# USA
Trump’s sons could stand to benefit from a US deal worth billions for tungsten mining in Kazakhstan
An agreement between the US and Kazakhstan regarding access to one of the largest undeveloped tungsten deposits has attracted attention due to the potential financial interests of Donald Trump’s family. Investors linked to the US president’s sons and the family of Trade Minister Howard Latnik have acquired a stake in the project.
The US and Iran have agreed to halt attacks and hold talks in Qatar
The US and Iran have agreed to halt mutual attacks amid escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Talks between the two sides are due to take place this week in Doha.
Iran has launched strikes against Bahrain and Kuwait
Iran has launched drone and missile strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait in response to recent US air strikes. Tehran has stated that further US attacks could lead to the complete breakdown of negotiations to resolve the conflict
Germany fears a reduction in the US military presence
The possible reduction in the US military presence in Germany is already having an impact on towns where US troops have been stationed for decades. Local residents and property owners fear the economic consequences due to uncertainty over future decisions by Donald Trump’s administration
The US has deployed Ukrainian Magura V5 maritime drones for the first time during exercises in the Philippines — media reports
The US military has used Ukrainian Magura V5 maritime drones for the first time during exercises in the Indo-Pacific region. During manoeuvres in the Philippines, the drones attacked a decommissioned target vessel.
The SSU and the FBI have uncovered large-scale cyberattacks by Russian intelligence services targeting officials’ messaging apps
The Security Service of Ukraine, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has uncovered systematic cyberattacks by Russian intelligence services targeting the messaging apps of officials, military personnel, politicians and activists. Users in Ukraine, Europe and the US were targeted in these attacks.
Pakistan has announced a new round of technical talks between the US and Iran
Technical talks between the United States and Iran are set to resume as early as next week. Pakistan has stated that the process has not come to a halt, but is merely on a temporary hold.
The US Senate has backed a resolution calling for an end to military action against Iran
The US Senate has passed a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to cease military action against Iran. The document had previously also been backed by the House of Representatives.
Hegset forces the commander of US Army Europe, who was responsible for supporting Ukraine, to resign – FT
High-ranking General Christopher Donaghue, who heads the US Army in Europe and Africa and has played a key role in supporting Ukraine, is to leave the military ahead of schedule.
Trump privately urged Zelenskyy to act ‘more boldly’ towards Russia — Kyiv Independent
During a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump said he did not believe that Russia was prepared to end the war without pressure, and therefore called on Kyiv to act ‘more boldly’.
The US has temporarily allowed Iran to export oil and conduct transactions in dollars
The US Department of the Treasury has granted Iran a temporary licence to export oil and petroleum products for a period of 60 days. The licence permits trade with third countries and settlements in US dollars, including with Iranian entities subject to secondary sanctions.
The US war with Iran has cost the Pentagon over 40 billion dollars
Despite Donald Trump’s claims of success in the standoff with Iran, the war has caused significant financial losses to the United States. The conflict has had an impact on the Pentagon’s spending, fuel prices, inflation and the President’s approval ratings.
