Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin called Asim Munir an "unapologetic terror apologist" and said Pakistan will be discarded once its utility fades.

🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇷 Israeli channels are reporting that Netanyahu will hold an urgent security meeting with the heads of Israel’s security services in light of Iran’s response to President Trump’s proposal.

Latvia's defence minister resigns over drone incursion from Ukraine after misdirection due to Russian electronic warfare.

🇺🇸🇮🇱 The United States is considering a permanent deployment of its army in Israel

Washington is considering a long-term military presence in Israel following the joint US–Israeli campaign against Iran. Israel Hayom has written that American officials are weighing whether to leave a significant force in place rather than rely exclusively on the old network of Gulf bases.

The new proposal includes deployment of combat aircraft, command elements, logistics infrastructure, and the kind of operational permanence associated with major American regional hubs.

~ The Times of Israel

‼️🇬🇧| Keir Starmer says the government will introduce legislation to nationalise British Steel.

🇫🇷⚡️ — France has recorded its first Hantavirus case, according to the Health Minister, per AFP.

‼️BREAKING: Balochistan, Gwadar (Kantani) Incident

▪️8 Laborers Killed in Blind Firing by Occupying Pakistani Coast Guard

▪️Pakistani Coast Guard — Reportedly, blind firing in Kantani, Gwadar (Balochistan) has left 8 laborers dead and several others injured. Situation in the area remains tense following the incident, according to sources

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Trump says he is considering renewing "Project Freedom," but this time US escorts in the Strait of Hormuz would be only one part of a broader military operation.

🇮🇱🇮🇳 Israeli PM Netanyahu Describes Visit to India With His Wife as 'Love Fest' – Says Israel ‘Elicits Enormous Respect’ in India.

He mentioned, ‘Israel is very popular in India, very popular. Prime Minister Modi came here, and he was greeted with great affection.'

🇺🇸🇷🇺 US President Trump says he had a positive call with Russian President Putin.

🇺🇦🇷🇺🇺🇸 Fed Up, Zelensky Takes Gloves Off With the Trump Administration

NYT reports: With peace talks on ice and Ukraine now more self-reliant, President Volodymyr Zelensky seems to be stepping away from the United States.

Ukraine is preparing for a long-term war with Russia, with some sources claiming peace talks are dead.

White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen pleads not guilty in federal court

‼️🇨🇳🇺🇸| China has strongly opposed U.S. sanctions on China-based companies accused by Washington of supporting Iran’s military operations, describing the measures as illegal and unilateral.

‼️Trump: The ceasefire with 🇮🇷iran is on massive life support.

Netanyahu says Pakistan uses "bot farms" to manipulate social media

🇺🇸🇻🇪 - USA removed 13.5kg of enriched uranium from Venezuela.

🇺🇸🇮🇷🇨🇳 US Sanctions 12 Iran-Linked Individuals, Entities Over China Oil Sales.

The United States issued sanctions against 12 individuals and entities that it said facilitated the sale and shipment of Iranian oil to China, days ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing.

🇪🇺🇦🇫 EU To Invite Taliban Officials To Brussels For Migrant Return Talks

As part of a broader tightening of immigration policies, around 20 EU countries are exploring how to return migrants -- particularly those with criminal convictions -- to Afghanistan.

🇦🇪🇮🇷The United Arab Emirates has carried out military strikes on Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported

The strikes, which the UAE has not publicly acknowledged, included an attack on a refinery on Iran's Lavan Island in the Persian Gulf, WSJ said, adding that the attack took place in early April.