🇪🇺 🇺🇦 EU Demands Ukraine Legalize Same-Sex Unions
The European Commission is pressuring Ukraine to legalize same-sex unions as a condition for EU membership talks.
This demand is part of Brussels' broader effort to align Ukrainian law with EU standards on non-discrimination and human rights.
Compliance will be given particular attention during the accession process.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
The European Commission is pressuring Ukraine to legalize same-sex unions as a condition for EU membership talks.
This demand is part of Brussels' broader effort to align Ukrainian law with EU standards on non-discrimination and human rights.
Compliance will be given particular attention during the accession process.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
🇺🇸 Trump Accuses Obama of Alien Info Leak
Former President Trump accused Barack Obama of divulging classified information regarding extraterrestrial life.
Trump stated Obama 'gave classified information' and 'he's not supposed to be doing that'.
Trump neither confirmed nor denied the existence of aliens, but emphasized the alleged security breach.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Former President Trump accused Barack Obama of divulging classified information regarding extraterrestrial life.
Trump stated Obama 'gave classified information' and 'he's not supposed to be doing that'.
Trump neither confirmed nor denied the existence of aliens, but emphasized the alleged security breach.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
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🇺🇸 - RTX (Raytheon) released computer generated video of the upcoming 6th generation fighter jet F-47 that will be manufactured for the US Air Force.
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🇧🇾 🇺🇸 Belarus Delegation Denied US Visas for Peace Meeting
Belarus' delegation was denied visas to attend the Board of Peace's inaugural meeting in Washington.
The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs questioned the sincerity of the peace initiative given the denial.
Reports suggest Trump was displeased with Lukashenko's plan to send his foreign minister instead.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
Belarus' delegation was denied visas to attend the Board of Peace's inaugural meeting in Washington.
The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs questioned the sincerity of the peace initiative given the denial.
Reports suggest Trump was displeased with Lukashenko's plan to send his foreign minister instead.
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🇵🇸 🇪🇬 Gaza: Recruitment for New Palestinian Police Force Begins
Yesterday, recruitment has commenced for a new Palestinian police force in Gaza, with 2,000 applicants in the initial hours.
The force, operating under the National Committee and trained in Egypt, aims to disarm factions and centralize weapons under civilian control.
This initiative seeks to establish a unified security apparatus within Gaza.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
Yesterday, recruitment has commenced for a new Palestinian police force in Gaza, with 2,000 applicants in the initial hours.
The force, operating under the National Committee and trained in Egypt, aims to disarm factions and centralize weapons under civilian control.
This initiative seeks to establish a unified security apparatus within Gaza.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
🇰🇿 🇺🇸 🇦🇷 Kazakhstan's "Trump Peace Award" Gains Momentum
Kazakhstan's President Tokayev has proposed establishing a "President Trump’s Award of the Board of Peace."
The award aims to recognize Trump's outstanding achievements in peacebuilding.
Tokayev emphasized the need for concrete actions to build lasting peace.
Argentina's President Milei expressed support, citing Trump's leadership and the importance of peace based on human rights. Milei stated that Argentina believes in diplomacy that takes risks to achieve peace and supports the Board of Peace framework.
President Trump stated the group will make Gaza an example of success, safety, and unity, citing commitments from powerful and wealthy nations, including the United States. Tokayev specifically proposed a "special Peace Council award named after President Trump".
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Kazakhstan's President Tokayev has proposed establishing a "President Trump’s Award of the Board of Peace."
The award aims to recognize Trump's outstanding achievements in peacebuilding.
Tokayev emphasized the need for concrete actions to build lasting peace.
Argentina's President Milei expressed support, citing Trump's leadership and the importance of peace based on human rights. Milei stated that Argentina believes in diplomacy that takes risks to achieve peace and supports the Board of Peace framework.
President Trump stated the group will make Gaza an example of success, safety, and unity, citing commitments from powerful and wealthy nations, including the United States. Tokayev specifically proposed a "special Peace Council award named after President Trump".
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
🇻🇪 Venezuela Approves Amnesty for Political Prisoners
Venezuela's Parliament has approved an amnesty bill for political prisoners prosecuted since 1999.
The legislation excludes individuals convicted of serious crimes such as homicide, drug trafficking, corruption, and human rights violations.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
Venezuela's Parliament has approved an amnesty bill for political prisoners prosecuted since 1999.
