A top White House official, Peter Navarro, is pushing to expel Canada from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance as Trump increases pressure on the country, which he has suggested could become the 51st US state.

Five Eyes (FVEY) is an intelligence alliance consisting of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the U.S.

Source: FT

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar ordered ministry officials to open secret talks with far-right European parties.

Source: Haaretz

Apparently, Russian Army has revived traditional cavalry units in Ukraine.

South Korea's impeached President Yoon:

I am sad that I cannot work, although the people have entrusted me with this task.

If I return to office, I will focus on constitutional and political reforms.

Trump's envoy Witkoff has postponed his visit to Israel that was scheduled for tomorrow.

Source: Haaretz

Navarro has denied FT's claim about his push to expel Canada from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance.

Rubio: US and Russia can find common ground

US Secretary of State said talks will include frozen Russian assets and compensation for US companies impacted by their exit from Russia.

“This is part of a broader effort to reset our relationship,” he stated.

Macron:

The US will have the deal on critical minerals and rare earths.

I think it is very important, because it is one of the best ways to have the US commitment in Ukrainian sovereignty.

British Prime Minister Starmer:

Putin's invasion will not stop at Ukraine's borders.

British PM Starmer:

The only response to Putin is force.

Official statement from Starlink about the situation in Ukraine.

British PM Starmer:

We were 3 years late in responding to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

British PM Starmer:

We will deploy our forces in Ukraine provided we receive American guarantees.

British PM Starmer:

We will host a number of leaders at the end of the week to discuss the situation in Ukraine.

Stephen Feinberg, Trump’s Deputy Defense Secretary nominee, warned that China seeks global dominance over the U.S., calling it the greatest threat. He also declined to say that Russia invaded Ukraine.

Pentagon renames the “Iron Dome for America” program to “Golden Dome for America.”

The United States will expand its Cuba-related visa restriction policy, Secretary of State Rubio has announced.

Horrific war crime by Sudan’s RSF militia.

At least 19 people, including a disabled four-year-old boy, were raped at gunpoint by Sudan’s RSF in South Kordofan.

Women and children were assaulted, killed, and beaten.

Source: The Telegraph

Argentina receives its first of 24 x F-16 fighter jets purchased from Denmark.