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🇺🇸 USS Gerald R. Ford Plagued by Sanitary Issues

The USS Gerald R. Ford, a $13 billion US Navy aircraft carrier deployed to the Middle East, is reportedly facing significant sanitary issues.

Crew members are allegedly waiting up to 45 minutes to access restrooms.

This situation raises concerns about the operational readiness and living conditions on the vessel, despite its advanced capabilities and strategic importance.

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🇮🇱 🇮🇳 Netanyahu Trial Schedule Once Again Altered Due to Security, Modi Visit

The Jerusalem District Court has shortened Tuesday's hearing and canceled Wednesday's session in Benjamin Netanyahu's criminal trial.

The changes were granted following a request from Netanyahu's legal team.

The defense cited Netanyahu's required attendance at a Shin Bet conference and preparations for Indian Prime Minister Modi's visit to Israel.

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🇮🇳 🇷🇺 India Considers $7B Deal for Russian Su-57 Fighters

India is weighing a $7 billion acquisition of 36-40 Russian Su-57 stealth fighters.

Moscow's offer includes technology transfer and local production, addressing concerns about China's growing military power.

This potential deal serves as a stopgap measure until India's AMCA jet is ready.

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🇺🇸 Trump Considers Bank Citizenship Data Collection

The Trump administration is reportedly considering an executive order mandating banks to collect citizenship information from customers.

This measure aims to bolster efforts against illegal immigration by potentially requiring banks to request documents like passports from both new and existing customers.

The proposal, as reported by WSJ, marks a significant escalation in immigration enforcement strategies and also makes American banking less private and more controlled by the federal government.

This action expands the crackdown on illegal immigration within the United States.

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🇵🇦 🇺🇸 🇨🇳 Panama Seizes Canal Ports from Chinese Firm

Panama has seized control of the Balboa and Cristobal ports on the Panama Canal from CK Hutchison, a Hong Kong-based Chinese firm.

Panamanian authorities, reportedly under U.S. pressure, assumed administrative and operational control of the terminals.

Maersk and MSC are slated to take over operations at the two key ports.

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🇺🇦 🇪🇺 🇷🇺 Von der Leyen Visits Kiev; EU to Bypass Veto on Ukraine Funding

Ursula von der Leyen visited the Darnitsa thermal power plant in Kiev.

The visit coincided with the fourth anniversary of the start of Russia's SMO.

Von der Leyen's presence has drawn criticism and sparked debate regarding the conflict's impact.

The EU will soon finalize its 20th sanctions package on Russia. These sanctions aim to diminish Russia's revenues and weaken its military capabilities.

Von der Leyen stated she will push through more funding for Ukraine’s war against Russia despite Hungary’s veto, aiming to deliver the money by Easter.

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🇺🇸 Meta & AMD Partnership Drives AMD Stock Surge

Meta and AMD have forged a strategic partnership to integrate AMD's Instinct GPUs into Meta's infrastructure, dedicating 6 gigawatts of data center capacity.

The initial deployment, slated for the second half of 2026, will feature a custom MI450 chip and 6th generation EPYC processors.

AMD granted Meta performance-based options for up to 160 million shares, aligning incentives with order volume and stock performance.

This deal diversifies Meta's AI suppliers and intensifies competition with Nvidia.

Following the announcement, AMD's stock has surged by 10.2%.

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🇺🇸 🇮🇱 Ellisons' Media Influence Grows Marked by His Special Invitation to the State of the Union

David Ellison, son of Larry Ellison, attended President Trump's State of the Union address after an invitation from Senator Lindsey Graham.

The Ellison family, known for its strong Zionist stance, has been rapidly expanding its influence across major United States media assets.

In August 2025, David Ellison’s Skydance Media merged with Paramount Global, giving the family control over Paramount Pictures, CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Showtime.

They are now reportedly bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery, which includes CNN, HBO, and Warner’s film studios.

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🇺🇸 🇺🇦 🇷🇺 US Demands Ukraine Halt Attacks Affecting American Economic Interests

The U.S. State Department issued a formal warning to Ukraine in November 2025 following a strike on Russia's Novorossiysk port.

The strike, which disrupted a pipeline carrying Kazakh oil, impacted U.S. economic interests, including those of Chevron.

While Washington urged Kyiv to avoid actions harming American investments, it did not halt Ukraine's targeting of Russian military or energy facilities.

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🇸🇦 🇰🇼 🇮🇶 Saudi Arabia & Kuwait Protest Iraq's Maritime Claims, Reminding of Early 1990s

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are protesting Iraq's submission of new maritime boundary coordinates to the UN, claiming infringement on Kuwaiti sovereignty.

