Niger’s leader Abdourahamane Tiani met Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Algiers, announcing a “new dynamic” in ties and progress on the 4,000-km Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline linking Nigeria to Algeria via Niger, signaling a diplomatic thaw.

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Ukraine–Russia Talks in Geneva End Without Breakthrough

Peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia concluded in Geneva after two days of U.S.-mediated discussions, with both sides describing the talks as difficult and marked by persistent differences.

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Senator Graham met with the UAE’s MBZ.

As Clash Report noted earlier, MBZ only had influenza and is alive.

Tucker Carlson in Israel.

AI Summit in India: India's Galgotias University professor presented a robotic dog called “Orion,” describing it on state TV as having been “developed by the Centre of Excellence at Galgotias University.”

Social media users quickly identified the robot as the Chinese-made Unitree Go2, a commercially available model sold worldwide.

The clip went viral, triggering backlash over alleged misrepresentation at an event promoting India’s indigenous AI innovation.

Government officials now asked the university to vacate its stall.

The university later apologized, said the representative was “ill-informed,” and clarified the robot was only a purchased learning tool with “no intent to mislead.”

🇩🇪 Germans now rate Olaf Scholz’s time as chancellor more favorably than Friedrich Merz’s current tenure, one year after the 2025 election.

Results:
35% say Scholz performed better.
22% say Merz performed better.
33% see no difference.

Source: INSA poll for Bild

Zelensky wants a direct meeting with Putin to break the deadlock.

Zelensky said the only real breakthrough would come from a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin and instructed his team to push for a leaders’ summit in Geneva.

Source: Axios

Marco Rubio is holding quiet talks with Raul Castro’s grandson as the Trump administration increases pressure on Cuba.

The discussions bypass Cuba’s formal government, signaling Washington views Raul Castro as the island’s real power center.

Rubio’s team sees the younger Castro as part of a pragmatic generation potentially open to reshaping Cuba’s future — including improved ties with the U.S.

"They're looking for the next Delcy in Cuba," a source familiar with the talks said.

Source: Axios

France unveiled a 2026–2035 energy plan doubling down on nuclear power to cut fossil fuel imports and boost “sovereignty”.

The government plans to expand output from its 57 existing reactors, build six new nuclear plants, and grow offshore wind while scaling back reliance on solar and onshore wind.

Fossil fuels still make up 60% of France’s energy use and cost €64 billion in imports in 2024.

The goal: cut that to 40% by 2030 and phase out fossil fuels by 2050.

Source: Le Monde

Germany’s economy is still stagnating.

The Chamber of Commerce (DIHK) now expects just 1% GDP growth in 2026, warning it’s not enough to catch up with global competitors.

Business confidence improved slightly but remains weak.

Firms cite weak demand, high labor and energy costs, and policy uncertainty as major risks.

Only 23% plan to increase investment, while 31% plan cuts. Hiring is also cautious.

Source: Reuters

Cambodia’s PM Hun Manet says Thailand is still occupying Cambodian territory despite a Trump-brokered ceasefire, calling the situation “fragile” and a “violation of our sovereignty.”

In an interview in Washington, Hun Manet said:

We still have Thai forces occupying deep into Cambodian territory in many areas.

This is not an accusation but it’s a statement of the facts on the ground.

NOTE: Thailand denies occupying territory, saying it is maintaining agreed troop positions.

Source: Reuters

Hungary has halted diesel fuel exports to Ukraine and says they won’t resume until Russian oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary is restored.

French military and intelligence aircraft operate over this area daily, often with their transponders turned off.

Spy Tech Sales Linked to Nigeria Instability as Epstein-Barak Ties Resurface

An investigation reveals emails released by the U.S. Department of Justice link Jeffrey Epstein and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak to surveillance tech pitches and commercial talks in Nigeria between 2013 and 2020, while Epstein facilitated oil and logistics deals with Nigeria.

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Gabon's Regulator Restricts Social Media Sites Over Security Concerns

Gabon’s High Authority for Communication ordered a social media suspension citing security and cohesion risks. Global internet monitor 'NetBlocks' said Meta, TikTok and YouTube were restricted, while some platforms remained still accessible.

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Two U.S. E-3C Sentry AWACS aircraft flew over in the skies above Tel Aviv, Israel en route to Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.

Source: ItayBlumental

The proposed international stabilization force for Gaza is expanding, with Kosovo and Kazakhstan reportedly ready to join Morocco, Indonesia, Greece, and Albania.

Indonesia is expected to provide the largest contingent — up to 8,000 troops — forming the core of the mission.

Troops would deploy in areas already under Israeli control, behind a security buffer zone.

The force is unlikely to be operational before May, and key regional players like Jordan and Saudi Arabia have not yet agreed to participate.

Source: i24 News

Senator Graham on UAE-Saudi Arabia:

Saudi Arabia is now moving backward.

They're attacking the United Arab Emirates pretty viciously for being in the Abraham Accords.

There is no good reason for this.

You can have disputes about Sudan and Yemen, but they're basically declaring war.

Poland’s finance minister says the country will match the UK’s living standards (PPP GDP per capita) within 5–6 years.

Finance Minister Andrzej Domański:

I accept this challenge: five–six years to catch up with the U.K. in price-adjusted GDP per capita.

In five years, we will catch up with Great Britain.

Germany won’t build its own nuclear weapons, but Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants talks on extending French and British nuclear protection to Germany, similar to the U.S. nuclear umbrella in NATO.

“I don’t want Germany to consider developing its own nuclear weapons,” Merz said.

Instead, Berlin is exploring whether France and the UK could help shield Europe:

“Times have changed now, and I would like us to at least discuss the offer from the French.”

Merz stressed Germany is “at the very beginning” of discussions, saying:

“The only thing that has happened so far is that the German chancellor has said to the French president, ‘Let’s talk about it.’”

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te was accidentally splashed with vomit while handing out Lunar New Year red envelopes at a temple.

The temple chairman suddenly felt unwell and vomited during a speech.