The legislation excludes individuals convicted of serious crimes such as homicide, drug trafficking, corruption, and human rights violations.
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🇺🇸 🇨🇳 Texas AG Paxton Escalates Fight Against Chinese Tech
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is aggressively targeting Chinese tech firms, filing suit against Temu for alleged spyware tactics and deceptive marketing.
Paxton also sued TP-Link, accusing the router company of misleading consumers about its manufacturing origins and security vulnerabilities exploited by Chinese actors.
The lawsuit against TP-Link seeks injunctions based on national security concerns, while TP-Link denies Chinese government control and vows to fight the allegations.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is aggressively targeting Chinese tech firms, filing suit against Temu for alleged spyware tactics and deceptive marketing.
Paxton also sued TP-Link, accusing the router company of misleading consumers about its manufacturing origins and security vulnerabilities exploited by Chinese actors.
The lawsuit against TP-Link seeks injunctions based on national security concerns, while TP-Link denies Chinese government control and vows to fight the allegations.
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🇵🇱 Poland Resumes Anti-Personnel Mine Production After Treaty Exit
Poland has withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention, signaling a shift in its defense strategy.
Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk announced plans to begin mass production of anti-personnel mines.
This decision marks a departure from non-proliferation efforts.
Poland had previously destroyed over 1 million anti-personnel mines by 2016.
Baltic countries have also completed their exits from the treaty.
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Poland has withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention, signaling a shift in its defense strategy.
Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk announced plans to begin mass production of anti-personnel mines.
This decision marks a departure from non-proliferation efforts.
Poland had previously destroyed over 1 million anti-personnel mines by 2016.
Baltic countries have also completed their exits from the treaty.
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🇺🇸 🇪🇺 US Warns EU Again Over "Buy European" Defense Procurement
The Pentagon has issued a stern warning to the EU regarding its proposed "Buy European" defense procurement rules. Washington strongly opposes any measures that would exclude U.S. firms from European defense contracts.
The U.S. views such policies as protectionist and exclusionary, potentially leading to retaliatory measures. Washington may review waivers under existing defense trade deals, restricting EU firms’ access to U.S. contracts.
Despite the warnings, nearly two-thirds of EU arms imports originate from the United States.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
The Pentagon has issued a stern warning to the EU regarding its proposed "Buy European" defense procurement rules. Washington strongly opposes any measures that would exclude U.S. firms from European defense contracts.
The U.S. views such policies as protectionist and exclusionary, potentially leading to retaliatory measures. Washington may review waivers under existing defense trade deals, restricting EU firms’ access to U.S. contracts.
Despite the warnings, nearly two-thirds of EU arms imports originate from the United States.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
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🇺🇸 🇸🇦 US Eases Nuclear Safeguards for Saudi Arabia
The U.S. has informed Congress of a potential civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, relaxing previous non-proliferation safeguards.
Reports indicate Riyadh may begin uranium enrichment on its soil as part of the deal.
This move signals a shift in U.S. policy towards nuclear cooperation in the Middle East.
The administration's report indicates it is not seeking the Additional Protocol, raising concerns among nonproliferation experts. The draft agreement leaves open the possibility of Saudi enrichment and reprocessing activities.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
The U.S. has informed Congress of a potential civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, relaxing previous non-proliferation safeguards.
Reports indicate Riyadh may begin uranium enrichment on its soil as part of the deal.
This move signals a shift in U.S. policy towards nuclear cooperation in the Middle East.
The administration's report indicates it is not seeking the Additional Protocol, raising concerns among nonproliferation experts. The draft agreement leaves open the possibility of Saudi enrichment and reprocessing activities.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
🇪🇺🇪🇪 Kaja Kallas's Isolation Deepens
Head of the EU's diplomacy Kaja Kallas appears increasingly isolated.
Reports indicate a lack of communication between Kallas and foreign ministers from numerous European nations.
Even the U.S. Secretary of State seemingly avoids contact.
Medvedev claims Kallas is so irrelevant that even EU diplomats avoid her. He added that in Washington, they barely know who she is.
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Head of the EU's diplomacy Kaja Kallas appears increasingly isolated.
