A Lockheed C-130 of the Nigeren Air Force landed in Bamako earlier today

Besides the obvious answer that it was likely transporting supplies it more likely transported the Nigeren delegation including Minister of Defense Celestine Simpore who was present and spoke at the funeral of the killed defense minister Sadio Camara

🇦🇪⚡- "The UAE is also considering withdrawing from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation," - Ajel, Saudi outlet.

🇲🇱⚡️- Assalim Ag Abanassa, local Imghad (Touareg) leader in Kidal announces he and his followers are joining the FLA+JNIM axis. He asks the other Touareg factions in Mali to join the insurgent coalition.

🇫🇷⚡️- The French State Council has confirmed the dissolution of the Young Guard, France's largest antifa movement.

🇺🇸🇩🇪⚡- "The Chancellor of Germany should spend more time on ending the war with Russia/Ukraine (Where he has been totally ineffective!), and fixing his broken Country, especially Immigration and Energy, and less time on interfering with those that are getting rid of the Iran Nuclear threat, thereby making the World, including Germany, a safer place!" - President Trump on Truth Social.

🇫🇷🇪🇺⚡️- France carried out Orion 26, the largest exercise conducted by the French military since the Cold War. Around 12500 soldiers from 20 countries took part in the 11-weeks long exercise that ended today.

The scenario presented a situation where "Mercure", a hostile nation, is invading "Arnland", a country trying to join the European Union. The exercise featured tanks, helicopters, fighter jets and drones. It was centered on coordinating a multi-national force to help another foreign army.

🇫🇷🇪🇺⚡️- The final part of the exercise featured an all-out theoretical battle with high-intensity artillery fire and drone swarms, alongside the logistical challenges of supplying an inter-allied division of 25000 soldiers.

Officials have indicated to medias that drone warfare has been fully implemented in French-led exercises.

🇱🇧🇮🇱⚡️- BREAKING: Several IDF brigades have been withdrawn from southern Lebanon and redeployed to Israel or Gaza, according to Israeli Channel 11.

🇺🇸🇬🇧⚡- "In Honor of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom, who have just left the White House, soon headed back to their wonderful Country, I will be removing the Tariffs and Restrictions on Whiskey having to do with Scotland’s ability to work with the Commonwealth of Kentucky on Whiskey and Bourbon, two very important Industries within Scotland and Kentucky. People have wanted to do this for a long time, in that there had been great Inter-Country Trade, especially having to do with the Wooden Barrels used. The King and Queen got me to do something that nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking! A wonderful Honor to have them both in the U.S.A," - President Trump on Truth Social.

🇺🇸🇮🇶⚡- "Congratulations to Ali al-Zaidi on his Nomination to be the next Prime Minister of Iraq! We wish him success as he works to form a new Government free from terrorism that could deliver a brighter future for Iraq. We look forward to a strong, vibrant, and highly productive new relationship between Iraq and the United States. This is the beginning of a tremendous new chapter between our Nations — Prosperity, Stability, and Success like never seen before. Again, Ali, CONGRATULATIONS!" - President Trump on Truth Social.

🇮🇷⚡️- Iranian air defenses are currently shooting down unknown reconnaissance drones over Tehran.

There is no attack, just a few recon drones over the capital.

🇦🇪🇮🇷⚡- The UAE has urged its citizens to leave Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon immediately.

🇮🇷🇦🇪🇮🇱⚡- Along with the Iron Dome defense system, Israel also rushed sophisticated laser-based air defenses to the UAE to fend off Iranian missiles and drones, the Financial Times reports.

🇱🇧🇵🇸🇮🇱⚡- "88% of Israelis believe that the Israeli army should resume military operations in Lebanon.

77% Israelis support stopping the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip until Hamas disarms," - Israeli Channel 14.

🇺🇸⚡- At least five people have been stabbed at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington.

The suspect is in custody, with no confirmation on the status of any of the victims, according to KCPQ, a Fox-affiliate in Seattle.