The head of the Azerbaijani diaspora in Moscow Region, Elshan Ibrahimov, is being deported from Russia.

He recently lost his Russian citizenship and is expected to be flown to Baku on an evening Aeroflot flight.

82 years ago today, the Allies launched Operation Husky, a massive amphibious and airborne assault on the island of Sicily, marking the beginning of the Italian Campaign in World War II.

Led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the operation brought together American, British, and Canadian forces in one of the largest seaborne invasions of the war.

The Allies secured the island in just over a month. The success of Husky led to the fall of Mussolini’s regime and paved the way for the liberation of Italy.

US Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack:

SDF must quickly accept that Syria is one country, with one army and one people, and that talks toward this goal should move faster and with more flexibility.

Federalism doesn't work in Syria.

Switzerland may cancel its $380 million drone deal with Israel’s Elbit Systems due to major technical failures and delays.

The Hermes 900 drones lack a working “Detect and Avoid” system, requiring helicopter escorts—defeating their autonomous purpose.

Key issues include:

Missed deadlines on auto-landing.
Inability to operate safely in Swiss airspace.
Full capabilities now delayed to 2029.

Netanyahu is considering extending his stay in the US until the end of the week. So far, a third meeting between Netanyahu and Trump has not been scheduled, but a conversation may take place.

Source: Kan News

US Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack:

I believe the Syrian government, in showing its flexibility to find a way to bring them in, their interests have been very clear and very defined.

To be candid, I believe the SDF has been willing to accept and negotiate, and the progress towards this side has been slow. My advice to them is to speed up that process. There is only one way, and that way is Damascus. That's the message.

US Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack:

When Minister Rubio talks about autonomy and sovereignty, what he's talking about is Iraq is one nation, Syria is one nation. The Kurds are a unique, valuable, and enduring community within those nations. I don't believe that he means an independent Kurdistan.

We've learned that federalism doesn't work. You can't have, within an independent nation, your own separate or non-national...

We need to all give up something and get to that end result: one nation, one people, one army, and one Syria.

Trump:

We will be facilitating peace in Sudan and Libya. There is a lot of anger in Africa.

Trump:

We're shifting from aid to trade in Africa.

BRICS and G7: Competing Visions for Global Leadership

BRICS expands to 19 nations, G7 remains at 7 with selective guest invites.

BRICS GDP share: 40% nominal, 41% PPP; G7 leads nominal GDP at ~44%.

BRICS pushes de-dollarization, trade in local currencies, and strategic expansion.

Trump to the Liberian President:

You speak very good English. Where did you learn it?

(English is the official language of Liberia)

Trump got bored of African leaders!

🗣 Trump:

Maybe we're gonna have to go a bit quicker than this, because we have a whole schedule. If I could just have your name and country it would be great.

Trump:

At some point, I would like to go to Africa.

President of Gabon: Trump deserves the Nobel peace prize.

Trump: We could do this all day.

Reporter: Do you want to see Comey and Brennan behind bars?

Trump: I think they're very dishonest people. I think they're crooked as hell. And maybe they have to pay a price for that.

Trump:

Ukraine requested a Patriot. I will take a look. But it is very expensive.

Trump:

I am not happy with what's happening in Ukraine.

US Secretary of State Rubio imposes sanctions on UN Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese.

President of Senegal to Trump:

I know you are a tremendous golf player. Golf requires concentration and precision, qualities that also make for a great leader.

So, perhaps an investment could be made in a golf course in Senegal.. that would be an opportunity for you to show off your skills on the golf course.

The US Embassy in Yemen:

The Houthis kidnapped members of the crew of the ship Eternity Sea and we demand their immediate release.

Trump:

There's a very good chance of a settlement this week or next week on Gaza.