Britain Issues Travel Warning for US

The UK updates its U.S. travel advice, warning Brits of possible arrest or detention for failing to meet entry requirements amid Trump’s immigration crackdown.

NEW: The EU rules out confiscating Russia’s frozen assets.

The European Union has officially rejected seizing over €200 billion in Russian frozen assets, according to conclusions from the latest summit.

Several member states opposed the move, citing EU legal constraints, financial sector risks, and the need to use accrued interest from the assets to support Ukraine.

Source: DW

BIG: German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is planning a crisis meeting to discuss security concerns related to U.S.-made weapons systems, including the F-35 fighter jets.

“Some in the federal government fear the worst.”

Source: Welt

Trump to Erdogan in a phone call:

We trust Türkiye in the region, especially in Syria.

Syria is entrusted to Türkiye. It is in your hands.

Source: TGRT

A senior Israeli delegation is expected to visit the White House next week for strategic consultations about Iran.

Source: Axios

The IDF announced that they have begun ground operations in the Rafah area.

Leaders of Germany, Italy, Poland, UK and Canada will meet in Paris next week to discuss Ukraine.

Source: Bloomberg

The EU intends to allocate €800 billion for defense in the next 4 years.

Source: DPA

The US intends to hold indirect talks in Saudi Arabia between representatives of Moscow and Kyiv to understand the conditions of each side, Trump's envoy for Ukraine Kellogg said.

Lockheed Martin has offered “to create more jobs in Canada” if the country commits to purchasing the full order of 88 F-35A fighter jets.

This proposal comes as Canada is reassessing its $19 billion deal for the jets.

Source: Globe and Mail

Unique footage from Russian Shahed-136 kamikaze drones, capturing the moment they fly over the city and strike Ukrainian train convoy.

US State Department has approved the sale of advanced precision kill weapon systems to Saudi Arabia for $100 million.

Source: Reuters

Conor McGregor has announced his candidacy for President of Ireland.

Trump:

We will sign a minerals and natural resources deal with Ukraine shortly.

Trump:

I will sign an executive order to begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all.

Trump signs an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education.

Israeli airstrikes reported on Hezbollah’s missile storage facility in Jbaa, Lebanon.

Massive explosions are still ongoing, with missiles reportedly scattering.

BIG: European military powers are working on a 5-10 year plan to reduce reliance on the U.S. within NATO.

The UK, France, Germany, and Nordic countries are among those engaged in informal discussions on a managed transition.

Source: FT

Trump warns that anyone sabotaging Tesla cars could face up to 20 years in prison.