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India jewellery exports fall 9.07 per cent in April to Rs 20.82 crore amid geopolitical tensions NEW DELHI: Indias exports of jewellery fell in April 9.07 per cent amid geopolitical tensions in Middle East…

europesays.com · about 6 hours ago

Cuba stockpiles drones and creates list of American targets amid U.S. blockade and takeover threats, report says Cuba is in the midst of a humanitarian and energy crisis after months of a de facto U.S. blockade on oil imports

independent · about 6 hours ago

Qatar gas exports halted as Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid conflict ## Market Snapshot The market for Strait of Hormuz traffic returning to normal by July 31 is currently…

europesays.com · about 7 hours ago

Indias Trade Gap Widens as Geopolitics Push Oil Prices Higher Geopolitical tensions in West Asia, driving up crude oil prices, are not just an external shock for India.…

europesays.com · about 8 hours ago

JUST IN: 🇨🇺 Cuba acquires more than 300 military drones and begins discussing plans to attack Guantanamo Bay and US military vessels, Axios reports. @BRICSNews

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🇨🇺❌🇺🇸- According to classified intelligence shared with Axios, Cuba has acquired more than 300 drones and has begun internally discussing plans to potentially use them against the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, American naval vessels, and possibly Key West, Florida. ➡️ Since 2023, the variously capable drones have been purchased from Iran and Russia and are kept in key locations throughout the island. Cuban officials have asked Russia for more drones and military hardware in the last month. ➡️ U.S. officials also note the presence of Iranian military advisers in Havana, as well as Russian and Chinese signals intelligence facilities on the island. ➡️ Up to 5,000 Cuban soldiers are estimated to have fought for Russia in Ukraine, with Russia paying approximately $25,000 per soldier deployed. Some of those soldiers are believed to have briefed Cuban military leaders on the effectiveness of drone warfare. @GeoPWatch

telegram bot · about 12 hours ago

JUST IN - Cuba acquires over 300 military drones and is reportedly discussing plans to use them to attack U.S. base in Guantanamo Bay, U.S. military vessels and possibly Key West. @disclosetv

telegram bot · about 13 hours ago

Exclusive: U.S. eyes attack-drone threat from Cuba Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones and recently began discussing plans to use them to attack the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, U.S. military vessels and possibly Key West, Fla., 90 miles north of Havana, according to classified intelligence shared with Axios.Why it matters: The intelligence — which could become a pretext for U.S. military action — shows the degree to which the Trump administration sees Cuba as a threat because of developments in drone warfare and the presence of Iranian military advisers in Havana, a senior U.S. official said.When we think about those types of technologies being that close, and a range of bad actors from terror groups to drug cartels to Iranians to the Russians, its concerning, the official said.Its a growing threat.Driving the news: CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Cuba on Thursday and bluntly warned officials there against engaging in hostilities. He also urged them to scrap their totalitarian government to end crippling U.S. sanctions, a CIA official told Axios.Director Ratcliffe made clear that Cuba can no longer serve as a platform for adversaries to advance hostile agendas in our hemisphere, that official said.The Western Hemisphere cannot be our adversaries playground.On Wednesday, the Department of Justice plans to unseal an indictment of Cubas de facto leader, Raul Castro, for allegedly ordering the 1996 downing of a plane flown by a Miami-based aid group called Brothers to the Rescue.More sanctions against the island nation could be announced this week.A spokesperson for Cuba could not be reached Saturday for comment.Zoom in: Cuba has been acquiring attack drones of varying capabilities from Russia and Iran since 2023, and has stashed them in strategic locations across the island, U.S. officials say.Within the past month, Cuban officials have sought more drones and military equipment from Russia, the senior U.S. official said. The official cited intelligence intercepts that also indicated Cuban intelligence officials are trying to learn about how Iran has resisted us.Russia and China have high-tech espionage facilities for collecting signals intelligence (called SIGINT) in Cuba.Weve long been concerned that a foreign adversary using that kind of location that close to our shores is highly problematic, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, a Miami Republican, during a congressional hearing Tuesday. In response to Diaz-Balart, Hegseth also confirmed Castros complicity in ordering the Brothers to the Rescue shootdown.The big picture: The concerns about drone attacks on U.S. forces have been heightened by Irans use of the unmanned aircraft in its response to the U.S. attacks that began Feb. 28. Irans drones have damaged American bases in the Middle East, helped close the Strait of Hormuz and menaced neighboring Persian Gulf states, along with missile attacks.U.S. officials estimate that as many as 5,000 Cuban soldiers have fought for Russia in its invasion of Ukraine, and that some informed the islands military leaders about the effectiveness of drone warfare. Russia has paid Cubas government about $25,000 for each soldier deployed in Ukraine, U.S. officials estimate.Theyre part of the Putin meat grinder. Theyre learning about Iranian tactics. Its something we have to plan for, the senior official said.Zoom out: The Castro regime is closer than ever to falling since it seized power in the 1959 revolution that brought it into conflict with the U.S., thanks largely to U.S. sanctions and the Marxist regimes financial mismanagement.Cuba is classified as a state sponsor of terror by the U.S. and its considered the head of the snake, exporting revolutionary Marxism throughout Latin America.One former Cuban ally, Venezuelas Nicolas Maduro, was removed from power in a Jan. 3 raid by the U.S. Since Maduros ouster, the U.S. has begun normalizing relations with Venezuela — and learned more about Cubas drone program.Reality check: U.S. officials dont believe Cuba is an imminent threat, or actively planning to attack American interests. But U.S intelligence indicates the islands military officials have been discussing drone warfare plans in case hostilities erupt as relations with the U.S. continue to deteriorate.Cuba doesnt have the ability to close the Straits of Florida in the same way Iran has brought shipping to a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. officials also dont believe Cuba is as much of a military threat as it was during the 1962 Cuban Missile CrisisNo ones worried about fighter jets from Cuba. Its not even clear they have one that can fly, the senior U.S. official said.But its worth noting how close they are — 90 miles, the official added. Its not a reality we are comfortable with.

