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EU Unveils $2.2 Trillion Budget Proposal Focused on Defense, Economic Competitiveness

European Commission presented proposal for next MFF setting 2 trillion euro budget for 2028–34, with focus on defense and economic competitiveness.

Israel Launches Strikes on Syrian Military Headquarters in Damascus

Israel launched airstrikes in Syrian capital of Damascus, damaging country’s defense ministry near its presidential palace, amid fighting in southern Syria.
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Hoping for Military Edge, China Eyes Russia’s Ground-Effect Technology

Chinese regime is progressing on an experimentalflying vessel developed by the former Soviet Union and is using intelligence services to acquire tech.

China’s Economic Growth Slows Amid Weak Consumer Spending, US Tariff Fears

Chinese authorities have been struggling to shift the economy away from exports toward growth driven by domestic demand.

China Finalizes New Export Control on Crucial Mine Processing Technologies

China finalized export controls on technologies crucial to making batteries and processing critical minerals, materializing threat in trade war with US.

Trump Threatens Russia With Secondary Tariffs if No Ukraine Deal in 50 Days

President Trump to impose a 100% secondary tariff on Russian goods if Moscow doesn’t agree to a deal to resolve Ukraine conflict within 50 days.

Trump Orders Chinese Company to Divest From US Business

Trump instructed Hong Kong-based Suirui Int. Co., Limited, to divest all interests in Delaware-based Jupiter Systems, LLC, due to national security risks.

Fuel to Air India Plane Was Cut Off Before Fatal Crash: Preliminary Report

A preliminary investigation into the June 12 Air India plane crash found that the flight’s fuel control switches were cut off just seconds after takeoff.