NEW: The death toll from Myanmar's earthquake has passed 1,000, AFP reports, citing Myanmar's junta regime.
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Trump's new Ukraine proposal looks like an offer that must be refused.
Trump's deal gives the U.S. control over Ukraine's natural resources and infrastructure. Kyiv is likely to reject it, as it lacks security guarantees and risks Ukraine's economic sovereignty.
The 55-page draft, viewed by the WSJ, seeks to recoup the $350 billion Trump claims the U.S. has spent on Ukraine - far above Kyiv's estimate of $100 billion - through economic leverage.
The deal involves a "United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund" in Delaware and is structured like a commercial contract, not an international agreement.
Source: WSJ
Trump's deal gives the U.S. control over Ukraine's natural resources and infrastructure. Kyiv is likely to reject it, as it lacks security guarantees and risks Ukraine's economic sovereignty.
The 55-page draft, viewed by the WSJ, seeks to recoup the $350 billion Trump claims the U.S. has spent on Ukraine - far above Kyiv's estimate of $100 billion - through economic leverage.
The deal involves a "United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund" in Delaware and is structured like a commercial contract, not an international agreement.
Former Economy Minister Tymofiy Mylovanov says the deal would conflict with international aid from the EU and IMF and is unlikely to pass in Ukraine's parliament.
Source: WSJ
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A growing alliance of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea-dubbed CRINK-is challenging U.S. power through military, economic, and diplomatic cooperation.
โข CRINK's history includes Russia and Iran's alliance in Syria, China's support for North Korea, and strengthened ties between Beijing and Moscow over time.
โข Trump pursuing a cease-fire in Ukraine might weaken the bloc, but failure could deepen CRINK's ties.
โข As the world's second-largest economy, China anchors CRINK, absorbing most of Iran's oil and shaping North Korea's foreign trade.
โข The bloc cooperates to evade sanctions and share resources, and make coordinated efforts to sidestep Western controls.
Source: WSJ
โข CRINK's history includes Russia and Iran's alliance in Syria, China's support for North Korea, and strengthened ties between Beijing and Moscow over time.
โข Trump pursuing a cease-fire in Ukraine might weaken the bloc, but failure could deepen CRINK's ties.
โข As the world's second-largest economy, China anchors CRINK, absorbing most of Iran's oil and shaping North Korea's foreign trade.
โข The bloc cooperates to evade sanctions and share resources, and make coordinated efforts to sidestep Western controls.
Former U.S. intelligence official Christopher Chivvis urges vigilance against further institutionalization of the CRINK alliance.
Source: WSJ
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It Seems $1.2 Trillion Wiped from U.S. Stock Market
The S&P 500 covers ~80% of the U.S. market โ meaning todayโs drop reflects a massive hit across the board.
โข S&P 500 fell 1.97% on March 28
โข Estimated $1.2 trillion in market value lost
โข Loss driven by tariffs, inflation, and low consumer confidence
โข Tech giants led the plunge; gold surged as a safe haven
The S&P 500 covers ~80% of the U.S. market โ meaning todayโs drop reflects a massive hit across the board.
โข S&P 500 fell 1.97% on March 28
โข Estimated $1.2 trillion in market value lost
โข Loss driven by tariffs, inflation, and low consumer confidence
โข Tech giants led the plunge; gold surged as a safe haven
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Interim Harvard Dean of Social Science David M. Cutler dismissed renowned historian Cemal Kafadar, the leadership of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) because of Israeli lobby pressure.
The pro-Israel lobby alleged insufficient representation of Israel's perspective in CMES programs.
The pro-Israel lobby alleged insufficient representation of Israel's perspective in CMES programs.
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Fox News Host Jesse Watters:
We don't need friends. If we have to burn down a few bridges with Denmark to take Greenland.
Weโre big boys. We dropped a-bombs on Japan and now they are our ally. America is not handcuffed by history
We don't need friends. If we have to burn down a few bridges with Denmark to take Greenland.