Reports indicate a lack of communication between Kallas and foreign ministers from numerous European nations.
Even the U.S. Secretary of State seemingly avoids contact.
Medvedev claims Kallas is so irrelevant that even EU diplomats avoid her. He added that in Washington, they barely know who she is.
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🇪🇸 Spain Urges Global Action on Wealth Inequality
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has criticized the vast wealth disparity, highlighting that the richest 10% control over half the income and 75% of the wealth. He described these figures as unsustainable, immoral, and outrageous.
Spain is advocating for the establishment of an intergovernmental group of experts to combat inequality.
The Prime Minister urged democratic powers to address this 'dramatic reality'.
Spain asserts that those who have more must contribute more, and will continue to push for this principle on a global scale.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has criticized the vast wealth disparity, highlighting that the richest 10% control over half the income and 75% of the wealth. He described these figures as unsustainable, immoral, and outrageous.
Spain is advocating for the establishment of an intergovernmental group of experts to combat inequality.
The Prime Minister urged democratic powers to address this 'dramatic reality'.
Spain asserts that those who have more must contribute more, and will continue to push for this principle on a global scale.
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🇺🇸 🇮🇷 Engineers Charged with Sending Google Secrets to Iran
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted three Silicon Valley engineers for allegedly stealing trade secrets from Google and other tech companies.
The stolen data, including sensitive semiconductor information, was reportedly transferred to Iran.
The defendants face charges of conspiracy, trade secret theft, and obstruction of justice, with potential sentences of up to 10 years per count.
All three have been arrested in San Jose.
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The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted three Silicon Valley engineers for allegedly stealing trade secrets from Google and other tech companies.
The stolen data, including sensitive semiconductor information, was reportedly transferred to Iran.
The defendants face charges of conspiracy, trade secret theft, and obstruction of justice, with potential sentences of up to 10 years per count.
All three have been arrested in San Jose.
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🇺🇸 US GDP Growth Slows Sharply Amid Shutdown, Trade Deficit
US GDP growth sharply decelerated to 1.4% in Q4 2025, significantly below the expected 2.8% and previous 4.4%. The Commerce Department attributed the slowdown to a wider trade deficit and the government shutdown, which alone cut about 1 percentage point from growth.
Full-year growth reached 2.2%.
Inflation remains persistent, with the PCE price index rising by 3%, exceeding forecasts and staying above the Fed's 2% target.
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US GDP growth sharply decelerated to 1.4% in Q4 2025, significantly below the expected 2.8% and previous 4.4%. The Commerce Department attributed the slowdown to a wider trade deficit and the government shutdown, which alone cut about 1 percentage point from growth.
Full-year growth reached 2.2%.
Inflation remains persistent, with the PCE price index rising by 3%, exceeding forecasts and staying above the Fed's 2% target.
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🇺🇸 🇵🇹 Record U.S. Military Aircraft Surge at Lajes Airfield, Azores
Lajes Airfield in the Azores experienced a record surge of U.S. military activity between February 18-19.
The deployment included at least 11 KC-46 tankers, 12 F-16 fighters, and a C-17 cargo aircraft. Approximately 400 U.S. personnel were also present at the base, signaling a strategic power projection.
The U.S. is reportedly transferring so many aircraft to the Middle East because it lacks sufficient intermediate airbases.
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Lajes Airfield in the Azores experienced a record surge of U.S. military activity between February 18-19.
The deployment included at least 11 KC-46 tankers, 12 F-16 fighters, and a C-17 cargo aircraft. Approximately 400 U.S. personnel were also present at the base, signaling a strategic power projection.
The U.S. is reportedly transferring so many aircraft to the Middle East because it lacks sufficient intermediate airbases.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
🇺🇸 🇬🇱 Hospital Boat to Greenland Announced, But Not Underway
President Trump announced the dispatch of a hospital boat to Greenland, purportedly in collaboration with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry.
The stated aim is to provide medical care to the underserved population. Trump affirmed the boat is en route to care for those who are sick.
However, the need is unclear, with the only recent medical evacuation being a US Navy crew member assisted by Denmark.
Despite the announcement and illustration of USNS Mercy, AIS trackers show both Navy hospital ships pierside in Mobile, Alabama.
Both USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort are undergoing scheduled maintenance and repairs, with no deployment currently underway.
