The U.S. State Department said Washington "supports Pakistan's right to defend itself against terrorist attacks," adding that "the Pakistani people have suffered greatly at the hands of terrorists."

The remarks come as clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan continue following their worst fighting in years.

Source: Reuters

Five ex-Saudia Boeing 777s delivered to Iran's Mahan Air despite sanctions.

Fve used Boeing 777-268ER widebody jets from Saudi Arabian Airlines have been delivered to Iran's Mahan Air, with two confirmed at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport.

Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, Army Chief Asim Munir, and their delegation paid their respects to Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.

Sami Hamdi | Geopolitical Analyst | The International Interest:
 

What caused the shift against Israel is what Americans witnessed during the Gaza genocide - for the first time, unfiltered.
 
They had a sanitized image of Israel before. Now, through social media & decentralized information, they saw raw footage.
 
Images of genocide that would never have aired on CNN or the BBC were seen by millions on their phones.
 
This genocide moved people deeply. Candace Owens on Piers Morgan said: "I am disgusted with myself that I didn't know all this before."
 
Tucker Carlson admitted he spent most of his life believing Islam was the real threat - now, realizing Israel wasn't telling the full truth.
 
People who spent their lives believing something are realizing it was the product of a controlled flow of information - and they feel betrayed.

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Polish PM Tusk:

I am convinced that good Polish-Ukrainian relations are in the interest of both countries.

But they require goodwill from Kyiv as well.

It can no longer be the case that only Warsaw is expected to show goodwill all the time.

Polish PM Tusk:

The recent tension with Ukraine was caused by an unnecessary decision by President Zelensky.

I told him that it is his responsibility to find a way to reduce these tensions.

The worst possible idea would be to try to build domestic support in Ukraine by escalating hostility between Ukraine and Poland. That is simply unacceptable.

I would much rather that our security be built on good relations with our neighbors, including Ukraine. Now we are waiting for a step from Ukraine.

There can be no European Union without reconciliation, and there can be no reconciliation without historical truth. Ukraine must understand this.

Ukrainian Woman Disguised As Man is Prime Suspect

The woman who disguised herself as a man to execute an unprecedented remote bomb attack on a Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco fled through France to Italy following the assassination attempt.

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Polish PM Tusk:

We will consistently argue for continued support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.

But I appeal to the entire Polish delegation to be cautious about making any declarations of further financial support from Poland.

Not because I believe Ukraine does not need financial support. I believe Poland has enormous responsibilities in protecting the entire eastern border of the European Union, and everyone must take that into account.

Ukraine is fighting the war, but Poland, in peacetime, bears the main burden of protecting our border—which is also Europe's border against threats from the east.

Russian Missiles Strike Kyiv Hotel Housing Austrian Ambassador

Russian drones and ballistic missiles targeted central Kyiv overnight, striking the Cityhotel Residence where Austrian Ambassador Robert Martin Müller was staying.

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Sami Hamdi | Geopolitical Analyst | The International Interest:
 

Gen Z is media-savvy in a way older generations aren't, can differentiate AI misinformation from real content.
 
When Harris lost, a Gen Z voter told Don Lemon she voted for Jill Stein because "Harris supports genocide" & that's a red line.
 
Where did she get that from? Not from BBC, MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, the New York Times or the Washington Post. She got it from TikTok.
 
That's why Netanyahu called purchasing TikTok the most important acquisition of this war.
 
Jonathan Greenblatt of the ADL went to the Knesset urging them to capture TikTok, while Larry Ellison bought CBS & installed Bari Weiss - and now wants her running CNN too.
 
They fear this shift is permanent. And it's spreading beyond Gen Z - into Jewish, Christian & non-religious populations alike.

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Iran begins week-long funeral proceedings to lay slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to rest.

▪️Postponed since February due to war risks
▪️Processions span Tehran, Qom, Najaf, and Kerbala
▪️Final burial scheduled for Thursday in Mashhad

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Reporter: Trump described Germany's defense efforts as ridiculous. What is your response?

Germany's Merz: Germany is doubling its defense budget within four years.

We are determined to make our contribution to NATO's defense, and especially to Europe's defense.

Anyone who seriously looks at these figures should acknowledge that.

I will present these figures next week in Ankara.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda:

A few days ago, I initiated a constitutional amendment to remove the current restriction on the possible deployment of nuclear weapons in Lithuania.

This amendment would enable Lithuania to participate in NATO's collective nuclear deterrence.

Sami Hamdi | Geopolitical Analyst | The International Interest:
 

America is changing. 42 million Americans on SNAP can't afford groceries, with medical bills bankrupting families. Unemployment is high.
 
In Oct 2023, Congress considered $14 billion for Egypt & Jordan to absorb Palestinians Israel wanted to ethnically cleanse.
 
Americans asked: you can find $14 billion for Israel but not for Americans who can't afford homes or medical care?
 
When a hurricane ripped through Florida, $8 billion went to Israel - and a paltry sum to hurricane victims.
 
The question Americans are asking is not just about Israel. It's about their own government: who do you serve? America First or Israel First?

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UK Special Forces Ban Chinese EVs Over Spying Fears

British SBS has banned Chinese-made electric vehicles from its headquarters over fears Beijing could use onboard sensors to map military bases.

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