The value of frozen Russian assets in Switzerland rose to 7.4 billion Swiss francs ($8.38 billion) at the end of March 2025 from 5.8 billion francs a year ago, the Swiss government said.
The 1.6 billion franc increase was due to the identification and blocking of additional funds, the government said.
The 1.6 billion franc increase was due to the identification and blocking of additional funds, the government said.
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The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on six Chinese officials over human rights abuses in Hong Kong and Tibet. Targets include Hong Kong police commissioner Raymond Siu and justice secretary Paul Lam. The move signals a shift toward prioritizing human rights in U.S.-China policy. China condemned the sanctions as interference.
Source: WSJ
Source: WSJ
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Abu Dhabi is quietly expanding its influence in the Central African Republic (CAR), with plans to establish a limited but strategic military footprint centered around the Birao airfield.
According to sources familiar with the issue, the United Arab Emirates does not intend to develop the site into a permanent military base. Instead, the airfield is expected to serve as a logistical hub for the projection and transit of equipmentโprimarily aimed at supporting operations linked to neighboring Sudan.
Source: Africa Intelligence
According to sources familiar with the issue, the United Arab Emirates does not intend to develop the site into a permanent military base. Instead, the airfield is expected to serve as a logistical hub for the projection and transit of equipmentโprimarily aimed at supporting operations linked to neighboring Sudan.
Source: Africa Intelligence
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Clash Report
Houthis claim to have shot down yet another American MQ-9 Reaper UAV. This would be the 16th Reaper downed by the Houthis.
๐ฐ The MQ-9 Reaper UAV has an estimated unit cost of approximately $30 to $32 million.
Total cost of the Reaper UAVs lost by the U.S. in Yemen: $480-512 million.
Total cost of the Reaper UAVs lost by the U.S. in Yemen: $480-512 million.
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The European Union has a plan to counteract the swathe of tariffs U.S. President Trump is planning to impose on foreign goods, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
Source: WSJ
โEurope has not started this confrontation,โ she said in Strasbourg, France, on Tuesday. โWe do not necessarily want to retaliate, but we have a strong plan to retaliate if necessary.โ
Source: WSJ
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Germany is set to deport four young foreign residents over alleged involvement in protests against Israelโs war on Gaza.
With no convictions, the cases draw comparisons to U.S. deportation tactics against social movements.
Source: +972 Magazine
With no convictions, the cases draw comparisons to U.S. deportation tactics against social movements.
Source: +972 Magazine
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Chinese PLA trolls Taiwan
Beijing began large-scale joint military exercises near Taiwan, calling it a โstern warningโ to separatists.
Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command released an animated video titled โThe Shellโ for the drills.
The video mocks Taiwanโs President Lai Ching-te, portraying him as a parasite who lies and brings disaster.
It ends with Lai being โgrilled like a shrimpโ and forced to surrender.
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China Deploys Shandong Aircraft Carrier in Taiwan Drills
China has deployed its Shandong aircraft carrier group, along with 21 warships, near Taiwan.
The move is part of large-scale military drills involving air, sea, ground, and missile forces.
China has deployed its Shandong aircraft carrier group, along with 21 warships, near Taiwan.
The move is part of large-scale military drills involving air, sea, ground, and missile forces.
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France and Algeria Relaunch Ties
Presidents Macron and Tebboune agreed to restore security and migration cooperation.
The joint historian commission on colonial history will resume, with findings due by summer 2025.
Franceโs justice and foreign ministers are set to visit Algiers to advance judicial and economic cooperation.
The two sides also discussed revising Algeriaโs EU partnership, seen as unbalanced by Algiers.
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Israel Alarmed by Possible Turkish Military Bases in Syria
Israeli security source:
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Israeli security source:
If a Turkish air base is established in Syria, it would undermine Israelโs freedom of operation. This is a potential threat that we oppose.
We targeted the military T4 base recently to send a message that we will not allow harm to our air freedom of operation.
Source: The Jerusalem Post
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Senior Israeli political source on Tรผrkiye and Syria:
Source: Maariv
Israel has no interest in a confrontation with the Turks. We operate freely in the airspace (of Syria).
The understanding in Israel is that Tรผrkiye is working to reduce Israelโs open skies in Syria.
It is evident that Tรผrkiye is consistently trying to entrench its presence and limit Israelโs strategic reach in the region.
Source: Maariv
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Fire broke out at a Tesla dealership outside Rome, destroying at least 17 vehicles.
Italian authorities are investigating it as a possible arson attack.
Elon Musk called it โterrorism,โ tying it to global vandalism against Tesla.
Italian authorities are investigating it as a possible arson attack.
Elon Musk called it โterrorism,โ tying it to global vandalism against Tesla.
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Ukrainian MiG-29 jet carried out a precision airstrike using American GBU-62 JDAM-guided bomb, targeting a Russian underground command post in the occupied town of Oleshki, Kherson region.
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Wanted Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Arrives in Moscow
Milorad Dodik, President of Republika Srpska, has arrived in Moscow despite an international arrest warrant issued for violating Bosniaโs constitutional order.
Known for his pro-Russian stance, Dodik announced his visit via social media and is expected to attend Russiaโs May 9 Victory Day celebrations at President Putinโs invitation.
The arrest warrant, issued by Interpol Sarajevo, appears unenforceable as Russia supports Dodik.
Serbia has also refused to detain him, with President Vuฤiฤ criticizing the legal action.
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Disturbing footage from South Cyprus: On EOKAโs 70th anniversary, Greek Cypriot nationalists glorified the group, prayed to Grivas, called Turks โMongols,โ and chanted, โCyprus is Greek.โ
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister:
The Russian Federation takes the models and schemes proposed by the US for Ukraine very seriously, but also has its own well-thought-out set of priorities.
The Russian Federation takes the models and schemes proposed by the US for Ukraine very seriously, but also has its own well-thought-out set of priorities.
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German Foreign Minister:
Germany has allocated โฌ7 billion in military support to Ukraine through 2025.
Germany has allocated โฌ7 billion in military support to Ukraine through 2025.
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German Foreign Minister:
Rare earths agreement with Ukraine must comply with EU law.
Rare earths agreement with Ukraine must comply with EU law.
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Italian Prime Minister Meloni criticizes French court ruling against Le Pen, saying it โdeprives millions of citizens of their elected representative.โ
โNo one who values democracy can celebrate a verdict that targets the leader of a major party and silences the voice of so many voters.โ
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