WAR & PEACEA Ukrainian man known as “Sergei” says that soldiers recruited into the armed forces to fight in the war against Russia are required to pay for weapons, fuel, ammunition and shelter, even though these have already been donated by NATO countries.

WORLDPew data and similar surveys underscore widespread public skepticism towards the U.S., potentially fueled by Trump’s personal style, tariff policies, immigration enforcement, and specific foreign policy decisions.

WORLDThe proposed China-Arab Industry and Investment Cooperation Forum, along with adjacent bilateral investment events like the Shanghai gathering with Abu Dhabi, continue to develop as a complementary economic track.

WAR & PEACERobert F. Kennedy Jr. says the Ukraine conflict is driven by military contractors and alleging that billions of dollars enrich powerful financial interests lika Blackrock rather than aid Ukraine.

WAR & PEACE"Don" Trump has declared that the U.S. will act as the "Guardian of the Hormuz". He is also proposing to charge a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait, and urged Gulf States hosting U.S. bases to reimburse the U.S. for "protection".

MEDIAIndependent journalist Max Blumenthal, co-founder of The Grayzone, had his smartphones detained by U.S. Protection officers upon returning from a reporting assignment in Iran.