Trump:

The European nations are reporting that your President might as well be the leader of the European nations also.

They listen to us and they respect us like they’ve never respected us before.

Trump:

Iran is not the same country. Iran was a country that was feared by everybody.

Now it’s a country that’s been very much downgraded.

Trump on the Twelve-Day War:

We helped Israel a lot. We were doing a lot of things for Israel.

We did a good job for Israel.

Madagascar: Junta leader Randrianirina reportedly made a secret trip to Dubai for sensitive meetings with Emirati, American and Israeli diplomats, as well as Erik Prince.

Source: Africa Intelligence

Ethiopia: Hundreds of armed men from South Sudan have reportedly crossed the border and entered the western town of Gambella.

Tyler Robinson, accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, made his first in-person court appearance Thursday in Utah.

Thousands Displaced in Northern Mozambique Fighting

Thousands of civilians have been displaced by renewed armed attacks in northern Mozambique. Many are sheltering in overcrowded sites with limited access to food and health care.

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Palantir Technology Linked to Israel’s Lebanon Pager Attack

A new book claims Palantir technology was used by Israel in deadly pager attacks across Lebanon in September 2024.

The book identifies the campaign as “Operation Grim Beeper”.

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NEW: UAE-backed RSF militias carried out a drone attack in the morning on the city of El Rahad in Sudan’s North Kordofan state.

South Africa: Border authorities detained 14 Ethiopians and 16 Bangladeshis in an operation on suspicion of human smuggling.

Venezuelan President Maduro:

Yesterday their mask fell. This was not about asylums, gangs, or drugs—it was about oil.

A civilian commercial vessel carrying 1.9 million barrels of Venezuelan oil to international markets was attacked, seized, and robbed in international waters near the Caribbean.

The crew was kidnapped and remains missing. This act amounts to criminal naval piracy.

Venezuela strongly condemns it and will pursue all legal and diplomatic measures to protect its ships and guarantee the free trade of its oil.

Venezuelan President Maduro:

No war for oil. No blood for oil.

This is not just our message—70% of the American people oppose this violence and reject the militaristic and extremist escalation in the Caribbean.

LATEST: U.S. Sharply Expands Military Presence Near Venezuela

The U.S. has deployed major naval and air forces to the Caribbean near Venezuela under Operation Southern Spear.

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Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan:

Israel has been active in Syria, and the SDF’s unwilling stance suggests a connection.

This is not a decision the YPG can make alone. Now, however, signals from Israel are emerging, and the YPG is failing to take the necessary steps.

We hope these issues will be resolved peacefully. Being drawn into others’ games or taking external signals is harmful.

Clashes are in no one’s interest, as civilians suffer most. We hope the YPG and PKK fulfill their responsibilities.

We hope there will be no new war.

Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan:

Europe, together with Ukraine, must support Ukraine in making very difficult decisions.

Some choices—especially regarding territories—are extremely painful, but may be necessary to prevent greater losses, achieve the lesser of two evils, and secure future guarantees.

China Flies Massive Drone Carrier Jiutian for First Time

Jiutian may be able to deploy up to 100 loitering munitions or small drones from its fuselage, alongside carrying payloads on eight external hardpoints.

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Israel is bombing Lebanon again.

Ukraine is prepared to accept a demilitarized zone in the Donbas as a major concession to help end the war.

According to Ukrainian negotiator Mikhail Podolyak, both Ukrainian and Russian forces would pull back from the current front line, with the zone monitored by an international force, ideally including the United States.

Source: Le Monde

Putin met with Iranian President Pezeshkian in Ashgabat.

WATCH: The TAYFUN ballistic missile, developed by ROKETSAN, has successfully hit its target in its latest test firing, marking another milestone for Türkiye’s defense capabilities.

NEW: Following a successful Ukrainian defense forces operation, Russian forces was blocked in Kupiansk and the entire northwestern outskirts of the city were cleared, according to Ukraine's DeepState.