🇺🇸📚🧲 So the whole US crusade against Chinese students is all about... rare earths?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced plans to revoke visas for up to 280,000 Chinese students, citing national security concerns.

But Axios cites sources as saying that the real catalyst was Beijing’s move to restrict rare earth exports that are critical for US defense and tech — including F-35 jets, drones, and smart weapons.

Rubio has long voiced concern about foreign access to sensitive sectors through academia.

This latest step sends a clear message: economic pressure works both ways.

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🇫🇷🎤 Macron gets melancholic in Singapore, singing “Comme d’habitude” — a breakup song about cold routines and emotional distance

The line he chose?

“Comme d’habitude… mais toi tu me tournes le dos”

“As usual… but you turn your back on me.”

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❗️ Death toll rises to SEVEN in Bryansk train derailment – governor

Seven people have died and 30 were injured in the train derailment in Russia’s Bryansk Region, Governor Alexander Bogomaz confirmed.

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🗣 'We fully AGREED to Witkoff's proposal before it was amended, but the occupation rejected it' – advisor to Hamas political bureau head

Taher al-Nunu, media advisor to the head of Hamas's political bureau clarified Hamas' position in his statement:

🔸 “The occupation is seeking a temporary ceasefire for 60 days, then it will resume fighting, which we reject.”

🔸 “Submitting to the occupation's demands is a defeat and surrender that we will not accept. Our priority is the interests of our people.”

🔸 “I tell Witkoff that we are now ready to begin indirect negotiations for a period of 60 days.”

🔸 “We are open to a negotiating round leading to a permanent ceasefire agreement.”

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❗️ Injured toll rises to 35 in Bryansk train derailment – governor

Five more people have sought medical attention following the train accident in Russia’s Bryansk Region, bringing the total number of injured to 35, including three children, Governor Alexander Bogomaz said.

One child will be flown to Moscow by air ambulance, he added. The death toll remains at seven.

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👁 Trump expands Palantir’s role in federal data operations – report

The Trump administration is expanding its use of Palantir, a data analytics firm co-founded by Peter Thiel, to integrate data across US federal agencies, The New York Times reported.

Palantir’s Foundry platform is now used by at least four agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and the IRS, raising concerns over potential creation of a centralized personal data system on Americans.

Critics fear the data could be used to target immigrants or political opponents. Thirteen former employees signed a letter urging Palantir to halt its involvement.

💬 “Data that is collected for one reason should not be repurposed for other uses,” said former engineer Linda Xia.

The company said it acts only as a processor under government direction. The White House referred to Trump’s executive order to streamline federal data-sharing.

Palantir has received over $113 million in federal contracts under Trump, in addition to a recent $795 million Pentagon award. Talks are also ongoing with the Social Security Administration and Department of Education, according to The New York Times.

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🚨 ‘Frankly, in a way it is’ – US envoy ADMITS NATO proxy war against Russia

US special envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg let the mask slip in a Fox News interview, conceding that Russian President Vladimir Putin may have a point:

💬 "He [Putin] considers this a proxy war by NATO as well right now. And frankly, in a way it is."

Kellogg cited European military support as evidence — unintentionally confirming what Washington has long denied.

So much for “not being a party to the conflict.”

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🚨💬MORE POLITICAL DIVISIONS to come as Zelensky weakens

"The position of Zelensky weakens and he becomes more reliant on authoritarian means to hold on to power," Glenn Diesen warned.

Earlier, Kiev's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, accused Zelensky of authoritarianism and purging democratic principles.

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👍🇹🇷 Mediating? Guarding! Turkiye's role at Russia-Ukraine talks determined

Turkiye should insist on PEACE and prevent the Europeans - who want Ukraine to continue the сonflict - from attending the talks, the Aydinlik Gazetesi reports.

The Turkish newspaper notes that “this is important both for REGIONAL STABILITY and Turkiye’s positive reflection on its relations with Russia and Ukraine."

The increase in EU’s defense spending and threats against Russia do not contribute to achieving peace and are causing negative sentiments among Europeans, according to the newspaper.

“Considering all this, Europe needs to make a decision. Either it will continue an impossible war and risk its own unity, or it will end the war and ensure peace,” the Aydinlik Gazetesi concludes.

The second round of the Russia-Ukraine peace talks is scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul.

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⚡️THE COLLAPSED BRIDGE WAS BLOWN UP - Bryansk's governor confirms

The bridge bombing and train wreck show Ukraine is governed by terrorists, declares Russian Senator Andrei Klishas.

As a result of the sabotage, according to the latest official data, seven people were killed and 69 injured, including children.

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🇺🇸☢️🇮🇷Nuclear talks turn page: US tenders first formal deal offer to Iran  

An “acceptable” and "detailed” offer has been sent by Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pointed out.

She stressed that it’s in Iran’s “best interest” to accept the proposal. 

This marks the first time since the US-Iran talks started in early April that Witkoff, the lead American negotiator, put forth a proposal on paper.

The two sides have held five rounds of indirect nuclear talks mediated by Oman — the latest on May 23 in Rome.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said Oman has proposed mechanisms that could help break the deadlock. Progress may come within 1–2 more rounds, according to him.

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🟠Bridge collapses in Russia's Bryansk Region, causing train derailment

🟠‘Frankly, in a way it is’ – US envoy ADMITS NATO proxy war against Russia

🟠'We fully AGREED to Witkoff's proposal before it was amended, but the occupation rejected it' – advisor to Hamas political bureau head

🟠Witkoff calls Hamas' response to US ceasefire proposal for Gaza ‘TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE’

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