Netanyahu:

As a result of the oil crisis, the world diversified its energy sources. They found oil in new places and created new supply routes.

That is what is going to happen here as well. I’m already telling you: they will begin searching for energy pipelines that move westward instead of through the Gulf.

And we have an opportunity to be on that route to the Mediterranean.

Netanyahu endorses expanding Israeli settlements across the “Land of Israel,” presenting settlement expansion as a national mission.

He says he and far-right minister Orit Strook had just approved new communities.

Netanyahu argues that Arab states aligned with Israel not because of peace with Palestinians, but because they see Israel as a dominant military power against Iran.

He dismisses concessions toward Palestinian statehood as “weakness” and claims regional countries seek Israeli alliances because they fear being “conquered by Iran.”

JD Vance jokes:

You can’t boo me — I’m the Vice President of the United States.

JD Vance:

Decisions over life and death must be made by humans, not machines!

French President Macron:

Nothing justifies the strikes being carried out in southern Lebanon today.

We once again call for an end to these strikes, a return to peace and dialogue, and the building of a lasting solution.

French President Macron:

France wishes to welcome more Indonesian students, researchers, and talented individuals.

Putin:

The labor market is being restructured. A scenario is entirely realistic in which millions of people lose their jobs or are forced to change their profession.

Entire professions may disappear because computer intelligence will replace humans.

Putin:

The Russian Federation is perhaps one of the few countries capable of creating — and already creating — its own sovereign artificial intelligence platforms.

Former MI6 Chief Richard Moore:

Without China, Russia would have lost. It’s as simple as that.

The thing that keeps Putin in Ukraine is Chinese support.

Former MI6 Chief Richard Moore:

Türkiye is a very consequential country.

It’s a very important country because of its geography. It’s always going to be utterly critical to all of us around it.

It’s a hugely consequential partner, and we all try to manage our relationship with this very important country to best effect.

Former MI6 Chief Richard Moore:

Over the last three years, we have seen played out on the battlefield in Ukraine just how dominant drones are.

I think it’s something like 80 or 90% of battlefield casualties are now caused by drones.

Drones are everywhere all over that battlefield space.

Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar will visit Washington on Friday to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The talks will cover bilateral ties and regional issues, including Islamabad’s efforts to help negotiate a permanent end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

Congress wants to delay the U.S. Navy’s new nuclear-powered Trump class battleship until its key weapons — including railguns and powerful laser systems — are proven reliable.

Lawmakers added the restriction to the draft 2027 defense bill, saying construction cannot begin until the Navy certifies the technology is mature enough.

Source: TWZ

JD Vance:

The Trump administration celebrates Marco Rubio’s birthday.

U.S. and Iranian negotiators agreed on the terms of a truce deal in Doha three days ago, but both sides are delaying a final announcement.

Iranian negotiators briefed their leadership, while the U.S. side is waiting for Trump’s final approval.

Source: NBC News

US and Iran reached a tentative deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin 60 days of nuclear talks, but both Trump and Iran’s Supreme Leader still need to approve it.

The draft would ease shipping restrictions and start negotiations over Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, though major issues remain unresolved.

Officials warned the agreement could still collapse, especially amid pressure on Trump from Republicans and Israel to avoid easing pressure on Iran.

Source: CNN

Peter Thiel has quietly relocated part of his life to Argentina, buying property in Buenos Aires and meeting frequently with President Javier Milei.

The billionaire sees Argentina as both an ideological fit and a potential “Plan B” outside the U.S.

People close to Thiel say he’s worried about America’s direction — especially higher taxes in California, political instability, nuclear conflict, and AI risks.

Argentina appeals to him because it’s geographically isolated and now led by Milei, whose libertarian, anti-tax politics closely align with Thiel’s worldview.

Source: NYT

Bessent:

Actually, oil prices are down about 10% in May.

Bessent:

The Strait of Hormuz has to have free transit navigations of the sea; the sea has to be free and open, as it was before.

Trump will make a great deal.