Israel’s Minister of Finance Smotrich:

"We will liberate Gaza and settle there."

US Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack:

To paraphrase an old quote: The Middle East is like a feast; you’re either on the guest list or on the menu. It’s easy to fall off the guest list, but it’s hard to get off the menu.

NEW: A 53-year-old British citizen drove into a crowd of people in Liverpool, police say.

NEW: Russia now controls four villages in Ukraine’s Sumy region: Novenke and Basivka (Yunakivka community), Veselivka and Zhuravka (Khotin community).

Residents have been evacuated.

Fighting continues as Russian forces try to create a “buffer zone.”

U.S. Army to Cover DC Road Damage from June 14 Parade

U.S. Army officials said that the Army will be accountable for any DC road repairs that could come out of June 14’s military parade.

The parade, which will be held on the Army’s 250th birthday—and, President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday—will feature a host of heavy military vehicles, including 28 M1A1 tanks, 28 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, 28 Strykers, and four Paladins.

Russian TOR air defense system scrambling to evade a Ukrainian heavy bomber drone.

Shaheds Now Hunted by Interceptor Drones

Amid a shortage of air defense missiles and a new tactic where Russian Shahed drones fly at high altitudes to avoid mobile air defense teams, Ukraine is exploring alternatives—like using interceptor drones.

A second video has surfaced showing a drone called Sting chasing and striking a Shahed kamikaze drone mid-air.

While such interceptions remain rare, so once were FPV attacks on Russian recon drones—which have now become a serious threat.

If scaled up, these cheaper, mass-produced interceptors could reduce Ukraine’s reliance on costly missiles.

In response, Russia may need to adapt again—possibly adding evasive systems to drones.

Former Romanian presidential candidate Georgescu has announced that he is leaving politics.

Trump is considering imposing sanctions on Russia this week as he grows frustrated with Putin's continued attacks on Ukraine and the slow pace of peace talks.

Source: WSJ

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will meet with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today as part of his visit to the Russian Federation.

Foreign Minister Fidan and Foreign Minister Lavrov are expected to hold a joint press conference at 12.30 pm.

Israeli Army reports intercepting two medium-range ballistic missiles launched from Yemen this morning.

Houthis have launched 44 missiles at Israel since hostilities resumed—though many fail mid-flight.

Germany’s Merz:

My comments on countries lifting weapons range limits for Ukraine referred to a decision taken months ago.

India's Modi threatens Pakistan:

Eat bread, or else my bullet is always an option.

Germany's Merz:

We are a long way away from the end of the Ukraine war.

The U.S. says the Sykes-Picot era is over.

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Germany’s Merz:

What has happened in last few days does not appear necessary to fight Hamas terrorism and protect Israel’s existence.

Strict data laws are hindering Germany’s efforts to expand its military, the reservists’ association warns.

After suspending conscription in 2011, contact with former conscripts was lost.

“We have lost their contacts. It’s crazy.”

Source: FT

Tesla’s EU sales plunged 52.6% in April, dropping to 5,475 cars, as rivals like VW and BYD surged ahead.

In the first four months of 2025, sales are down 46.1%.

Once the EV leader, Tesla now trails 10 competitors.

Japanese Type 10 tank seen driving with a prototype cope cage against FPV drone threat.

Ukraine’s fiber-optic FPV drones are now striking Russian vehicles from 42 km away.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is expected to travel to Kyiv later this week to meet Ukrainian officials after meeting with Putin and Lavrov in Moscow.

Source: Reuters