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Asked why he didn't coordinate with allies before going to war with Iran, Trump says, "We didn't tell anyone about it. Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor, OK?"

“We will leave no stone unturned to make sure that we do defend ourselves,” UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy tells me after an unprecedented wave of attacks by Iran.

Find out what @FawazGerges thinks is the “most challenging hurdle” in the U.S.-Iran talks happening today in Geneva:

As Iran and the U.S. hold talks in Geneva, @EleniGiokos asked @PDonovan_econ which scenarios could derail the global economy’s resilience.

Mexico’s most-wanted cartel boss, “El Mencho,” was killed in a military operation — reportedly tracked through a romantic partner. @EleniGiokos speaks with former DEA Chief of International Operations Michael Vigil on what intelligence really looks like behind the scenes.

Is Hungary abusing its EU veto by blocking a $100B lifeline for Kyiv? That’s what Lithuanian FM @BudrysKestutis argued on the show tonight. Here’s what he told @EleniGiokos should happen as a result:

Tariff whiplash: after the Supreme Court ruled his previous tariffs illegal, President Trump announced a new round. @joebrusuelas tells @EleniGiokos how markets are reacting to the latest 15% across-the-board tariffs.

“Embarrassing,” this is how @gideonle describes US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee’s comments that appear to support an expansionist Israel.

My thoughts on the use of section 122 of the 1974 trade act to impose a global 15% tariff on US imports. No balance of payments crisis, no authority via ⁦@CNNConnect⁩ the World video.snapstream.net/Play/8yfLG8u1h…

As Gaza’s future hangs in the balance, the first meeting of President Trump’s Board of Peace saw lofty pledges — but scant detail. @EleniGiokos takes a closer look:

“I sense it’s more a matter of when not if” Former CENTCOM deputy commander Bob Harward assesses the chances of a US military strike in Iran and what is on the target list.

U.S. lawmakers are suggesting that at least six men are being protected by over-redactions in the Epstein files and calling for accountability from the Justice Department. @STCollinson and @JulietteKayyem weigh in.

Do you think signatures are just scribbles? Think again. Graphologist and Handwriting Expert @Emma_Bache joins @EleniGiokos to decode what world leaders’ handwriting really says about them.

Ukrainian Defense Ministry says Starlink terminals used by Russia in Ukraine have been “cut off.” Oleksandr Komarov, CEO of major telecom company in Ukraine @TwiyKyivstar explains whether Russia can be fully cut off.

At @WorldGovSummit, @akin_adesina launched the Global Africa Investment Summit to draw capital into the continent after a string of foreign aid cuts. He tells @EleniGiokos about the fund and how Africa is an investment opportunity not a development project.

Ahead of tomorrow’s US-Iran talks, Tehran is signaling they’ll only discuss the nuclear issue, while DC says meaningful dialogue needs to include its ballistic missile programs and support for proxies. @EleniGiokos asked @NegarMortazavi if the two parties could find common ground

“This isn’t any function, it’s one protected in the First Amendment,” @BrettschneiderC tells @EleniGiokos about former CNN anchor Don Lemon being taken into custody.

President Trump said he has been holding talks with Iran, and is planning more. @DEsfandiary tells @EleniGiokos “it’s a little bit of a last-ditch attempt at avoiding airstrikes.”

President Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair. @EleniGiokos asked @elerianm which version of Warsh we’ll get: dove or hawk?

Wired headphones are back in style. Can you guess if @EleniGiokos is team cord or cordless?