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Mexico Rejects Trump’s Reported Military Directive Against Cartels, Vows ‘No Invasion’ Amid Cross-Border Crackdown
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday that U.S. troops will not enter Mexico, rejecting reports that President Donald Trump has authorized the Pentagon to use military force against Latin American drug cartels. "There will be no invasion-that is rejected, absolutely rejected," Sheinbaum told reporters in Mexico City. "The United States is not going to come to Mexico with troops." 
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday that U.S. troops will not enter Mexico, rejecting reports that President Donald Trump has authorized the Pentagon to use military force against Latin American drug cartels. "There will be no invasion-that is rejected, absolutely rejected," Sheinbaum told reporters in Mexico City. "The United States is not going to come to Mexico with troops." -
Zelensky Rejects Trump’s ‘Territory Swap’ Plan Ahead of Alaska Meeting With Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday dismissed the idea of ceding land to Russia as part of a ceasefire deal, directly rebuffing U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that a "swapping" of territories could end the war. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday dismissed the idea of ceding land to Russia as part of a ceasefire deal, directly rebuffing U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that a "swapping" of territories could end the war. -
Germany Freezes Arms Shipments That Could Be Used in Gaza as Netanyahu Plans Expanded Offensive
Germany will suspend exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip "until further notice," Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, marking a significant policy shift from one of Israel's staunchest allies in response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to take over Gaza City. 
Germany will suspend exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip "until further notice," Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, marking a significant policy shift from one of Israel's staunchest allies in response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to take over Gaza City. -
Israel Approves Gaza City Takeover Plan, Drawing Global Condemnation and Hostage Fears
Israel's security cabinet on Friday approved a plan to seize Gaza City, signaling a potential escalation in the nearly two-year war with Hamas that has already killed tens of thousands, displaced most of Gaza's population, and driven the territory toward famine. 
Israel's security cabinet on Friday approved a plan to seize Gaza City, signaling a potential escalation in the nearly two-year war with Hamas that has already killed tens of thousands, displaced most of Gaza's population, and driven the territory toward famine. -
Netanyahu Warns of Full Gaza Takeover, Fueling Fears of Long-Term Occupation and Humanitarian Collapse
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel intends to take full military control of the Gaza Strip, describing the move as essential to removing Hamas and safeguarding Israel's security. The declaration came during an interview with Fox News and ahead of a high-level Israeli security cabinet meeting expected to weigh final approval of the expanded operation. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel intends to take full military control of the Gaza Strip, describing the move as essential to removing Hamas and safeguarding Israel's security. The declaration came during an interview with Fox News and ahead of a high-level Israeli security cabinet meeting expected to weigh final approval of the expanded operation. -
Japan Secures $6.5 Billion Australian Warship Deal as Tokyo Expands Defense Export Footprint
Japan has secured its largest-ever defense export deal, winning a A$10 billion ($6.5 billion) contract to supply the Australian Navy with 11 Mogami-class multi-role frigates, a move seen as a strategic push to deepen military ties between the two U.S. allies amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. 
Japan has secured its largest-ever defense export deal, winning a A$10 billion ($6.5 billion) contract to supply the Australian Navy with 11 Mogami-class multi-role frigates, a move seen as a strategic push to deepen military ties between the two U.S. allies amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. -
India Blasts U.S. and EU Over 'Hypocrisy' on Russian Trade After Trump Threatens 25% Tariff
India lashed out at the United States and the European Union this week, accusing both of hypocrisy over their criticism of New Delhi's Russian oil imports, as President Donald Trump escalated his threats to impose steep new tariffs on Indian goods. The clash risks further straining economic ties between two key geopolitical partners amid a growing global energy realignment. 
India lashed out at the United States and the European Union this week, accusing both of hypocrisy over their criticism of New Delhi's Russian oil imports, as President Donald Trump escalated his threats to impose steep new tariffs on Indian goods. The clash risks further straining economic ties between two key geopolitical partners amid a growing global energy realignment. -
Russia Abandons Missile Deployment Ban, Citing U.S. Threats in Europe and Asia
Russia announced Monday it will no longer observe its moratorium on deploying land-based short- and medium-range missiles, citing the United States and NATO's expanding missile activities in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The move marks a further unraveling of the arms control architecture that once governed U.S.-Russia nuclear stability. 
Russia announced Monday it will no longer observe its moratorium on deploying land-based short- and medium-range missiles, citing the United States and NATO's expanding missile activities in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The move marks a further unraveling of the arms control architecture that once governed U.S.-Russia nuclear stability. -
India, Philippines Conduct First Joint Naval Drill in South China Sea, Prompting Chinese Response
India and the Philippines launched their first joint naval exercises in the South China Sea this week, marking a significant move in Indo-Pacific military partnerships and drawing scrutiny from Beijing. The two-day drill, which began Sunday, occurred within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone and featured vessels from both nations sailing together through the disputed maritime region. 
India and the Philippines launched their first joint naval exercises in the South China Sea this week, marking a significant move in Indo-Pacific military partnerships and drawing scrutiny from Beijing. The two-day drill, which began Sunday, occurred within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone and featured vessels from both nations sailing together through the disputed maritime region. -
South Korea Dismantles Border Loudspeakers as Kim Jong Un’s Sister Rejects Reconciliation
South Korea's military has begun dismantling a series of loudspeakers used for anti-North Korean propaganda broadcasts along the heavily fortified border, in what Seoul calls a "practical measure" to reduce tensions with Pyongyang. 
South Korea's military has begun dismantling a series of loudspeakers used for anti-North Korean propaganda broadcasts along the heavily fortified border, in what Seoul calls a "practical measure" to reduce tensions with Pyongyang.
