Would Americans support war against China? A new study reveals a divided public opinion—many 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:

• 51% support a counterstrike against China if no U.S. sailors were killed.
• 57% support a counterstrike if U.S. soldiers were killed.
• Republicans are more hawkish, with 60% supporting a counterstrike even with no casualties, increasing to 67% if U.S. deaths occur.
• 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:

• 81% of Americans have an unfavorable view of Iran; many support military action if Iran attacks Israel.
• 86% of Americans view Russia unfavorably, including 88% of Republicans, despite Trump’s previous pro-Russia stance.
• 2024 YouGov poll: Republicans are three times more likely to support defending a NATO ally if attacked.

Source: Foreign Affairs

BIG: Sudan's Army is close to taking control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the two-year-old war that threatens to split the country.

Source: Sudan State TV

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, János Bóka.

"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

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.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu presents U.S. Sen. John Fetterman with a 'silver pager,' a nod to Israel's attack on Lebanon last summer.

Fetterman responds:

When that story broke, I was like, 'Oh, I love it. I love it.'

France is set to distribute a "survival manual" to all households to help citizens prepare for emergencies, including war.

The 20-page booklet, expected to be delivered before summer if approved.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb:

The only real solution to deter Moscow is to militarize Ukraine to its teeth.

Georgetown researcher Badar Khan Suri was abducted by masked DHS agents who informed him that his visa had been revoked.

Now facing deportation under the same immigration law provision used against Mahmoud Khalil, Suri—an Indian national on a student visa and married to a U.S. citizen—has not been accused or charged with a crime.

His lawyer's petition to halt the deportation argues that the case hinges on his wife's alleged "ties with Hamas" and her past affiliation with Al Jazeera.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick:

I think if you want to learn something on this show tonight, buy Tesla.

It’s unbelievable that this guy’s stock is this cheap. It’ll never be this cheap again.

Yemen’s Houthis launched a ballistic missile toward Israel, targeting Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv.

Israeli Air Force intercepted it before it entered Israeli airspace.

This marks the second such attack in two days.