Pakistan-India conflict fears, Trump's impeachment push, Putin's ceasefire, Germany's military spending surge, and China's concerning conduct.

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Pakistan's defense minister has warned of an imminent Indian military attack, due to escalating regional tensions. In the United States, Congressman Shri Thanedar has introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump, accusing him of high crimes and misdemeanors. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a three-day ceasefire in May to commemorate the 80th anniversary of World War II's victory. On the global stage, Germany has become the fourth largest military spender, according to SIPRI. Additionally, experts are cautioning that China's current behavior suggests the country is exhibiting signs typical of a regime nearing its end, described as 'perplexing.'

Top Stories

• Pakistan defense minister claims Indian military attack ‘imminent’ (www.hindustantimes.com)

• Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald J. Trump for High Crimes and Misdemeanors (thanedar.house.gov)

• Putin announces 3-day May ceasefire to mark 80 years since WW2 victory (www.reuters.com)

• Germany surges to fourth largest global military spender: SIPRI (breakingdefense.com)

• China is exhibiting ‘end-of-regime conduct,’ expert warns of ‘perplexing’ behavior (www.foxbusiness.com)

• US Navy Loses $60M Fighter Jet after falling overboard in Red Sea (fijournal.com)

• One of first US trade deals may be with India, Treasury's Bessent says | Reuters (www.reuters.com)

United States

• Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald J. Trump for High Crimes and Misdemeanors (thanedar.house.gov)

• RFK Jr. to End Narcan Program That Helped Reduce Overdose Deaths (www.latintimes.com)

• Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts skips team’s visit to Trump White House (www.msnbc.com)

• Karoline Leavitt Refuses to Rule Out Arrest of Supreme Court Judges (newrepublic.com)

• Donald Trump Sends Election Message to Canadians: 'Cherished 51st State' (www.newsweek.com)

• Donald Trump demands investigations into negative approval rating polls (www.newsweek.com)

Africa

• Sudan activists blame notorious group for Omdurman attack in which at least 30 people killed (wapo.com)

• Migrant boat sink off Tunisia with at least eight dead, 29 rescued (reuters.com)

• Rare diseases often go undiagnosed or untreated in parts of Africa. A project seeks to change that (apnews.com)

• Ethiopia expects preliminary deal on IMF review within days, finance minister says (reuters.com)

Middle East

• ISIL group kills five Kurdish fighters in attack in eastern Syria (www.aljazeera.com)

• Israel's Shin Bet chief announces resignation, to step down June 15 (reuters.com)

• Houthi rebels say a US airstrike that hit Yemen prison holding African migrants kills 68 (apnews.com)

• US military says it will limit disclosing details on strikes in Yemen (reuters.com)

• Death toll rises to 70 in Iran port explosion as interior minister blames 'negligence' (france24.com)

• Qatar claims slight progress towards ceasefire in Gaza (bbc.com)

Indo-Pacific

• Beijing seizes tiny sandbank in South China Sea (www.bbc.com)

• Pakistan defense minister claims Indian military attack ‘imminent’ (www.hindustantimes.com)

• China amps up nuclear ambitions with 10 new reactor approvals for fourth straight year (scmp.com)

• One of first US trade deals may be with India, Treasury's Bessent says | Reuters (www.reuters.com)

Europe

• Spain and Portugal suffer a massive power outage (euronews.com)

• UK and EU to defy Trump with ‘free and open trade’ declaration (www.politico.eu)

• Putin announces 3-day May ceasefire to mark 80 years since WW2 victory (www.reuters.com)

• Greenland's prime minister says island cannot be bought, US has 'not been respectful' (www.foxnews.com)

• Germany overtakes Britain to become Europe’s largest defence spender (www.telegraph.co.uk)

• Germany triggers EU’s emergency clause for defense spending (www.politico.eu)

Latin America

• Ecuador ‘open’ to US military taking ‘control’ of crackdowns on illegal operations, president says (cnn.com)

• US and Mexico reach agreement on screwworm, Ag Secretary Rollins says (reuters.com)

• US judge temporarily stops west Texas immigrant deportations under Alien Enemies Act (apnews.com)

• Gangs attack another town in Haiti’s central region, killing an 11-year-old child and three others (cnn.com)

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