Open Source Intel
The UAE has referred 13 defendants and 6 UAE registered companies to its State Security Court over an alleged Muslim Brotherhood linked network accused of smuggling weapons and millions of rounds of ammunition to Sudan’s army, after intercepting a shipment at an airport before private jet transfer.

Attorney General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said the cargo was labeled as humanitarian aid but contained ammunition, part of a covert pipeline using UAE companies, forged documents, and financial channels. Prosecutors linked the procurement structure to a committee chaired by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, with Yasser Al Atta and Salah Gosh among those referred to court.
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Open Source Intel
Israel has approved a 4th F-35 Lightning II “Adir” squadron, expanding its fleet to approximately 100 aircraft. The IAF currently operates 2 active squadrons (140th and 116th) at Nevatim, with a 3rd squadron already approved in 2024 and expected to be operational by 2028. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2050842313295794502/photo/1
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Visioner
RT @NSTRIKE1231: 🇷🇺 “In the current situation, if I were in power, I would contact Lukashenko and ask him to mediate to start negotiations.”
🔻 “Look at the map of Russia’s territory — air defense physically cannot cover such a vast area, while the enemy, with Western help, is expanding the production of drones and missiles,” — says Russian politician, diplomat, and public figure Nikolai Platoshkin.
🔻 For reference: Russian imperialist Nikolai Platoshkin has held anti-Ukrainian positions since 2014 and enthusiastically welcomed the start of military aggression against Ukraine in 2022.

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Faytuks News
RT @netblocks: ⌛️ Metrics show the #Iran internet blackout has entered its 65th day after 1536 hours amid growing concern over human rights situation in the country.

While whitelisting and privileged access are in place for a select few the general public remain cut off from the outside world. https://twitter.com/netblocks/status/2050842107422605440/photo/1
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The Spectator Index
Israel's defense ministry says it has approved plan to purchase new F-35 and F-15 fighter jets from the United States. https://twitter.com/spectatorindex/status/2050851489397326165/photo/1
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Open Source Intel
IDF releases footage of recent strikes in southern Lebanon:

▪️ IDF Multi Domain unit identified armed Hezbollah operatives in 2 separate incidents
▪️ Drone strikes carried out, targets eliminated
▪️ Additional operatives spotted inside buildings
▪️ Israeli Air Force conducted follow on airstrikes
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Visioner
RT @NSTRIKE1231: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 According to the Wall Street Journal, Iran is considering using dolphins equipped with mines to carry out “kamikaze” attacks on U.S. military vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The strait has already been under a militarily enforced blockade for several weeks, which is financially devastating for Tehran.

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Open Source Intel
In Iran, one USD is now worth 1,910,000 Rials.

Record breaking low.
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Visioner
RT @NSTRIKE1231: 🇺🇸🇨🇺 “The United States is considering options for military intervention in Cuba,” — Politico.

The White House already has options for a military operation to overthrow the government in Cuba, although at this stage diplomatic measures are being prioritized

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Open Source Intel
According to Tasnim News Agency, Iran’s demands remain: end the naval blockade, guarantees against military action, removal of U.S. forces from its periphery, release of frozen assets, reparations, full sanctions relief, and a halt to fighting across all fronts including Lebanon, plus a new mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran also claims the U.S. proposed a 2 month ceasefire, but insists on resolving everything within 30 days, aiming for a full end to the war rather than extending any temporary truce.
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Visioner
RT @NSTRIKE1231: 🇺🇦 The Ukrainian “future soldier” equipment kit SOVA, which the Ukrainian company Tactical Technology is working on. The project is currently at the prototype development stage.

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WarTranslated
The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck two Russian shadow fleet vessels, which typically transported oil, in the waters at the entrance to the port of Novorossiysk. https://twitter.com/wartranslated/status/2050869000402325715/video/1
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Open Source Intel
The Islamic regime keeps mocking President Trump with AI videos. This one was posted by Iran’s ambassador to Russia.

Not smart. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2050869208351744279/video/1
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Nuno Felix
RT @BrettErickson28: It is my genuine belief that the viral analysis that cited “13 days until oil well shut-ins” was the driving force behind the imposition of the U.S. blockade.