axios · about 13 hours ago

Iran Launches Hormuz Safe Insurance Platform as Maritime Tensions Deepen in Strait of Hormuz Tehrans new crypto-based shipping insurance initiative emerges amid U.S. naval blockade, growing sanctions pressure, and fears over global…

europesays.com · about 15 hours ago

Taiwan defends US arms purchases after Trump calls them bargaining chip with China Taiwans president has stressed that arms purchases from the United States are the most important deterrent of regional…

europesays.com · about 7 hours ago

Trump Xi Talks Explode Over Taiwan, Iran War & Trade Crisis US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have kicked off a closely watched high-stakes summit in…

europesays.com · about 7 hours ago

Taiwan urges Trump to stay the course on weapons sales The arms supply appeal follows President Donald Trumps comments Friday that hes delaying approval of a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan.

politico.eu · about 7 hours ago

Taiwan gently pushes back on Trumps warnings after China summit Only the Taiwanese people can decide their future, Taiwans president said ‌Sunday, after President Donald Trump appeared to…

europesays.com · about 9 hours ago

China calls US trade, tariff and aircraft understandings Preliminary after Trump–Xi talks Chinas commerce ministry on Saturday described the tariff, agricultural and aircraft arrangements reached during U.S. President Donald Trumps…

europesays.com · about 10 hours ago

US Trade rep tries to walk back Trumps remarks on arms for Taiwan Jamieson Greer said President Donald Trump is considering how to approach a deal.

politico.eu · about 10 hours ago

China says Trump, Xi agree to reduce tariffs on some products, but Potus claims issue wasnt discussed – Firstpost Chinas Commerce Ministry on Saturday announced that Washington and Beijing agreed to lower tariffs on some unspecified products…

europesays.com · about 12 hours ago

U.S.-China summit let Xi ease tensions with Trump without giving ground For Chinese leader Xi Jinping, the 43 hours that President Donald Trump was in Beijing was plenty of…

europesays.com · about 12 hours ago

China This Week | Not tariffs or West Asia war, why Taiwan is most important issue for China in ties with US | Explained News In the lead-up to the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing…

europesays.com · about 13 hours ago

Trumps failed China trip shows his trade war backfired, and US corporations are desperate Donald Trumps visit to Beijing this May marked the first time a sitting US president traveled to China…

europesays.com · about 13 hours ago

Trump attacks Massie as Republican critic describes desperate attempts to oust him from primary | US politics With two days to go before the next big test of Donald Trumps iron grip over his party,…

europesays.com · about 7 hours ago

Trumps massive ballroom funding bill strikes out in the Senate — for now Top Senate Democrat says taxpayers shouldnt spend a single dime on Trumps gold-plated ballroom boondoggle

independent · about 8 hours ago

This is the party of Donald Trump: Lindsey Graham says Bill Cassidy lost his primary because he tried to destroy the president

news.yahoo.com · about 8 hours ago

Bill Cassidy held Trump accountable. Voters responded by humiliating him. Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy was one of the few Republicans who tried to hold Donald Trump accountable after…

europesays.com · about 9 hours ago

Senate parliamentarian strikes $1B Trump ballroom security funds from bill NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Senate parliamentarian rejected the last item in the Republicans…

europesays.com · about 10 hours ago

Trump tells voters to ouster bum Thomas Massie after Bill Cassidys defeat: Worst Republican Congressman in history! Trump used the defeat of Sen. Bill Cassidy to urge voters to turn their backs on another one of his enemies, Rep. Thomas Massie

independent · about 10 hours ago

What to know about Georgias primary as Republicans set sights on Senate Republicans hope to reclaim Ossoffs Senate seat after 2020 upset; Democrats will pick champion for governors race.

