China Warns Against US-Philippines Defense; Ukraine Stop Russia's Sumy Advance; Kenya Minister Calls Out 'Coup'

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A poll found that Americans oppose recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities by a significant margin, even as Republican support has grown following Trump's order. Meanwhile, Kenya's government faces alleged attempts of overthrow following deadly protests, China escalates warnings against Philippine defense cooperation with Washington, and Ukraine reports successfully halting Russian advance in the Sumy region. In the Middle East, Israel's expanded conflict with Iran continues reshaping regional dynamics, while Brazil's President Lula confronts rare legislative pushback.

Top Stories

• Poll: More Americans oppose the U.S. strikes on Iran, as MAGA supporters line up with Trump - NBC

• Kenya interior minister accuses protesters of coup attempt after deadly demonstrations - Reuters

• Israel’s War With Iran Has Reordered the Middle East—but Not as Expected - Wall Street Journal

• China warns Philippines against ‘self-inflicted destruction’ by hosting US missile systems - SCMP

• Ukrainian forces halt Russian advance in Sumy region, says army chief - BBC

• Brazil’s Lula challenged by 1st decree rejection in Congress in decades - Associated Press

United States

• Louisiana is latest state to redefine natural gas -- a planet-warming fossil fuel -- as green energy - Associated Press

• Trump Administration Tells Congress to Kill ‘Revenge Tax’ From Policy Bill - New York Times

• Trump officials brief Senate on Iran strikes after Pentagon shares new details - CNN

• Poll: More Americans oppose the U.S. strikes on Iran, as MAGA supporters line up with Trump - NBC

• NYC Mayor Eric Adams launches reelection bid as independent - Reuters

Africa

• Kenya interior minister accuses protesters of coup attempt after deadly demonstrations - Reuters

• African Union court denies Ivory Coast opposition leaders' petition - France24

• Death toll from this month's flooding in South Africa rises to over 100 - ABC

• Central African Republic declares three days of national mourning following stampede - Africa News

• UN warns of Sudanese conflict ‘spill over’ in Central Africa - Arab News

Middle East

• White House to limit intelligence sharing with Congress after leak of early Iran report - NBC

• Israel’s War With Iran Has Reordered the Middle East—but Not as Expected - Wall Street Journal

• Jordan’s Airline Dodges Missiles to Keep Flying in War-Torn Zone - Bloomberg

• Despite the fall of Assad, the illicit drug trade in Syria is far from over - UN News

• Syria's Wheat War: Drought Fuels Food Crisis For 16 Million - Barron’s

Indo-Pacific

• CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Iran-Israel war sparks fresh interest in India's defense sector - CNBC

• China warns Philippines against ‘self-inflicted destruction’ by hosting US missile systems - SCMP

• Man jailed for stealing $40,000 from wedding reception - BBC

• NATO spending deal creates new standard — for Indo-Pacific allies - Japan Times

• South Korea Weighing US Request to Boost Defense Spending - Bloomberg

Europe 

• MEPs seek Commission President von der Leyen's resignation with censure motion - Euro News

• Kay Bailey Hutchison: 'Europe can count on America, our Congress is overwhelmingly pro-NATO' - France 24

• Ukrainian forces halt Russian advance in Sumy region, says army chief - BBC

• EU leaders discuss new US trade proposal as deal clock ticks down - Reuters

• Storms in France cause flooding, 2 deaths and a leak in parliament - Associated Press

Latin America  

• Colombia's constitutional court halts electoral court's investigation into President Petro - Reuters

• Mexico's president slams sanctions on Mexican banks by Trump administration -

•  ABC

• Brazil’s Lula challenged by 1st decree rejection in Congress in decades - Associated Press

• Argentina to put 10 accused in 1994 bombing on trial in absentia - France 24

• Mexican regulator takes over running of banks hit by US fentanyl sanctions - Reuters

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