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Reuters sources: China to supply air-defence missiles to Iran

Iran is expected to receive 300–400 air-defence missiles from China within weeks, sources told Reuters. A Hong Kong-based company is reportedly acting as an intermediary. China flatly denies the reports. Trump has suggested that Beijing should think twice.

US holds back on strikes against Iran’s infrastructure

After attacking Iran for eleven consecutive nights and planning strikes on the country’s energy infrastructure, Trump has announced that the United States will now refrain from attacking because of the prospect of an agreement. Once again, the US President is presenting Iran with a carrot-and-stick approach.

Florida launches investigation into Anthony Fauci

Florida launches investigation into Anthony Fauci. His pardon does not apply at the state level. “Fauci’s lack of transparency before Congress is astonishing. We are opening an investigation into him. It is time to uncover the truth about the Covid pandemic,” says Attorney General James Uthmeier.

Mamdani-backed Socialist group vows to “support” and “defend” China

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani is a supporter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Several members of the DSA leadership have cultivated ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and have accepted sponsored trips to the country they praise.

Sánchez and more than 20 other EU leaders convene emergency summit on the Ceuta crisis

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has accused EU member states of “prejudice” and “selfishness” in the wake of the migration crisis in Ceuta. More than 20 other European leaders are calling for an emergency summit on the situation. The Schengen Agreement, which has struggled to function since Angela Merkel opened the floodgates 11 years ago, is now under threat.

Fauci’s body language during Senate hearing sent “clear signals of deception”

During this week’s intense Senate hearing in Washington, Anthony Fauci was grilled over COVID-19 policy. Now, a well-known body language expert claims that Fauci’s non-verbal communication displayed “clear signs of deception”.

US considers striking Iran’s energy infrastructure

US plans heavier strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure than before and has involved Israel in the plans, CBS sources say. The attacks could take place over the weekend. Iran is already announcing retaliatory strikes.

The situation in Ceuta, Spain, is out of control

More than 50,000 migrants, mainly young men, have stormed the border from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta in the biggest migrant crisis in Spain since 2021. Videos on social media show the migrants behaving aggressively, setting cars alight and attacking the police by throwing stones.

Italy suspends Schengen with Spain over Ceuta

Italy has suspended the Schengen Agreement with Spain because of the uncontrolled influx into the exclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. The move could set a precedent for other countries that fail to protect the EU’s external borders.

Nikoline laid to rest as investigation yields conflicting accounts

This morning, the funeral of Nikoline Piwoni Høie was held at Trinity Church (Trefoldighetskirken) in Arendal. The investigation appears to have stalled, even though many difficult questions remain unanswered.