Weโre big boys. We dropped a-bombs on Japan and now they are our ally. America is not handcuffed by history
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Columbia University Interim President Katrina Armstrong has resigned amid backlash over the universityโs decision to comply with Trump administration demands. Federal pressure included a suspension of $400M in grants over allegations of antisemitism on campus.
Source: FT
Source: FT
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Elon Musk:
The government will go after people who push propaganda about Tesla.
The government will go after people who push propaganda about Tesla.
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Sudanโs Army Chief Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Mecca last night.
The leaders discussed stabilizing Sudan and expanding ties following the armyโs recapture of Khartoum from the RSF.
They agreed to launch a bilateral coordination council to deepen cooperation across sectors.
The meeting follows a Saudi delegationโs visit to Port Sudan and Riyadhโs ongoing support for reconstruction and mediation efforts.
The leaders discussed stabilizing Sudan and expanding ties following the armyโs recapture of Khartoum from the RSF.
They agreed to launch a bilateral coordination council to deepen cooperation across sectors.
The meeting follows a Saudi delegationโs visit to Port Sudan and Riyadhโs ongoing support for reconstruction and mediation efforts.
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JD Vance:
Our message to Denmark is very simple: You have not done a good job by the people in Greenland.
Our message to Denmark is very simple: You have not done a good job by the people in Greenland.
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Taiwanโs first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet was officially unveiled at Lockheed Martinโs Greenville, South Carolina facility.
The rollout ceremony saw attendance from Taiwanese Vice Defense Minister Po Hung-hui, Washington envoy Alexander Yui, and U.S. Representative William Timmons, who voiced strong bipartisan support for Taiwanโs defense.
Taiwan has ordered 66 x F-16 Block 70s in an $8 billion arms deal, with deliveries expected to finish by late 2026.
The rollout ceremony saw attendance from Taiwanese Vice Defense Minister Po Hung-hui, Washington envoy Alexander Yui, and U.S. Representative William Timmons, who voiced strong bipartisan support for Taiwanโs defense.
Taiwan has ordered 66 x F-16 Block 70s in an $8 billion arms deal, with deliveries expected to finish by late 2026.
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Russian Il-38N maritime patrol aircraft flying near the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier, which was being escorted by an F-35C.
An F/A-18F was also part of the escort but not visible in the frame.
An F/A-18F was also part of the escort but not visible in the frame.
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Poll: 70% of Israelis Donโt Trust Netanyahu Government
โข 70% of Israelis say they donโt trust the government โ even 36% of coalition voters agree.
โข 69% support a deal to end the Gaza war in exchange for captives.
โข Naftali Bennett beats Netanyahu in a direct matchup: 38% vs 31%.
Source: Channel 12
โข 70% of Israelis say they donโt trust the government โ even 36% of coalition voters agree.
โข 69% support a deal to end the Gaza war in exchange for captives.
โข Naftali Bennett beats Netanyahu in a direct matchup: 38% vs 31%.
Source: Channel 12
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Donald Trump released a new video recalling U.S. military support for Greenland during WWII and honoring the sacrifice of four American chaplains.
The clip warns of modern threats from Russia and China.
Ends with a message: โAmerica stands with Greenland.โ
The clip warns of modern threats from Russia and China.
Ends with a message: โAmerica stands with Greenland.โ
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Russia's United Aircraft Corporation has delivered the first batch of Su-35S multirole fighter jets to the Russian Aerospace Forces this year.
The Su-35S jets are produced at the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant in the Russian Far East.
The Su-35S jets are produced at the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant in the Russian Far East.
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Pentagon: Guam Could Be First Target in China-Taiwan War
U.S. defense officials warn that Guam would be a primary target of Chinese missile strikes if Beijing invades Taiwan, according to intelligence assessments cited by the Washington Times.
Key military assetsโairfields, ports, bombers, and dronesโwould be hit early in a PLA assault.
During a visit to Guam, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the islandโs missile defense setup could serve as a model for Trumpโs Golden Dome initiative.
โWeโre going to learn a lot from Guam and apply it to CONUS.โ
Guam hosts 6,400 U.S. military personnel. The Pentagon is investing $7.3 billion in defense infrastructure there through 2028.
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