Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, the ruling Civic Coalition’s (PO) candidate, is leading ahead of Poland’s May 18 presidential election, with 36.2% to 38.3% support, according to two polls released Tuesday.

His main rivals are Karol Nawrocki of the opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party, polling between 20.1% and 22.6%, and Slawomir Mentzen of the far-right Confederation, with 17.4% to 18.8%.

If no one wins over 50%, a runoff between the top two candidates will be held on June 1.

Source: Reuters

Trump administration is considering drone strikes against drug cartels in Mexico.

Early discussions have explored targeting cartel leaders and logistics networks, potentially with Mexico’s cooperation.

Source: NBC

American officials are considering a proposal to withdraw as many as 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe, NBC News reported.

The U.S. is weighing a proposal to cut troop levels in Poland and Romania, as Trump seeks a ceasefire deal with Putin.

If adopted, the move could signal a U.S. pullback from Europe.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam will visit Syria next week.

Source: Sky News Arabia

BREAKING: Around 10 North Korean soldiers violated demarcation line between two Koreas.

South Korean military fired warning shots, North Korean soldiers returned north.

Source: South Korean Army

Türkiye's new step on competitors' radar

China, Western powers, and private satellite firms are closely monitoring Somalia’s coastline, where Türkiye is reportedly constructing a secret spaceport near Jamaame, supported by a logistics base in Kismaayo.

Announced by President Erdogan in November, the project aims to establish a launch site near the equator—optimal for satellite launches and potentially long-range missile tests, which are difficult to carry out within Türkiye due to geographical limitations.

The site's strategic location on the Indian Ocean aligns with similar ambitions by Italy in Kenya and Saudi Arabia in Oman.

Source: Intelligence Online

Trump demands $350 billion EU energy deal to lift tariffs

President Trump rejected the EU’s offer to scrap car and industrial tariffs, insisting Brussels must commit to buying $350 billion in U.S. energy to avoid his new tarriffs.

“We can knock off $350 billion in one week,” Trump said.

China may ban U.S. film imports as a countermeasure, threatening a major revenue stream for Hollywood.

Source: Bloomberg

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te says "freedom of speech doesn’t cover calls to eliminate Taiwan."

Lai warned of growing threats from China, including disinformation, legal warfare, and gray-zone tactics.

He noted that 64 Taiwanese were prosecuted for spying for China last year, four times more than in 2021.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on nuclear talks in Oman on Saturday:

Talks with the U.S. will be indirect, and we will not accept any other negotiation format.

We chose indirect negotiations to avoid threats and pressure from Washington.

What matters is the effectiveness of talks and the will to reach a deal. A real agreement is possible if the other side is serious.

Our main goal is lifting sanctions and easing our people’s hardship.

Morgan Ortagus, Trump administration envoy to Lebanon, leaves the Lebanese interviewer speechless:

Who is Lebanon?

President hasn't rejected it to me.

Ukraine to Hold U.S. Talks on Post-War Deal Over Minerals, Reconstruction

A Ukrainian delegation of deputy ministers will visit Washington on April 11–12 for talks on a draft deal covering post-war reconstruction and access to mineral resources.

The U.S. wants half the future revenue from key sectors as compensation for wartime aid.

Kyiv is pushing back, seeking greater investment and worried the deal could hurt its EU accession hopes.

Talks remain technical for now, with no top-level politicians attending.

Kyiv has also hired an international law firm for support.

Source: Bloomberg

Chinese are now trolling "American re-industrialization" on TikTok.

Spanish government has approved €2.08 billion in new defence spending.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent:

China’s escalation was a big mistake.

Turkish President Erdogan:

Israel will not achieve its goals in its attempt to redraw the map of the region.

US Army Europe and Africa Command announces a “planned” redeployment of US military equipment and personnel from Jasienka, Poland, a key hub for assistance to Ukraine, to other deployment locations in the country.

Jasionka, under the leadership of Poland and NATO countries, will continue to be used to provide military assistance to Ukraine.

🇨🇳🆚🇺🇸 Tarriff War

China signals likely next moves against the US— two pro-Beijing bloggers post matching lists:

1️⃣ Suspend fentanyl cooperation
2️⃣ Target red-state farm goods (soy, sorghum)
3️⃣ Ban U.S. poultry imports
4️⃣ Restrict U.S. services (finance, law)
5️⃣ Ban Hollywood films
6️⃣ Probe U.S. firms’ IP gains

BREAKING: Ukrainian President Zelenskiy says Kyiv’s forces clashed with six Chinese soldiers in eastern Ukraine, capturing two of them.

He adds that another country has now joined Russia’s war against Ukraine and says he expects a response from the United States.

Chinese citizens fighting for Russia in Ukraine, now captured by Ukrainian Army.

The video was posted by Zelensky.