The Trump administration believes ending the Ukraine War by improving relations with Russia could weaken China’s global influence.

The idea is to pull Russia closer to the U.S. through incentives like economic ties, shifting the balance of power away from China — seen as the bigger long-term threat.

Source: POLITICO

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BREAKING: NATO has deployed Patriot PAC-3 air defense systems to Incirlik Air Base in Adana, Türkiye, alongside existing Spanish PAC-2 units.

The PAC-3s are specifically for ballistic missile defense.

A separate Patriot battery was previously deployed to Malatya.

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German AfD Leader Alice Weidel:

Trump is now requesting help for Iran. This suggests that they entered this mission without a clear concept.

They should have thought about this beforehand, and I would warn against invoking Article 5 of the NATO treaty.

Obviously, the Americans did not think about an exit strategy or how this is supposed to continue.

Putin, Abiy Discuss Cooperation After Ethiopia Disaster via Phone

Russian President Vladimir Putin & Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed held phone call Monday on Russia-Ethiopia cooperation, nuclear energy plans & a deadly landslide in Ethiopia, reinforcing ties after a September 2025 nuclear agreement.

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Kremlin:

Russia strongly condemns actions aimed at harming people’s health, especially the killing of representatives of the leadership of sovereign Iran.

BREAKING: Israeli Defense Minister Katz says Israel has killed Iran’s Intelligence Minister, Esmail Khatib.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz:

Significant surprises are expected today across all fronts that will escalate the war to a new level.

We have authorized the IDF to eliminate any Iranian official once a “targeting circle” has been closed on them, without the need for additional approval.

NEW: Sky News is planning to end its partnership with Sky News Arabia next year after accusations the channel spread propaganda and downplayed atrocities in Sudan.

The UAE-backed outlet has been criticised for supporting narratives linked to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a Sudanese terror group.

Sky has reportedly given notice to its UAE partner (IMI), though talks are still ongoing.

Source: The Telegraph

The funeral of Ali Larijani and other officials killed by Israel has begun in Tehran.

Trump:

I wonder what would happen if we “finished off” what’s left of the Iranian Terror State, and let the Countries that use it, we don’t, be responsible for the so called “Straight?”

That would get some of our non-responsive “Allies” in gear, and fast!!!

Israel is now reportedly attacking Iranian oil facilities in southern Iran.

RSF Accused of Burning Food Convoy in West Kordofan, Sudan

UAE-linked RSF burned a convoy of food trucks near El Nahud-Sudan, worsening food insecurity as trade routes collapse amid accusations of deliberate starvation tactics by experts.

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Trump:

Remember, for all of those absolute “fools” out there, Iran is considered, by everyone, to be the NUMBER ONE STATE SPONSOR OF TERROR. We are rapidly putting them out of business!

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez to Zelensky:

I want to tell you that nothing will make us forget what is happening in Ukraine.

Trump:

For all of the Fake News out there, it’s called THE SAVE AMERICA ACT, not the SAVE ACT. Nobody knows what the Save Act means!!!

The Israel Defense Forces announced that Esmaeil Khatib, Iran’s intelligence minister, was killed in a targeted strike in Tehran, describing the operation as a significant blow to the country’s leadership structure.

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South African Town Divided Over Renaming Tribute to Anti-Apartheid Revolutionary

Graaff-Reinet renaming in South Africa sparked protests after the town was named for Robert Sobukwe, highlighting tensions over post-apartheid name changes & deep divisions over history & identity.

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