E-Brief | Politics

#USA | #Breaking — White House Spokesperson: The President made it clear that he wants to see a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages.

#Russia | #Breaking — President Putin: “The West is drowning in materialism, and that’s the reason for its inevitable downfall. We, on the other hand, rely on morals and values — the true foundation for a nation’s rise and a state’s success.”

#MiddleEast | #Breaking — Trump’s Gulf tour realigns regional diplomacy, sidelining Israel and strengthening U.S. ties with Sunni Arab states. The trip included meetings with Syria’s new leader and secured over $700B in deals.

#Senegal | #Breaking — France has handed over the “Counter Admiral Protet” naval base in Dakar to Senegal’s army, under the 2012 military partnership treaty. Remaining bases will be returned by summer 2025 as scheduled.

#Pakistan | #Breaking — Trump: “Had great talks with Pakistan — can’t forget them. Pakistanis are smart and brilliant. They make amazing products. We don’t trade much, but I have good relations with them. Told my team to start trade immediately.”

#Morocco | #Breaking — The Arab League Summit in Baghdad backs Morocco’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (2028–2029), urging member states to rally support from friendly nations.

#USA | #Breaking — Trump says he will speak with Putin and Zelenskiy on Monday.

#UK | #Breaking — A manhunt is underway after five people were stabbed at an event in southeast London, police confirmed.

#USA | #Breaking — The U.S. Treasury: We are working with the State Department and National Security Council to implement President Trump’s directives on Syria sanctions. We aim to issue licenses that attract investment and help rebuild Syria’s economy and infrastructure.

#USA | #Breaking — Trump: Crown Prince Mohammed asked me to lift sanctions on Syria, saying the country wouldn’t survive. He convinced me — he has a big heart. I met Syria’s new leader, a handsome young man. I told him: “You have quite a past.” He seemed very grateful.

#Italy | #Breaking — MP Angelo Bonelli slams Giorgia Meloni: “You acted with deep hypocrisy and lacked the courage to condemn genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza. You should be ashamed of your silence over 18,000 murdered children.”

#India | #Breaking — India is considering plans to significantly cut Pakistan’s water supply by launching a new project on the Indus River, according to an exclusive report by @Reuters. The move could escalate tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

#UAE | #Breaking — President Trump announces a $14.5B deal with Etihad Airways for 28 Boeing aircraft powered by GE engines, as part of over $200B in U.S.-UAE agreements during his visit to Abu Dhabi.

#UK | #Breaking — Broadcaster Stephen Dixon challenges Shadow Minister Katie Lam MP on the Conservative deportation bill: “You’re not going to get it through, are you?”

#UK | #Breaking — Shadow Home Office Minister Katie Lam slams Keir Starmer’s border plans as “just theatre”, adding: “If he were doing the right thing, I’d support him… but he’s not.”

#Iran | #Breaking — Trump: There are two ways to reach a deal with Iran; a very nice way, and a violent one. I don’t want it to be the second way.

#USA | #Breaking — U.S. Secretary of State: The new authorities in Syria want peace with Israel.

#USA | #Breaking — Rep. Joe Wilson: Grateful to @POTUS & @TamimBinHamad for signing a historic $1.2T deal including the purchase of SC-made @Boeing 787s. Billions to the state, thousands of jobs. Trump is delivering on “Made in America.”

#UAE — The President grants U.S. President Trump the “Order of Zayed,” the highest civilian honor awarded to world leaders.

#Russia | #Breaking — Lavrov: “Ukraine is on everyone’s lips due to the deal being cooked in Istanbul. Zelensky is a pathetic man for demanding Putin’s presence. What a miserable human… everyone gets it except him and his handlers.”