You will notice that an exceptional amount of data was posted within 90 minutes of CENTCOM announcing the blockade, and this data has been regurgitated line by line from Trump, Bessent, and Leavitt multiple times.

From Trump’s “3 days until Iran’s oil infrastructure explodes”, to Bessent’s “running out of storage”, it is clear that this is the playbook the Trump Administration was using for our Iran strategy we have seen over the past 19 days.

Unfortunately, here is the end result:

- 2 failed attempts at a second round of Islamabad meetings

- Per Bessent, a LOWERING of rate of inflation compared to pre-war rates

- No “catastrophic” oil well shut-ins in sight

- 19 Days wasted in one of the most catastrophic energy and fertilizer crises the world has ever seen

There is no question that Foundation for Defense of Democracies HAS, and WOULD HAVE milked this all the way to the bank had it been correct.

Unfortunately, if you’re going to bask in the glory of your purported analysis, you must also be willing to face harsh criticism when the cost of your failed assessment will now be measured in human lives.
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Nuno Felix
Ramstein and Landsthul are the backbone of EUCOM and AFRICOM

US needs Aviano, Incirlik, Naples to protect Israel, and that’s about it.

Reality is U.S. can negotiate them bilaterally with Turkey and Italy.

Deployment to Germany cost a lot but not useful for any US objective than defending … Germany.

It’s not exactly Okinawa or Guam. - Hosuk Lee-Makiyama
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Visioner
RT @NSTRIKE1231: 🇮🇷 The Tasnim news agency, affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps:
📌 Iran has sent a 14-point counter-proposal in response to the U.S. offer regarding the end of the war.
🟦 While Washington proposed a 2-month ceasefire to Tehran, Iran wants everything resolved within 30 days and demands a full end to the war instead of a temporary truce.
📝 Iran’s proposal includes:
1Security guarantees against future attacks;
2Withdrawal of U.S. forces from nearby territories (likely referring to bases in Middle Eastern countries);
3Lifting of naval restrictions;
4Release of frozen Iranian assets;
5Compensation for damages caused;
6Lifting of sanctions;
7Cessation of hostilities on all fronts;
8New rules for the Strait of Hormuz.

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Faytuks News
RT @FaytuksNetwork: Exclusive: Iran has continued to mine the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire, European security assessments indicate, according to an ambassador who spoke to Faytuks Network under condition of anonymity.
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Nuno Felix
This is essential for Strategic Autonomy

EU needs a Capital Markets Union — full financial integration.

• Stock market size (Market Cap / GDP):
US: >200% of GDP
EU: ~70–80% of GDP
→ Massive valuation, scale, and funding gap

• Household asset allocation (equities):
US: ~35–40%
EU: ~20%
→ Americans participate in growth. Europeans don’t.

• Bank deposits of household assets (low-yield savings):
EU: ~30–35%
US: ~13%
→ Europe is over-allocated to zero/low return cash

• System structure:
EU = bank-dominated (~80% of corporate financing) US = market-based (deep equity & debt markets)
→ US scales companies globally. EU limits them locally.

The result: Lower valuations, fewer tech giants, weaker capital formation, slower wealth creation.

The fix — Capital Markets Union:
• One rulebook across EU
• Deep, liquid equity markets
• Shift savings → investments
• Unlock €trillions into companies, tech, infrastructure

Outcome: Higher household wealth + higher company valuations + global competitiveness

https://app.openmacro.ai/insights/the-capital-markets-union-and-savings-and-investments-union-unlocking-trillions-for-eu-competitiveness - Marcos Agustín
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Nuno Felix
RT @Publico: Histórico defensor do nuclear em Portugal, Pedro Sampaio Nunes avisa que a actual estratégia nacional energética é “insustentável” e “incapaz de assegurar previsibilidade à economia”. https://www.publico.pt/2026/05/03/economia/entrevista/pedro-sampaio-nunes-portugal-precisa-quatro-centrais-nucleares-2173025
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