Trump:

An Israeli soldier was killed and they did retribution.

The ceasefire still stands.

Trump:

On a scale of 0 to 10, the meeting with Xi was 12.

Centrist D66 surged in the Dutch elections, tying with far-right PVV at 26 seats but emerging as frontrunner to form the next government.

The result marks a major setback for Geert Wilders, whose support plunged after leading the previous coalition.

Rob Jetten, 38, is now poised to become the Netherlands’ youngest PM.

Map showing the Russian attack on Ukraine overnight.

Tanzania: Protesters continue night demonstrations despite curfew orders.

They have set up barricades and lit fires in the streets.

Sudan Doctors Network:

Rapid Support Forces militants execute 38 unarmed civilians in Umm Dam Haj Ahmed on charges of army affiliation.

Ex-Mossad chief Yossi Cohen revealed that Israel used “manipulated equipment” — devices that both explode and secretly collect intel — in covert operations worldwide.

He refused to name countries, saying only, “In every country you can think of.”

Israel bombs Lebanon again.

Trump:

I was extremely honored by the fact that President Xi authorized China to begin the purchase of massive amounts of Soybeans, Sorghum, and other Farm products. Our Farmers will be very happy!

Additionally, China has agreed to continue the flow of Rare Earth, Critical Minerals, Magnets, etc., openly and freely.

Very significantly, China has strongly stated that they will work diligently with us to stop the flow of Fentanyl into our Country. They will help us end the Fentanyl Crisis.

China also agreed that they will begin the process of purchasing American Energy. In fact, a very large scale transaction may take place concerning the purchase of Oil and Gas from the Great State of Alaska.

NEW: French police arrested five more suspects in the $102 million Louvre jewel heist after two earlier detainees partially confessed.

Hungary’s economy flatlined in Q3, defying forecasts of modest growth and dealing a setback to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of April elections.

Despite Orbán’s pre-election spending spree—including wage hikes and new subsidies—economic stagnation and a cost-of-living crisis have helped the opposition Tisza party take the lead in polls.

Source: Bloomberg

Sudan: A suicide bombing targeted the Zariba Sheikh El-Burai area in North Kordofan early this morning.

Tanzania: Protests erupted again Thursday across several regions over alleged election irregularities.

Almost 100,000 young Ukrainian men have fled the country in just two months after President Zelensky relaxed travel restrictions for those aged 18 to 22.

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury publicly pushed back against French Dassault Aviation’s complaints over the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project:

“If they’re not happy with what was decided and they don’t agree to continue in this setup, they are free to move out of FCAS.”

Footage has been released allegedly showing protesters entering an airport in Tanzania.

Sudan: UAE-backed RSF militants killed 12 medical workers in the city of Bara, North Kordofan.

BIG: Leaked documents reveal that Amazon and Google, under Israel’s Nimbus cloud contract, agreed to secretly notify Israel whenever they hand over data to foreign governments — even when gag orders prevent disclosure.

They use a coded “winking mechanism”: each request triggers a symbolic payment to Israel matching the foreign country’s dialing code (e.g. ₦IS 1,000 for the U.S., ₦IS 3,900 for Italy).

If disclosure is legally forbidden, the firms must pay ₦IS 100,000 within 24 hours.

The Guardian and +972 Magazine say this arrangement bypasses U.S. and EU laws that forbid third-party notification.

Unlike Microsoft— which ended a contract with Israel’s Unit 8200 over surveillance concerns — Amazon and Google agreed not to suspend Israel’s access even if terms are breached.

Both companies also reportedly fired employees who opposed their Israel work.

WATCH: Russian drone attacks Ukraine's Sumy in broad daylight.

German Chancellor Merz in Ankara, Türkiye:

I want to send a message from Ankara: Let’s make better use of the extraordinary potential our relationship offers in the coming years.

We are entering a new geopolitical era, where the politics of great powers will be decisive.

My conclusion is this: as a German, as a European, we must strengthen our strategic partnerships.

Türkiye cannot — and must not — remain on the sidelines in this process.

German Chancellor Merz in Ankara, Türkiye:

Germany and Türkiye, as NATO allies, share the same interests.

It is well known in Ankara that Russia’s militant revisionism poses a comprehensive threat to the security of Europe and the Atlantic region.

After receiving Germany’s approval, we are pleased with Türkiye’s decision to acquire 20 Eurofighters.

These aircraft will serve our shared security.