The dispute centers on the Khor Abdullah waterways, including Fisht Al Eid and Fisht Al Eij.

Kuwait summoned Iraq's envoy, while Saudi Arabia expressed concern, urging respect for existing agreements. Other Gulf states, including Qatar, UAE, and Bahrain, have rallied behind Kuwait.

Border disputes between Iraq and Kuwait already escalated in a massive war in the 1990s, which led to the first American military action targeting Iraq.

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🇮🇷 🇺🇸 Kurdish Separatist Groups Unite Against Iran

Five Iranian Kurdish separatist groups, including PJAK and Komala, have formed the "Alliance of Political Forces of Iranian Kurdistan."

This unification mirrors a similar alliance among Balochistan separatists, signaling coordinated efforts against Iran.

These alliances likely anticipate a potential US-Israeli conflict with Iran, possibly involving a ground offensive.

IRGC commanders previously warned of enemies seeking to balkanize Iran.

The alliance includes PAK, PDKI, and Khabat, expanding the coalition's reach.

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🇺🇸 🏛 "John Barron" Calls C-SPAN to Criticize SCOTUS Tariff Ruling

Earlier this week, a caller, using the alias "John Barron" (a pseudonym once used by President Trump), contacted C-SPAN from Virginia.

The caller criticized the Supreme Court's decision to strike down Trump's global tariffs. The caller's voice sounded very similar to that of Donald Trump.

Reports indicate that Trump has used the John Barron alias for decades when speaking to the media. He also appeared to pinch his nose to further disguise his voice.

During the call, "Barron" called Hakeem Jeffries a "dope" and said Chuck Schumer "can't cook a cheeseburger." C-SPAN clarified the call came from Virginia while Trump was at the White House.

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🇵🇱 Warsaw Uses Subway to Prepare for Potential War

Warsaw's mayor declared that the city began to use its subway to store emergency supplies needed in case of a war.

Further steps include turning some of the subway system's premises into massive shelters for residents of the city that experiences significant deficit of protective locations for its residents in case war gets triggered.

Most European nations report dramatic lack of shelters. So far, only Finland and Switzerland have enough protected sites to host their entire populations.

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🇩🇪 🇨🇳 German Chancellor Merz Inspects Chinese AI Robotics

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Unitree Robotics in Hangzhou, China. During his visit, he was presented with advanced humanoid robots. The demonstration showcased the capabilities of these sophisticated machines.

The Chancellor observed the remote-controlled operation of the robotic units. This visit highlights growing international interest in China's advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics.

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🇩🇰 Denmark Election Called for March 2026 Amid Greenland Dispute

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has officially announced a general election. Voters across Denmark will head to the polls on March 24, 2026.

This decision sets the stage for a significant political contest in the coming years.

The snap election follows U.S. threats concerning Greenland.

The country was originally due to hold elections no later than October 31st. Many speculate that the PM called for an early election to ensure her previously unpopular party benefits from the huge surge in support it enjoyed after escalation of the crisis with the U.S.

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🇺🇸 Trump and NYC Mayor Mamdani Discuss Housing Initiatives

President Trump met with New York City Mayor Mamdani this afternoon for discussions on housing initiatives. The meeting focused on strategies to address the city's housing challenges.

Mayor Mamdani expressed optimism about the potential for collaboration.

The Mayor stated he is looking forward to building more housing in New York City.

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🇵🇰 🇦🇫 🇮🇳 Pakistan Accuses Taliban of Becoming India's Proxy Amid Border Clashes

Pakistan's Minister of Defense has accused the Taliban of transforming Afghanistan into an Indian proxy, alleging the group has become a haven for global terrorists and is exporting extremism.

The minister stated that despite Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to foster regional stability post-NATO withdrawal, the Taliban's actions have undermined peace and human rights, particularly for Afghan women.

He asserted that Pakistan has hosted millions of Afghan refugees for decades and can no longer tolerate aggression, declaring an open confrontation is now underway.

Recent border confrontations have escalated tensions, leading Pakistan to declare an 'all-out confrontation' with the Taliban regime.

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🇺🇸 Clinton Addresses UFOs and Pizzagate After Epstein Deposition

Hillary Clinton has commented following her Congressional deposition related to the Epstein case.

She stated that questions were raised concerning UFOs and the Pizzagate conspiracy theory.

Clinton characterized Pizzagate as a particularly vile and baseless theory propagated online.

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