Leaked documents reportedly show Russia and China are cooperating much more closely militarily than China publicly admits.

They are discussing joint weapons projects, training Russian drone operators in China, sharing battlefield lessons from Ukraine, and developing ways to counter Starlink—including jamming, cyberattacks, or potentially attacking satellites.

They are also working on an advanced air/missile-defense system aimed at US-style hypersonic and ballistic missiles.

Russia brings real combat experience from Ukraine; China brings electronics, manufacturing, and technology.

Source: SPIEGEL

Qatari negotiators have traveled to Iran for talks aimed at de-escalating tensions and paving the way for renewed US-Iran negotiations.

The trip was coordinated with the United States.

Source: CNN

The Trump administration is seeking to keep Israel out of any US military action against Iran over concerns that Israeli involvement could escalate the conflict.

Although Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly eager to participate, Washington is opposed for now.

Source: CNN

Qatar blocked a major defense manufacturing agreement between Volkswagen and Israel.

▪️VW proposed to build Iron Dome parts with Rafael
▪️QIA holds 17 percent of VW's voting rights
▪️Israel subsequently halted a Hapag-Lloyd shipping deal

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Trump removed the final three members of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission (EAC)—the independent federal agency that certifies voting systems, supports election officials, and maintains the national mail voter registration form.

Two Democratic commissioners were fired and the lone Republican resigned, leaving the agency without commissioners ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Source: Reuters

Iranian media releases footage showing the final resting place of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his family members.

Turkish President Erdogan:

In traditional warfare, the decisive factors were force concentration and the number of platforms available.

Today, we see that technology, information, unmanned systems, rapid decision-making, and support mechanisms have been added to these factors.

Wars are no longer fought solely on the battlefield.
They are also waged through cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns.

Critical infrastructure, power transmission lines, and trade routes are targeted by kamikaze drones.

In this new operational environment, where reconnaissance and real-time intelligence have become indispensable force multipliers, planning as well as command and control have become more critical than ever.

Today, I would like to state with great pride:

The officers trained at our National Defence University demonstrate exceptional performance in both planning and command and control.

Zelensky:

This week, our warriors achieved significant results in carrying out long-range strikes against Russian facilities that support this war.

Ukrainian drones reached Siberia and struck the oil refinery in Omsk—nearly 2,500 kilometers from Ukraine.

There is now no Russian oil refinery that Ukrainian weapons cannot reach.

Trump's New Air Force One Lacks Core Missile Defenses

The new Air Force One jet, a Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar, lacks advanced defensive countermeasures of its predecessor, which is what forced Trump to abruptly swap planes on his return from Türkiye.

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Mediators scramble to salvage the U.S.-Iran interim truce deal.

▪️Qatar launches urgent de-escalation talks in Tehran
▪️US blocks Israeli action over fears it will lose control of the conflict
▪️Oil rises 6% following heavy exchange of strikes

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BREAKING: Trump:

The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue “talks.” We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Syria Links Macron Bombings to ISIS Cell

Syrian security forces dismantled an ISIS-affiliated cell and uncovered a secret explosives stockpile in Damascus following twin bombings that targeted French President Emmanuel Macron's hotel during his visit.

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EU to Allow Ukraine to Buy British Arms with Its $69 Billion Loan

EU will authorize Ukraine to utilize a $69 billion defense loan to procure British military equipment, integrating London into the bloc's broader security support framework for Kyiv.

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Germany to Buy US Tomahawk Cruise Missiles

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced Germany’s intent to acquire US-made Tomahawk cruise missiles, marking a strategic pivot for Berlin as it seeks to secure sovereign long-range strike capabilities.

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Trump told the New York Post he has "left instructions" that if Iran succeeds in assassinating him, the U.S. should "literally bomb them at levels that they've never seen before."

He added that he's been "No. 1" on Iran's kill list "for a long time," saying, "I hope you'll miss me."

📸 Trump and Zelensky looked very happy during the NATO summit in Ankara.

Ukrainian naval drones hit 13 Russian shadow fleet boats near Crimea overnight, bringing the total to 48 vessels struck in the past five days.

The U.S. and Iran are expected to hold another round of talks next week, likely in Switzerland.

Source: Axios