Former classmates say Cole Tomas Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, was deeply religious in college but showed no signs of violence at the time.

At the California Institute of Technology, he was active in a Christian fellowship and known for serious Bible study and moral debates.

Friends recall him as principled, thoughtful, and sometimes rigid—but not dangerous.

Source: WaPo

A 500 million dollar superyacht linked to Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov crossed the Strait of Hormuz after maintenance in Dubai.

The vessel, Nord, sailed under a Russian flag on an approved route, with neither Iran nor the United States objecting.

Source: Reuters

King Charles III:

The bond of kinship and identity between America and the United Kingdom is priceless and eternal.

It is irreplaceable and unbreakable.

White House:

TWO KINGS. 👑

King Charles III:

The Christian faith is a firm anchor and daily inspiration that guides us...

King Charles III:

In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, when NATO invoked Article 5 for the first time and the UNSC was united in the face of terror, we answered the call together, as our people have done so for more than a century.

Shoulder to shoulder through two world wars, the Cold War, Afghanistan, and moments that have defined our shared security.

Today, that same unyielding resolve is needed for the defense of Ukraine and her most courageous people.

The Pentagon is asking Congress to formally rename the Department of Defense to the “Department of War,” estimating the change will cost about $52 million.

The proposal follows an executive order issued last September by Trump.

Source: The Hill

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić:

All these politicians were saying: the first attack in Europe, the first violation of territorial integrity happened in Ukraine.

No, it’s not true. It happened here.

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić:

Can you understand the argument where someone is casting spells against you?

Even adding that your father actually is not your father because your mother was a whore and she was cheating your alleged father with one Albanian—and that’s why you are so much pro-Albanian.

King Charles III:

Indeed, you recently commented, Mr. President, that if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German.

Dare I say that if it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French.

King Charles III:

On this occasion, I cannot help noticing the readjustments to the East Wing, Mr. President.

And I'm sorry to say that we British of course made our own small attempt at real estate redevelopment of the White House in 1814.

King Charles III:

American leadership helped rebuild a shattered continent, playing a decisive role as a defender of freedom in Europe.

We—and I shall never forget that—not least as freedom is again under attack following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Republican-led U.S. Senate blocked a Democratic effort to stop Trump from taking military action against Cuba without congressional approval, voting 51–47 along party lines.

Trump has decided to continue a long-term blockade on Iran instead of escalating military action or ending the conflict.

Source: WSJ

Artwork by U.S. troops stationed at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait during the Iran war.

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Trump:

We're doing a little Middle East work right now, too, as you might know. And we're doing very well. We have militarily defeated that particular opponent.

And we're never going to let that opponent ever — Charles agrees with me even more than I do — we're never going to let that opponent have a nuclear weapon.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says Friedrich Merz meant his remark that Iran is “humiliating” the US as a warning to Tehran.

Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Axel Springer, told Politico staff that company values—especially support for Israel—are non-negotiable.

He suggested employees who don’t align should leave:

“If the essentials are not a reason why to work for this company, I can only recommend to work for other companies.”

Military suicides in Israel are rising, with at least 10 active-duty soldiers and several others (including reservists and police) dying by suicide in 2026 so far.

Experts and soldiers say reduced mental health support—like canceled debriefings, fewer field officers, and ignored warning signs—may be contributing.

Source: Haaretz

An Israeli military unit that assaulted and detained a CNN team in the West Bank has returned to duty after a one-month suspension.

The incident involved a soldier putting a journalist in a chokehold; an investigation was opened, but no further discipline is known.

Source: CNN

Trump: