Global Tensions Rise as El Salvador Stays Course, Trump's Trade War Boosts China, Europe Urged to Reindustrialize, Hezbollah's Drone Network Uncovered, and Hamas Rejects Ceasefire.

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The President of El Salvador has decided not to return a mistakenly deported man to the U.S., amidst broader geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, President Trump's trade policies are said to have given China a strategic edge, complicating international economic dynamics. In response to economic pressures from major powers like Moscow, Beijing, and Washington, Europe is urged to reindustrialize to maintain its economic resilience. In security developments, European authorities have uncovered a Hezbollah-run drone smuggling network, arresting four suspects linked to acquiring weaponizable materials for potential attacks in Israel and Europe. Additionally, tensions in the Middle East persist as Hamas has rejected an Egyptian ceasefire proposal and refuses to discuss disarmament.

Top Stories

• President of El Salvador says he won't return mistakenly deported man to U.S. (www.nbcnews.com)

• Trump’s Trade War Handed China a Strategic Advantage (www.theatlantic.com)

• To survive Moscow, Beijing, and Washington’s economic onslaught, Europe must reindustrialise (www.iss.europa.eu)

• Hezbollah ran drone smuggling network in Europe, authorities reveal (www.ynetnews.com)

• Hamas rejects Egyptian ceasefire proposal, refuses to discuss disarming - i24NEWS (www.i24news.tv)

United States

• Harvard Says It Will Not Comply With Trump Administration’s Demands (www.nytimes.com)

• White House bars AP from Oval Office event despite court order (apnews.com)

• Trump says he supports deporting U.S. citizens (www.msnbc.com)

• Bernie and AOC Are Starting a New Political Movement Before Our Eyes (newrepublic.com)

• China could sink entire US carrier fleet in 20 minutes, Pentagon chief warns. Hegseth said that the US “loses to China in every war game” run by the Pentagon. (interestingengineering.com)

Africa

• Gabon's leader Nguema elected president with 90.35% of vote, interior minister says (www.reuters.com)

• After 2 years of war, Sudan no closer to peace (www.dw.com)

• Attack by gunmen leaves at least 40 people dead in Nigeria, the country’s president says (apnews.com)

Middle East

• Trump: Iran decision coming 'very quickly' (www.newsweek.com)

• US and Iran hold 'constructive' first round of nuclear talks (www.bbc.com)

• Assassinations: A continuing phenomenon in Daraa (english.enabbaladi.net)

• Kurdish Official: Turkey had to de facto accept the existence of the Autonomous Administration and the SDF (map.dengecudi.com)

• On the frontlines of Israel's new war in Syria (www.newarab.com)

Indo-Pacific

• Xi Jinping Seeks to Strengthen Economic Ties during Tour of South-east Asia (www.theguardian.com)

• As Saudi Arabia ‘cuts’ Indian private Hajj quota by 80%, Omar, Mehbooba express concern (www.hindustantimes.com)

• Mehul Choksi, accused in the the $2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud, arrested in Belgium, likely to be extradited to India (www.moneycontrol.com)

• North Korea is making what could be its largest, most advanced warship ever, new satellite photos show (www.cnn.com)

• South Korea’s annual defense exports set to surpass 30 trillion won (22 billion dollars) this year (www.businesskorea.co.kr)

• China could sink entire US carrier fleet in 20 minutes, Pentagon chief warns. Hegseth said that the US “loses to China in every war game” run by the Pentagon. (interestingengineering.com)

Europe

• Trump's Rhetoric Blamed for Sharp Drop in European Travel to US (esstnews.com)

• Sony wants to share the tariff related increase in price of it's PlayStation across Europe and other regions. (www.euronews.com)

• Trump reacts to Russian strike on Sumy: It was terrible, they made a mistake (www.pravda.com.ua)

• Hungary passes a constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events (apnews.com)

• How the Euro Can Replace the Dollar (prospect.org)

• Only 6 of 30 "coalition of willing" countries ready to send peacekeepers to Ukraine (euromaidanpress.com)

• Around 57% of homes in Spain are owned by multi-owners and funds (www.telecinco.es)

Latin America

• As legacy of Ford fades in Brazil, China’s BYD looks to extend global lead in EV sales (apnews.com)

• President of El Salvador says he won't return mistakenly deported man to U.S. (www.nbcnews.com)

• Brazil’s Bolsonaro remains in intensive care after 12-hour surgery (apnews.com)

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