aljazeera · about 10 hours ago

Tillis Criticism Of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Explodes As GOP Senator Slams Mediocre Yes-Men And Pentagon Shake-Up A major political storm is growing in Washington after Sen. Thom Tillis delivered one of the sharpest Republican…

europesays.com · about 13 hours ago

Epstein, Iran and AI slop: inside the wild Trump vs Massie fight in Kentucky Primary race is test of presidents hold over Republicans — and the reach of his billionaire allies

financial times · about 13 hours ago

Republican Senator Cassidy loses Louisiana primary after opposing Trump Bill Cassidy is among seven Republican senators who voted to convict Trump after the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

aljazeera · about 13 hours ago

LIVE: Thousands gather on National Mall for all-day One Nation Under God prayer rally Thousands of people are gathered on the National Mall for an all-day prayer rally on Sunday, broadcasted as…

europesays.com · about 5 hours ago

Thousands gather on National Mall for daylong prayer rally White House-backed event billed as One Nation Under God criticized for blurring lines between church and stateThousands of people streamed onto the National Mall for a daylong prayer rally on Sunday billed as a rededication of our country as One Nation Under God.Against the backdrop of the Washington Monument, worship music blared from a stage that made clear the events Christian focus. Arched stained-glass windows, set underneath grand columns resembling a federal building, depicted the nations founders alongside a white cross. Continue reading...

theguardian · about 5 hours ago

Thousands protest in Brussels against war in Gaza and Belgian complicity On Sunday afternoon, thousands of people took to the streets of Brussels at the initiative of various pro-Palestinian…

europesays.com · about 6 hours ago

Hundreds take part in protest demanding action on Lough Neagh environmental crisis – The Irish Times Hundreds of people have taken part in a protest demanding urgent environmental action to protect Lough Neagh. Former…

europesays.com · about 7 hours ago

Bolivian police clash with protesters blocking roads into La Paz Bolivian police and soldiers clashed Saturday with protesters blocking roads into La Paz to press for wage increases and other demands.

france24 · about 8 hours ago

Sudetendeutscher Tag in Tschechien: Protest gegen die Versöhnung Erstmals in 76 Jahren treffen sich Sudetendeutsche in der früheren Heimat der Vertriebenen. Beide Seiten wollen Annäherung, doch tschechische Rechts- und Linksextreme schüren Widerstand.

sueddeutsche · about 9 hours ago

Met arrests 43 people at Unite the Kingdom rally and pro-Palestine march | UK news Tommy Robinsons Unite the Kingdom rally failed to get the huge numbers it wanted to march through London,…

europesays.com · about 10 hours ago

Sudetendeutscher Tag: Protest gegen die Versöhnung Erstmals in 76 Jahren treffen sich Sudetendeutsche in der früheren Heimat der Vertriebenen. Beide Seiten wollen Annäherung, doch Rechts- und Linksextreme schüren Widerstand.

sueddeutsche · about 11 hours ago

Pro-Palestine protest held at oldest colonial building in South Africa To commemorate the Nakba, protesters in Cape Town staged a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians.

aljazeera · about 12 hours ago

Police probing alleged hate crimes at major London protests

news.yahoo.com · about 15 hours ago

Asylum Seeker Files Lawsuit Challenging ICE Detention LINCOLN, Neb. – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nebraskas newest lawsuit seeks freedom for a man…

europesays.com · about 5 hours ago

Decriminalizing Migrant Smuggling Abstract Excerpted From: Pedro Gerson, Decriminalizing Migrant Smuggling, 39 Georgetown Immigration Law Journal 237 (Spring 2025) (223 Footnotes)…

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Letters to the Editor: New Zealand has a chance to avoid immigration failings of UK and US During Biden and Harris four years, America experienced similar excessive illegal immigration and ensuing problems. Ordinary Americans are…

europesays.com · about 5 hours ago

Indigenous leaders say US-Mexico border wall is desecrating sacred sites Contractors are desecrating sacred Native American places and cultural sites, say local indigenous people

independent · about 6 hours ago

Justice Department Sues New Mexico, Claims Local Officials Unlawfully Obstructing ICE The lawsuit also takes issue with Albuquerques Safer Community Places Ordinance. Among other things, the ordinances provisions prohibit…

europesays.com · about 8 hours ago

A journalist targeted by the Trump administration still feels silenced months after arrest Georgia Fort cannot interview many of the most prominent community leaders in Minnesotas Twin Cities. A huge swath…

europesays.com · about 9 hours ago

Michael Smolens: Trump targets U.S. citizens, DACA recipients, asylum seekers for removal – San Diego Union-Tribune Taking away a persons U.S. citizenship is rare and, historically, hasnt been easy to do. President Donald Trumps…

europesays.com · about 10 hours ago

Fired Mass. immigration judge sues Trump administration Having that taken away from him, especially for what appears to be improper reasons, is something he wants…

europesays.com · about 10 hours ago

Rochester immigration detention center plans move forward A decision to move forward with plans for an immigration detention center in downtown Rochester has elected leaders…

europesays.com · about 10 hours ago

Trumps immigration and DEI policies are impacting forest fires : NPR A fire fighter conducts a controlled burn in southern Washington. Chiara Eisner/NPR hide caption toggle caption Chiara Eisner/NPR…

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