🛩️ U.S. plans to sell F‑35 fighters to Saudi Arabia
U.S. President Donald Trump announced he intends to approve a sale of U.S.‑made F‑35 jet fighters to Saudi Arabia after a Pentagon hurdle was cleared. The deal could run into the billions of dollars and reshape military dynamics in the Middle East while testing Washington’s commitment to Israel’s “qualitative military edge”.
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🌐 U.N. Security Council adopts resolution backing Trump’s Gaza plan
The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a U.S.-drafted resolution that endorses Trump’s 20‑point Gaza plan, authorizes a transitional authority and international stabilization force for the enclave. The move aims to give international legitimacy to reconstruction and cease‑fire efforts, though militant group Hamas has rejected disarmament terms, risking further clashes.
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🇯🇵 Japan warns its citizens in China as diplomatic crisis deepens
Japan has asked its citizens in China to avoid large crowds and be alert to “suspicious people” amid escalating tensions after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a Japanese military response. The warning signals a serious diplomatic breakdown that could harm trade and stability in the region.
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📉 U.S. stocks slide and Treasury yields fall ahead of major economic data
Wall Street ended sharply lower as investors prepared for a flush of U.S. data this week, including the delayed non‑farm payrolls, and looked ahead to earnings from Nvidia Corporation, which is expected to post a year‑over‑year gain of over 50 %. The pulls in stocks and yields reflect worry that weaker data could jeopardize the odds of a Fed rate cut in December.
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📄 House to vote on releasing Epstein files
The U.S. House plans to vote to release sealed records tied to Jeffrey Epstein after President Trump dropped his opposition. A disclosure could reveal names and documents long kept from public view, with possible legal and political fallout.
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