Israel is buying 2 more KC-46 refueling planes from Boeing (total now 6).

Deal worth ~$500 million, funded by US aid.

KC-46s will replace Israel’s old KC-130s and 707s, boosting long-range strike capability.

First 4 were ordered in 2022 but not yet delivered.

China is rapidly expanding its nuclear forces, with about 600 warheads now and 350 new missile silos under construction.

The U.S. projects Beijing could have 1,000+ warheads by 2030.

Despite its official “no first use” pledge, the Pentagon warns China might consider nuclear first use if a conventional Taiwan conflict threatened regime survival.

The buildup includes land, air, and sea-based launch systems, with 462 missiles capable of striking the U.S. mainland.

Source: Reuters

Polish Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the object that fell in Poland was a "Russian version of the Shahed drone."

Mali: FLA announced drone strikes on Africa Corps HQ in Aguelhok, reporting casualties among Africa Corps and Malian forces.

Sudan: Footage was released allegedly showing RSF executing a civilian in Al Fashir.

Finnish President Stubb to NBC News:

For an American audience, the best way to explain it is that if you take the relative land mass of what Russia wants right now from Ukraine, it would be a little bit like you giving up Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, even Virginia, and then bumping into Maryland.

Secretary Rubio announces new US sanctions against ICC judges.

Mali: Footage was released showing Russia-backed African Corps mercenaries patrolling in the country.

WATCH: Haredi Jews protesting military service by blocking a road in Israel.

IDF:

We will deepen the attack on Hamas in Gaza City. We have begun the preparatory actions for the attack.

Russia's Medvedev:

It's been explicitly stated: NO NATO troops as peacekeepers. Russia won't accept such a "security guarantee."

US Treasury Secretary Bessent:

Trump gave Putin the option, I could call you or send a message. Putin said well, I will be up for 15 more minutes or you can call tomorrow.

And I think Putin wanted the call that night. So that showed he was eager to hear what the president had to say.

Trump:

The conflict between Aberbaijan and Albania was going on for 34-35 years. I got that one settled.

(He meant Azerbaijan and Armenia)

Trump:

Crimea is massive, I would say like the size of Texas or something. In the middle of the ocean.

Crimea.

Mali: JNIM claimed to have killed 21 soldiers in coordinated attacks.