Chinese Nationals Fight in Ukraine, Deadly Fire in China, Rahul Gandhi Warns of Minority Targeting, China Issues US Travel Warning, and Ukrainian Military Leadership Criticized.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported that 155 Chinese nationals are fighting against Ukraine, with the possibility of higher numbers, amidst ongoing tensions in the region. In Northern China, a tragic nursing home fire has resulted in 20 fatalities. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi has warned that the BJP-RSS may target other minorities following the Waqf Act. In international relations, China has issued a travel warning for the United States. Additionally, a former commander has publicly called for the removal of Ukraine’s military chief, highlighting internal dissent.

Top Stories

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported that 155 Chinese nationals are fighting against Ukraine on its territory, although the number may be higher. (www.pravda.com.ua)

• Nursing Home Fire in Northern China Leaves 20 Dead (www.theguardian.com)

• Post Waqf Act BJP-RSS will go after other minorities, warns Rahul Gandhi (www.onmanorama.com)

• China Issues Travel Warning For US (www.newsweek.com)

• Ukraine’s military chief ‘must go’, says commander who quit to speak out (www.theguardian.com)

• China hits back at Donald Trump with 84% retaliatory tariff on US goods (www.hindustantimes.com)

United States

• Adam Schiff Calls For Insider Trading Investigation into Trump Over Tariff Pause (time.com)

• Trump and Xi Are in a Tariff Trap (foreignpolicy.com)

• What would it take for euro to dethrone king US dollar? (euobserver.com)

• Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll tapped as acting head of ATF operations (www.militarytimes.com)

• Army cites glaring failures in drone attack in Jordan that killed US troops (www.stripes.com)

• U.S. Allies and Adversaries Are Attempting Nuclear Deterrence without Weapons — Will It Work? (warontherocks.com)

Africa

• Niger downgrades French as it distances from its colonial past with a new official language (africa.businessinsider.com)

• How the small autonomous region of Puntland found success in battling Islamic State in Somalia (theconversation.com)

• What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Africa (foreignpolicy.com)

• DR Congo Repatriates Americans Spared Death Penalty Over Failed Coup (www.verity.news)

• Nigeria braces for revenue hit from oil price slump after Trump tariffs (www.semafor.com)

• Tanzania Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Arrested At Rally (www.theeastafrican.co.ke)

• Three Americans jailed over failed DR Congo coup returned home (www.bbc.com)

Middle East

• Trump Wants an Iran Nuclear Deal, but It Must Be Better Than Obama’s (nyt.com)

• Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan confirmed on Wednesday that Turkey has been holding technical talks with Israel for deconfliction in Syria. (www.reuters.com)

• Islamic State regains strength in Syria (www.nytimes.com)

Indo-Pacific

• Nepal: How Cultural and Religious Beliefs Combine for Snow Leopard Conservation (Commentary) (news.mongabay.com)

• Trump's Sweeping Global Tariffs, Including 104% Against China, Take Effect (www.theguardian.com)

• Nursing Home Fire in Northern China Leaves 20 Dead (www.theguardian.com)

• Post Waqf Act BJP-RSS will go after other minorities, warns Rahul Gandhi (www.onmanorama.com)

• Two men arrested after Hindu temple in Halton Hills vandalized (www.chch.com)

• India Ends Trans-Shipment Facility For Bangladesh To Export Goods To Other Countries (www.ndtv.com)

Europe

• We'll pass Trump tariffs back as higher prices for Americans: German firm (www.newsweek.com)

• EU takes revenge on Trump’s tariffs as countries approve €20B+ retaliation (www.politico.eu)

• Saab confirms negociations with Portugal for Gripen as an alternative to F-35 (cnnportugal.iol.pt)

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported that 155 Chinese nationals are fighting against Ukraine on its territory, although the number may be higher. (www.pravda.com.ua)

• Japan says it wants to join a NATO command for the support of Ukraine (apnews.com)

• US Secretary criticizes Spain's approachment with China: "It would be like cutting one's own throat". (www.elconfidencial.com)

Latin America

• Pam Bondi announces seizure of $510M worth of illegal drugs from vessels linked to cartels (apnews.com)

• Water looms as new front in Mexico's trade negotiations with the US (reuters.com)

• Mexico and Brazil agree to strengthen trade ties in the wake of Trump tariff turmoil (apnews.com)

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