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President Trump announced the dispatch of a hospital boat to Greenland, purportedly in collaboration with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry.
The stated aim is to provide medical care to the underserved population. Trump affirmed the boat is en route to care for those who are sick.
However, the need is unclear, with the only recent medical evacuation being a US Navy crew member assisted by Denmark.
Despite the announcement and illustration of USNS Mercy, AIS trackers show both Navy hospital ships pierside in Mobile, Alabama.
Both USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort are undergoing scheduled maintenance and repairs, with no deployment currently underway.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
🇺🇦 👮 Lviv Bombings: Police Targeted in Terrorist Attack, Officer Dead, 24 Injured
Explosions struck central Lviv, Ukraine, resulting in casualties.
Ukrainian National Police confirm fatalities and injuries among law enforcement officers. Local sources indicate additional injuries, including a serviceman, following the blasts.
Preliminary reports suggest the incident began after police responded to a call.
A female officer was killed, and 24 representatives of the National Police and National Guard were injured in the double explosion. The attack is now classified as terrorism.
The initial explosion occurred upon police arrival at a reported robbery; a second explosion targeted the assisting crew.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Explosions struck central Lviv, Ukraine, resulting in casualties.
Ukrainian National Police confirm fatalities and injuries among law enforcement officers. Local sources indicate additional injuries, including a serviceman, following the blasts.
Preliminary reports suggest the incident began after police responded to a call.
A female officer was killed, and 24 representatives of the National Police and National Guard were injured in the double explosion. The attack is now classified as terrorism.
The initial explosion occurred upon police arrival at a reported robbery; a second explosion targeted the assisting crew.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
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🇵🇰 🇦🇫 ⚡️ Pakistan Airstrikes Target Terrorist Camps in Afghanistan
Pakistani fighter jets executed airstrikes in Afghanistan's Barmal district, Paktika province, targeting Pakistani Taliban (TTP) positions.
These strikes follow a pattern of Pakistani military action against TTP elements operating across the Afghan border.
Similar operations were reported in both 2024 and 2025 in response to attacks within Pakistan.
Reports confirm the strikes occurred in the Paktika region. The Pakistani Air Force has carried out a series of strikes on targets, expanding operations to include targets in Nangarhar and Khost provinces.
Pakistan's Ministry of Information & Broadcasting announced that the airstrikes targeted seven "terrorist camps and hideouts" belonging to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) in response to recent suicide bombing attacks.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Pakistani fighter jets executed airstrikes in Afghanistan's Barmal district, Paktika province, targeting Pakistani Taliban (TTP) positions.
These strikes follow a pattern of Pakistani military action against TTP elements operating across the Afghan border.
Similar operations were reported in both 2024 and 2025 in response to attacks within Pakistan.
Reports confirm the strikes occurred in the Paktika region. The Pakistani Air Force has carried out a series of strikes on targets, expanding operations to include targets in Nangarhar and Khost provinces.
Pakistan's Ministry of Information & Broadcasting announced that the airstrikes targeted seven "terrorist camps and hideouts" belonging to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) in response to recent suicide bombing attacks.
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🇸🇾🏴 ISIS Accuses Syrian President of Aiding Israel, Declares Jihad
ISIS has declared a new phase of jihad against the Syrian government, accusing it of apostasy and collaboration with Israel.
The terror group denounced the regime as overly secular and a puppet of "crusaders," rejecting the 2024 overthrow of Assad as a Turkish-American charade.
This escalation signals a renewed effort by ISIS to destabilize the region and establish its radical Islamist agenda.
ISIS spokesman Abu Hudhayfah al-Ansari accused Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa of acting as a "border guard" for Israel.
The group claims al-Sharaa does not differ from Alawites and Kurds.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
ISIS has declared a new phase of jihad against the Syrian government, accusing it of apostasy and collaboration with Israel.
The terror group denounced the regime as overly secular and a puppet of "crusaders," rejecting the 2024 overthrow of Assad as a Turkish-American charade.
This escalation signals a renewed effort by ISIS to destabilize the region and establish its radical Islamist agenda.
ISIS spokesman Abu Hudhayfah al-Ansari accused Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa of acting as a "border guard" for Israel.
The group claims al-Sharaa does not differ from Alawites and Kurds.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated