Trump:

Signal could be a defective platform, it's not very good.

Mike Waltz has taken responsibility.

Trump:

US strikes on Yemen were successful.

Houthis want peace now.

Trump says if the U.S. isn’t in Greenland, it can’t have security.

NEW: Reporters from Der Spiegel found the personal phone numbers, emails, and even passwords of senior Trump officials—including Mike Waltz, Tulsi Gabbard, and Pete Hegseth—using public search tools and leaked data.

Many of the details are still active and linked to apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Signal.

NEW: Overnight, an Israeli airstrike in Jabalia, northern Gaza, killed Hamas spokesman Abdul Latif al-Qanou, as reported by Palestinian media.

NEW: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday morning in Beijing, according to a media pool report.

They shook hands in front of large French and Chinese flags before entering a meeting room for discussions at Beijing's Diaoyutai State Guesthouse.

Taiwan ramps up defense readiness with mass civilian drills and increased military spending to counter China. President Lai pledges 3% of GDP for defense, but the US wants more commitment.

President Lai Ching-te is boosting defense efforts, including:

• Raising defense spending from 2.5% to 3% of GDP by 2026
• Proposing US$10 billion in new US arms purchases
• Reinstating military trials in peacetime
• Tightening cross-Strait controls and cracking down on Chinese infiltration

Source: FT

North Korea sent around 3,000 additional troops to Russia in January and February in continued support for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine, South Korea’s military said in its latest assessment.

Source: AP

After war in Gaza began, countries like the U.S., UK, and Italy restricted arms exports to pressure Israel diplomatically. In response, Israel’s domestic arms industry surged, producing more weapons than ever.

Israel now plans to increase weapons exports, including to former embargoing countries - especially EU members.

Source: Bloomberg

North Korea's copy of American HALE-class Global Hawk UAV: Saetbyol-4 (샛별-4), also known as Morning Star-4.

While its exact performance metrics are unclear, it is believed to be used for strategic reconnaissance purposes.

FBI Launches Task Force to Probe Tesla Attacks

The FBI has set up a task force to investigate recent attacks on Tesla showrooms and charging stations across the U.S., calling them acts of domestic terrorism.

Over 48 incidents reported this month; at least seven under federal investigation.

Task force includes agents from the FBI, ATF, and Counterterrorism Division.

FBI Director Kash Patel vowed to pursue those responsible.

U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) says Iran can now produce weapons-grade uranium in under 7 days—a sharp drop from the previous 10–15 day estimate.

Tehran is expanding its nuclear program, stockpiling enriched uranium, and deploying advanced centrifuges.

Interesting: Footage from USS Carl Vinson aicraft carrier shows Russian Il-38N being escorted by F-35C and F/A-18F fighter jets.

Estonia Strips Russian, Belarusian Citizens of Voting Rights

Estonia has amended its Constitution to revoke local election voting rights for Russian and Belarusian citizens.

• Affects 70,000+ permanent residents from Russia and Belarus.

• Only Estonian citizens, stateless persons, and EU/NATO nationals can now vote locally.

China's 6th-generation fighter J-36 spotted dumping fuel during its fourth test flight.

Polish President Andrzej Duda signed a new law allowing the government to suspend the right to seek asylum for up to 60 days.

Target: Migrants crossing from Belarus, which Poland accuses of using migration as part of a “hybrid war” alongside Russia.

U.S. vs. China: Who Rules the Waves?

⚓ Tonnage by Navy:
• 🇺🇸 U.S. Navy: 3.6 million tons
• 🇨🇳 PLA Navy: 387,000 tons
• 🇨🇳 China Coast Guard: 101,000 tons

• U.S. Navy’s edge lies in global reach and heavy tonnage.

• China’s fleet is more numerous—but smaller by tonnage.

Source: IISS, Seaforces, Congressional Research Service