Qatar and Ukraine have signed a defense agreement seeking joint expertise on countering threats from missiles and drones, according to Qatar’s Ministry of Defense.

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The capitalization of American public companies fell by another two trillion dollars on the last trading day of this week.

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Diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey are in Islamabad for talks with Pakistan, which is mediating between the US and Iran.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced Iran allowed 20 more Pakistani-flagged ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

The discussions aim to de-escalate the US-Israel war on Iran, with Pakistan serving as a key mediator. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have coordinated to support the efforts.

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"American soldiers should leave Germany. It's a necessary "first step" toward achieving greater German independence & avoiding involvement in international conflicts."

— Germany's Tino Chrupalla, co-chairman of AfD Party

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The Pentagon is preparing for limited ground operations in Iran, potentially involving raids on Kharg Island and coastal sites near the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. officials cited by The Washington Post.

These operations could involve special forces and infantry but are not expected to escalate into a full invasion. The timeline for such actions is estimated to be weeks or a couple of months.

Meanwhile, Iran has warned of retaliation and asserted readiness to respond to any U.S. military presence in the region.

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Zelensky stated that Ukraine could face a diesel fuel shortage of up to 90% due to the war in Iran, and added that he had traveled to the Middle East for negotiations on diesel fuel supplies, offering in return Ukraine's assistance to the Gulf states in countering drones.

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The Atlantic magazine notes China's rapid technological and scientific development. For instance, China's spending on research and development has increased from $13 billion in 1991 to over $800 billion annually today, second only to the United States. The country plans to increase its science budget by 7% annually over the next five years, and it is expected that by 2029, China's public spending on scientific research will exceed that of the United States.
 
The magazine notes that China has made significant progress in applied sciences, catching up with or surpassing the United States in the development and production of advanced batteries, electric vehicles, and solar cells, taking a leading position in key technologies of the 21st century.

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North Korea has conducted ground tests of a modernized solid-fuel rocket engine, which can be used in intercontinental missiles capable of hitting the mainland United States, reports Associated Press.
 
The Central Telegraph Agency of Korea notes that leader Kim Jong Un personally observed the test and called it "of great significance" for bringing the country's strategic weapons to the "highest level" as part of a five-year defense development plan.

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Yemen's Houthi Information Minister states: "We are contemplating a closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait."

This vital trade corridor could cripple the global economy further if shutdown happens.

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Syria’s al-Sharaa visits Germany to talk reconstruction, return of refugees.

The trip aims to address refugee repatriation and Syria’s rebuilding during high-level meetings in Berlin.

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Spain has closed its airspace to US planes involved in the US-Israel war on Iran, after previously refusing to let Washington use jointly operated military bases for the conflict. Defence Minister Margarita Robles called the war "profoundly illegal and unjust."

Under Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Spain has strongly opposed US and Israeli military actions in the Middle East and imposed a permanent arms embargo on Israel.

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Peskov: The topic of delivering Russian oil products to Cuba was raised during contacts with the US.
Russia considers it its duty to help Cuba, which needs oil products.

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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday the recent truce plan proposed by the United States contains "very excessive, unrealistic and unreasonable" demands.

He made the remarks at a weekly press conference in Tehran while elaborating on the U.S.-proposed 15-point plan delivered to Iran via intermediaries to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns nuclear sites must never be targeted, urging talks after US-Israeli air attacks on Iran’s facilities.

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Karoline Leavitt: ‘Previous’ Iranian leaders are ‘no longer on planet Earth because they lied to the US and they strung us along in negotiations. And that was unacceptable to the president, which is why many of the previous leaders were killed.’

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Trump: "All those countries that can't get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz... I have a proposal for you - buy from the US, we have plenty, and develop some late courage. Go to the Strait and just take it. You will have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the US will no longer be there to help you, just as you were not there for us.

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Israel’s Knesset has adopted a law introducing the death penalty for “terrorists”.

The legislation permits capital punishment for those convicted of terrorism — mainly Palestinians found guilty of murdering Israelis.
Right-wing politicians celebrated the move, while critics condemned the law as discriminatory.

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Kaja Kallas: Europe is on Ukraine's side and will continue to support it. We will continue to provide military, financial, energy, and humanitarian support. The countries of the European Union will do everything in their power “to ensure full accountability” of Russia.”

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Regime change in Iran has occurred — Defense Secretary Hegseth

'This new regime should be wiser than the last' 'If Iran is not willing, then the US War Department will continue with even more intensity’.

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France refused Israel ‌its airspace to transport US weapons for ⁠Iran war — Reuters, citing anonymous sources
The claim is that this was the first such refusal by France since the start of the conflict.

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China and Pakistan presented on Tuesday a new initiative for ending the war in Iran that includes an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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